Thanksgiving is only a week away.  I know, I can hardly believe it.  To save you some time, I’ve been searching around for great resources for you.  There’s a wide variety to choose from.  Enjoy!

For the kids:

Thankful tree
Thanksgiving coloring pages
Thanksgiving place mat
Planning Thanksgiving for the Kids
Thanksgiving turkey banner craft
Thanksgiving Children’s Activities
Thanksgiving Party Games and Activities for Kids
Thanksgiving word scramble
Fall and Thanksgiving songs
Thanksgiving place mat Craft for Kids
Thankful pumpkins
Rustic vests
Pumpkin song
Thanksgiving baby bibs

Decorating and Entertaining:

Thanksgiving scripture place cards
Pumpkin Serving Dishes
Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
5 Ways to Save Money on Entertaining
Easy Gourd and Candle Fall Centerpieces
Fall Party Centerpiece Ideas with Gourds
Apple …read more

I have been surfing the internet this weekend and “stumbling” some articles.  Here are some great ones that I’ve found.

Christmas will be here before we know it.  Rather than buying bows for packages, try this idea for making bows from magazine pages.  These bows save money, repurpose your magazines, and avoid more products being throw away.  I think I will have to try these this year.
Times are tough and many of us have had to tighten our budgets.  We all have a service to offer.   This information on how to barter online is helpful. 
Custom made aprons seem to be the …read more

Every now and the I find some cool websites and information and I like to pass those on to you.  Here’s some that I found this weekend.  Enjoy!

The Consumerist warns us about the risk we take when we sign up for coffee subscriptions.  There is no possible way I could drink that much coffee.
I have used plastic on my windows before to help keep my heating costs down.  I never thought of using bubble wrap.  This is a pretty neat idea as it is easier to install and uses something that you probably have at home.
My husband makes great eggrolls, …read more

You know, I don’t think I’ve done thrifty link love in literally months! There are a lot of great thrifty bloggers and thrifty minded sites out there who we should take the time to visit. With that in mind, I thought we’d have a little link love to kick off the weekend.

Thrift Store Tips #1: Converting the retail mind to the Zen of thrift – The Thrifty Chicks break down thrift store shopping with a very cool slant on avoiding impulse buys.
Think you can’t afford home security? CNN Money says, “You sure can – even on a budget!”
Living with long-term …read more

Free Bible Resources
The Fruit That Fights the Flu
Recipes for Homemade Sports Drink
50+ Ideas to Keep Us from Wasting Food
Homemade Mayonnaise . . . Incredible
Computer Maintenance Checklists
Peanut Butter & Everything Else Bars
Warm Broccoli Cheese Spread

I’ve been making my way around the b5media Lifestyles Channel.  Here are some interesting articles I have found.  Enjoy!
Making Your Own Journal Saves You Money
The 2 Minutes Toss It Rule
Solar Powered Car for $5,560
Having Fun with Acrostic Poetry
Homemade Cough Syrup
Easy Hamburger Stroganoff
11 Ways to Use Pumpkins
Recycled Ghost Party Favors
Polenta with Prosciutto and Onions
Starbucks Hot Caramel Apple Cider Recipe
Trick or Treat Safety Tips

Pampers Swaddlers Giveaway at Babylune
Quilting book giveaway at Quilting & Patchwork (today is the last day to enter)
$60 RS Designs Credit at Thrifty Mommy
Win a Witch’s Costume for Dolls from EmilyRose
Thomas & Friends Play Date at Toys ‘R Us
Freebie Friday at A Healthy Balance

Giggle Bug Boutique Giveaway
Clorox Green Works Giveaway
Modest Millionaires on a Budget
Free Baby Clothes Patterns
Kashi for (almost) free
Shopping for next year’s summer wardrobe
Diaper and formula deals of the week
image from giggle bug

Find out how to care for orchids, hamsters, kittens, and more at How to Care for It.
Find out what the Bible says about money.  I especially like the ones about contentment and debt.
Pick of the Crop – Your Guide to Choosing Flavorful Fruit
Last year, I wrote an article about souvenirs just being over priced crap.  My mind has not changed on that one, but I thought we could use a refresher since it’s vacation season.
Some people have a natural gift for organization.  Check out these 9 top secrets of naturally born organizers.  Maybe there’s hope for the rest of us.
Marye, …read more

Helpful Tips to Prepare for Vacation
Homemade Granola Recipe
Free Healthy Eating Cook Books
20 Mule Team Borax – A MomGadget Review
My CD Storage Mistake – Save Yourself Some Trouble
Master Mix for Cookies
What Are You Doing at the Beach This Week?