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

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

I heard about CheapTweet a while back but finally got a chance to check it out. CheapTweet scans Twitter for any CheapTweet worthy deals, coupons, or sales.Note that CheapTweets is not associated with Twitter BTW, they’re just using this as a good way to maximize folks who see and can use savings and deals.

It’s not all up to the folks behind the scene at CheapTweet either. Users can rate tweets as “It’s Cheap” (it’s a good deal) or “It’s Lame” (it’s not a good deal). Deals can move ahead to a section called the Cheapest Tweets section if they get …read more

Hmm. I was about to write a thrifty tip and realized that it is Tuesday. Obviously, for someone with an addiction to word sounds, this can only mean one thing – Thrifty Tip Tuesday has been born. Oh, boy! A brand new idea. I’m so excited…and so were the other million and three thrifty bloggers who came up with it a year or so before me. So, I’m still having myself a thrifty Tuesday, but without the catchy blog post title!
A lot of other bloggers have some thrifty advice to share today. Check out a few of these …read more

When you’re trying to be thrifty, there’s always more you can do to save. Although my mom could have given them a run for their money because our family of seven spent even less on groceries, these guys are an inspiration and I’ve enjoyed following them in the news over the years. I thought you’d enjoy this, too:

Happy Father’s Day to all you frugal (and even you not so frugal) dads out there. Hope you’re enjoying the day and doing whatever you want.
I received a lot of wonderful emails this week. Thank you all for your good wishes! I want to assure many of you that while I did have to lighten my load in anticipation of my new full time job, I’m not giving up this blog. Simply Thrifty has a giant place in my heart and they only way they can drag me away is kicking and screaming.
Here’s what I’m reading this weekend:

Free yogurt today …read more

I know I haven’t been too liberal with my weekend link love the past couple of weeks. Blame the weather! I’ve been enjoying myself outside by gardening or going on hikes or visiting the park.  I hope to be doing some of that stuff today too, but not before I offer up some holiday weekend Thrifty Links:

An adoption agency checklist at A Child Chosen
Homemade Organic Honey at Tree Hugging Family
A Single’s Guide to Dating on a Budget at Dating Dames
A crocheted wasp – be – gone nest at Hankering for Yarn
A Green Wedding Tip at Tree Hugging Family
Green Homes for …read more

‘Morning thrifty friends. We have piano lessons in a little while so it’ll probably be afternoon before you see this, but here it is. This weekends list of thrifty links. Oh and I finally got around to updating the blogroll too. Do visit some of the great other blogs and websites on the list. Enjoy your reading…

Jewelry making videos at Jewelry and Beading.
Biodegradable and compostable poop bags at The Food Bowl.
Spring Cleaning Checklist at Keeping the Castle.
Part 2 of your Spring Cleaning Checklist at Keeping the Castle.
Hang that towel, people. At Tree Hugging Family.
Recycling your blanket to make a …read more

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Good morning frugal friends. So much going on in the world of cheapness and frugality. Hope you’re taking some time out to have some fun too!
Don’t forget, Simply Thrifty’s most prolific commentator for April gets an Amazon gift certificate so go ahead and comment – even if I didn’t post one day.
Here’s what I’m reading:

Pillow Care Tips at Keeping the Castle
Pillsbury’s $1,000,000 cookie at Foodie Obsessed
Harley at Behind the Vines is wondering where your money goes. Take the poll.
Please visit the Lifestyle Channel’s latest blog: Toolbelt Tips. Lordy will my family need this one. …read more

Good morning, thrifty friends. What a week it’s been! This fence project is keeping us busy – well keeping my husband busy. I’m keeping my son busy so my husband can get more done. I’ll get you a video update on that during the week. Meanwhile…
Here’s what I’m reading this weekend:

At Keeping the Castle, Maricar lists Consumer Reports list of Top Everyday Products. I always find lists like this fascinating.
We’re thrifty folks so we probably won’t indulge, or not often, but Brew-Ha-Ha has discovered the world’s most expensive beer.
Heather at the food bowl has a recipe …read more