Category: Family Life

DIY Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen!

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DIY Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen!

Instead of throwing away empty toilet rolls, why not make a craft with them? I recently stumbled upon this DIY Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen Craft and my kid want to make this project! So, I will be making this winter-themed project with my kids around January. Doesn’t this sound like so much fun? If you think so as well, you will need the following supplies to make this snowman:

  • clean toilet paper rolls
  • pipe cleaners
  • small googly eyes
  • small pom poms
  • ribbon
  • glue
  • black and orange Sharpies
  • scissors

What DIY crafts have you made so far this year? Be sure to let us know in the comments below. For additional directions on make this project, be sure to visit the Craft Aholics Webpage for more. Also, keep checking back on our Thrifty Momma Webpage for more hot DIY ideas.

Homemade Glow In The Dark Slime Recipe!

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Homemade Glow In The Dark Slime Recipe!

Looking for something fun to make with your kids this weekend? If so, you must try this Homemade Glow In The Dark Slime recipe. Looking at the photograph above, my daughter would love to make this. I bet this would be a big hit with our family. Want to make this project too? If so, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 2 Elmer’s white glue bottles (4oz)
  • 3-4 tablespoons glow in the dark paint
  • Water
  • Neon food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon borax
  • 1/2 cup warm water

For additional directions on making this DIY project, be sure to visit the A Pumpkin & A Princess Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this craft and if you plan to make this with your kiddos. We’d love to know in the comments below.

Quench Your Thirsty With This Freebie!

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Attention, Starbucks Rewards members! Check your e-mails for a possible valid for a FREE handcrafted beverage with ANY food or beverage purchase when you use your Starbucks card or app through December 25th! The email is titled ‘Grab your drink (and then another)” and it is sent by [email protected]. The coupon valid for a free beverage will automatically be loaded to your account within 24 hours after purchase and will be valid for 7 days.

Melt Away Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe!

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Melt Away Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe!

I love purchasing fudge at those cute little shops! However, buying fudge in-store can be expensive. So, I made this Melt Away Peanut Butter recipe last weekend and was amazed at its taste! You have to try this sweet treat, because you will not be disappointed. If you’d like to make fudge homemade as well, be sure to purchase/ pick up the following ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
  • 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For further instruction on making this fudge, be sure to visit the Mr. Food Test Kitchen Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this sweet treat in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!

Wow, Get 1 Piece Carters PJ Sets For $7.99 TODAY!

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Now is the best time to save BIG on  jammies for the kids at JC Penney! Right now, you can find select Carter’s 1-Piece Pajama Sets for only $7.99! Normally $22.00! Shop now and save big on the styles you want! Plus, if you order by noon today, you can still get them by Christmas with express shipping!

Carter’s Boys Long Sleeve One Piece Pajama-Baby Only $7.99!
Carter’s Peach Fleece Zip-Up Sleep-N-Play Only $7.99!
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Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Recipe!

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Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Recipe!

Love popcorn and want something sweet this weekend? If, so make this delicious Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Recipe! I’ve made this exact recipe with my family and they loved it, so do not miss out on making this dish. I know that I’ll be making it again, because it’s easy and inexpensive to put-together. Plus, this peppermint version is perfect for the holiday season. If you’d like to make this popcorn recipe as well, be sure to have the following ingredients ready at home:

  • ¾ cup unpopped popcorn
  • 8 oz vanilla flavored candy coating or white chocolate chips
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips
  • ¼ cup assorted sprinkles (optional)

Let us know what you thought of this recipe, because we love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on how to make this tasty treat, be sure to visit the Mom On Timeout Webpage for further details.