Family Dinner Questions #1

December 23, 2009 by Alison  

Family Dinner Questions #1

30 Family Dinner Questions #1 Here are questions that encourage family talk!  We believe in families and we know the power of getting to know each other better.  So what we’ve created for you are 30 questions that... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #1 – Nativity…with an Angel Wing tutorial

December 19, 2009 by Missy  

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #1 – Nativity…with an Angel Wing tutorial

Probably one of the most popular Christmas traditions out there is to act out the story of Jesus’ birth.  I have memories of crawling around on the floor with a sheep skin on my back making animal sounds at the appropriate... [Read more]

Fun Family Frugal Tradition #2 Story Toes!

December 19, 2009 by Alison  

Fun Family Frugal Tradition #2 Story Toes!

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #2  Puppet Show Toes! Need a couple hours to get ready for the holidays?  Have the kids get ready for a puppet show!  All you need are markers and toes.  This is Santa and his reindeer. You’ll... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #3 – Hot Cocoa and Snow! 4 great ideas!

December 18, 2009 by Alison  

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #3 – Hot Cocoa and Snow! 4 great ideas!

Fun Family Tradition Fresh snowfall!  In our family we drop everything to get kids bundled at the site of the first flake. It doesn’t matter that their snow pants are 3 inches too short and we can’t find matching... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #4 – snowman with a twist

December 17, 2009 by Missy  

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #4 – snowman with a twist

Since I have lived in Boise, we haven’t received a lot of snow.  When we do get snow, it usually melts by the afternoon.  This makes it hard to build a snowman.  We came up with a solution.  We make a snowman with doughnuts!     This... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #5 – Family Fondue

December 15, 2009 by Shelley  

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #5 – Family Fondue

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #5 – Family Fondue This is one family tradition I simply can not do without. Our Christmas family fondue night is anticipated, fun, memorable, and did I mention delicious?! I’m not talking... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #6 Reindeer Ice Wreath

December 14, 2009 by Alison  

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #6 Reindeer Ice Wreath

Reindeer Ice Wreaths You are going to love the cold weather when you see these! These are so fun, so easy and so cheap to make!!! All you need is: Your kids to help! Water Bowls Cups Carrots or Apples (whatever your reindeer... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #7 – Magical Moments Under The Christmas Tree

December 12, 2009 by Shelley  

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #7 – Magical Moments Under The Christmas Tree

One of my very favorite childhood memories happened right under the Christmas tree. I still vividly remember lying next to my dad directly under the tree. We would look up into all of the branches above us and see the twinkling... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #8 – Talent Show

December 11, 2009 by Missy  

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #8 – Talent Show

Warning:  I am starting with a personal memory, so if you just want the ideas, skip now to the bottom of the post.  This picture brings back a hilarious memory that completely depicts my kids at that particular time in our... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #9 – Family Slumber Party

December 10, 2009 by Shelley  

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #9 – Family Slumber Party

Fun Frugal Christmas Tradition #9 – Family Slumber Party The excitment building up to Christmas is half the fun! This weekend surprise the kiddos by putting an invitation on their pillow to a family slumber party!  Pop... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #10 – Book on Tape

December 9, 2009 by Alison  

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #10 – Book on Tape

I came across this idea from the idea room and loved how it could fit in our 12.5 days of frugal Christmas Traditions. Take a look at Amy’s Post and you’ll see how fun it would be to do this! You could choose your... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #11 – Paint Can PJ’s

December 8, 2009 by Shelley  

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #11 – Paint Can PJ’s

Fun Frugal Christmas Tradition #11 – Paint Can PJ’s Many families have the wonderful Christmas tradition of opening pajamas on Christmas Eve. Even as a mother of three, I still get giddy about opening my new Christmas... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #12

December 7, 2009 by Missy  

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #12

I love traditions!  I think it gives security and something to look forward to for your kids.  Christmas is the perfect time to start some fun ones.  I know you all have your ideas, but we at How Does She, want to share... [Read more]