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May 3, 2012 by: Hodgepodgemom

Homemade Graduation Card

This is one of those fun little ideas I came up with after an internet search for quotes. I wanted something more than the typical store bought card. A cap and rolled up diploma, of course. An appropriate quote from Dr. Seuss, of course. We start out with Dr. Seuss don’t we? Why not graduate with his rhymes as well? “You have brains in your

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May 25, 2011 by: Hodgepodgemom

Baby Steps to Frugal Living

Creak. Creak. Stick. Stick. That’s the sound my sandals made as I walked across the kitchen floor. It was yucky. I couldn’t avoid it any more. Time to get the mop out. When I reached under the kitchen sink, I found no floor cleaner. {Sigh.} But I spied the baking soda on the counter. There was just enough left from eldest boy’s latest science experiment.

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May 5, 2011 by: Hodgepodgemom

CD Cookie: Appreciating Teachers

Several years ago, I read about Happybird’s Crafting Haven using white paper CD sleeves as holders for cookies. Great teacher gifts! We bought a big box of CD sleeves at the warehouse club. (We still have plenty of sleeves to make for teachers this year!) One afternoon, I got out the markers. Everyone decorated. Even Lil’ Buddy, who wasn’t even two years old at the

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April 14, 2011 by: Hodgepodgemom

Beloved Black Cherry Trash Can

Nana is so smart. I’m just gonna brag on her a minute. She decorated this trash can. Make something that is just everyday, you-don’t-really-see-it-even-though-you-toss-something-out-all-the-time, utilitarian into a piece of art. Now she would say it’s easy. So that’s why the beloved black cherry trashcan is featured here in It’s Easy. She bought the big trash can and painted it up pretty. She had heard the

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April 12, 2011 by: Hodgepodgemom

M&M Teacher Gift

I’m starting to think of end of the year gifts for piano, drama and choir teachers. We may do this again because it is so easy and fun. Plus M&Ms are universally loved. From the archives… Last year, we gave 18 bags of M&Ms to some very special choir and percussion teachers. Using the instructions from Domestically Speaking, we printed the poem. I emailed Hodgepodgedad

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February 9, 2011 by: Hodgepodgemom

Homemade Laundry Detergent At Saving Cents with Sense

Do you know about the frugal living community on Twitter? That’s where I met my new friend, Melissa. I’m sharing how to make homemade laundry detergent on her site, Saving Cents with Sense today. I’d love for you to stop by for a visit! How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent. Then follow Melissa on Twitter @SavingSense in the #frugalliving community.

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December 22, 2010 by: Hodgepodgemom

Gifts by the door

Letter carriers and package delivery folks are quick and in a hurry these days before Christmas. This year, I decided I would keep their treats right by the door. So far I’ve been able to catch all but one UPS person. Just a few gifts by the door, ready to bless. —Have a holly, jolly Christmas? Sure! Fill these bags with Jolly Ranchers candy. ($2.00

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December 20, 2010 by: Hodgepodgemom

Photo Album Gifts

My friend, Kerri, got me into the habit of giving these simple, little photo albums as gifts. I uploaded about 25 photos to Sam’s Club. Representative pictures from the year: a family shot, plenty of each child, a few birthday pictures. Then, at the Lifeway Store, I picked up the $1.99 photo albums. Each with a Bible verse and pretty design. Total cost for three

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