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

Don’t laugh at me but I am not a gardener.   I will, however, try to grow my own herbs and spices this summer.  I loved cooking with fresh basil and bay leaves in my Lasagna Soup and Lindsey was very encouraging.
So try growing something this summer with your kids.  I bet they will have a ball.  And Lindsey is right, if they help you grow it, I bet they will help you eat it too!  What a great way to get some veggies in your kids without a fight.

If you’re looking to go light this Thanksgiving, or even if you want to justify that extra piece of pecan pie, then try these recipes courtesy of Cooking Light.
Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Bacon, and Balsamic-Fig Dressing
Roast Turkey with Onion and Cranberry Chutney
Wild Rice Pilaf with Sausage, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Celery
Brussels Sprouts with Currants and Pine Nuts
Gratin of Cauliflower with Gruyère
Bakery Dinner Rolls
Pear Pie with Streusel Topping and Caramel Sauce
photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner, courtesy of Cooking Light

I love cruising around recipes.  Yesterday, I found a great Baked Chicken Amandine recipe.  It was super easy and cheap.  The almonds were probably the most expensive thing.  Check back tomorrow to find a few quick tips on chicken.  BTW, even my 15 month old Little Man asks for seconds.  I just have to make sure he gets no almonds as he still doesn’t have but 2 teeth.

I love deviled eggs.  I also love variations.  So when I came across this recipe, i tried it and loved it!  Hope you enjoy.
Ingredients needed:

12 eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
paprika to sprinkle

Directions:

Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water.
Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from hot water, and cool.
To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown.
Alternatively, wrap bacon …read more

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I think when most people think of the slow cooker and the things that we cook in it, they think winter.  I know that was my first thought before I learned that the slow cooker can be my best friend.  I have learned that you can cook almost anything in your slow cooker and it really saves lots of time.  On those busy summer days when you want to be at the pool but you feel like you need to cook instead, pull out your slow cooker.  Several of my friends say that this way of cooking is not for …read more

My friend Revka at The Porch Light shares 5 ways to save on car insurance.
Lisa shares a recipe for baked banana squares.  This sounds delicious and I’m excited to try a new recipe for my bananas.
Linette shares some tips for grilling vegetables.
Marye shares a recipe for homemade caramel frappuccino. She even gives us a recipe for caramel syrup. Yummmmm!
With gas prices so high, perhaps we could follow some of these gas saving tips.  Check out 101 ways to use less gas.
Junk Creation has some crafts and ideas for Father’s Day.  I think the car nut frame is cute.
Inside Fatherhood has a …read more

WE at Thrifty Mommy have showed you several ways to save money with coupons and working store sales.  Karen is really good at it.  The last time I went to the store, I had $8 in baby food coupons and saved $12 off my baby food trip by just shopping the store sales at my local Food Lion.  I also saved 25% total off my bill with no coupons, just by shopping what they had on sale.  If it wasn’t on sale, I didn’t buy it.  Imagine if I had my coupons with me.
So when I  came across this list …read more

Happy Frugal Friday!  I have hundreds of tips for you today!   
Sometimes at Thrifty Mommy we give you tips on sales and other things that are only relevant to that week.  But then there are times that we have lists of ways to save time and money that can be beneficial for years to come.
I decided to surf around the archives and pull together some of our helpful articles.  Most of these articles are relevant to men and women, whether or not you’re married with children. 
I hope you will enjoy these articles.  Let us know which ones are your favorite or if there are some other Thrifty Mommy …read more