It's that time of year, back to school. I got my school supply list together and searched for the best deals this week at the local stores. The following link is a list of stores and the best deals this week. From glue sticks to file folders, find out where to shop.

NWI School Supply Deals August 8th - 14th, 2010

Today me and the two younger kids painted lucky wish rocks. It is a pretty inexpensive craft and tons of fun for the kids. Their special rocks can be lucky for a wish, scare nighttime monsters away, or even ward off bad dreams. The possibilities are endless. Below you will find a link to my full article, pic of our finished project and where to find inexpensive supplies.

Painting lucky wish rocks: Kids Crafts

The first post is always the hardest to write. Well here is goes. Thanks everyone for stopping by. I started this blog to share my ideas and tips for living a frugal family life. I have 4 children whose ages range from toddlers to teens. I am always on the hunt for inexpensive crafts, recipes and entertainment for the whole family. I am also the Northwest Indiana Frugal Family Examiner on Examiner.com There I write articles on frugal living and the NWI area. I hope to build this blog with great info for everyone, and create a place where everyone can share their own tips and ideas.