Frugal Fun

Yesterday, I had the privilege of getting to spend the afternoon with Erin from $5 Dinners and Amy from Amy's Finer Things. Erin was in town for a wedding so it worked out for us all to meet up for a few hours at Borders. It's always fun to meet fellow frugal zealots and Amy and Erin are every bit the real deal.

Erin has a brand-new cookbook out, she's been on the Rachael Ray show, and she's being featured on Good Morning America tomorrow and yet she's as down-to-earth and unpretentious as they come.

And Amy, well, she's just as kind and gracious as can be. She's a minimalist after my own heart and I'm so glad she lives somewhat nearby so that I have the opportunity to see her every other month or so.

It was fun to chat about everything from babies to photography (Erin gave us tips on how to make better use of our un-extravagant cameras!) to keeping computer time in check, managing three little ones, and laundry! I only wish we'd have had about three more days to hang out together.

My favorite thing of all, though, was Erin's precious baby boy. Isn't he just the most adorable little guy? At only 5 weeks old, he made my Silas (now 7 months old) look like a budding football player. I was reminded all over again just how quickly time flies and how much I don't want to waste this fleeting years of being a mom to little ones.

Be sure to stop by Erin's blog and Amy's blog, if you're not regularly reading there already. They are two of my favorite bloggers!

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While this is definitely not in the "simple" category, I think making homemade marshmallows would be such a fun and memorable thing to do at this time of year if you have some extra time. Make and Takes has an excellent tutorial over here which you'll not want to miss. I'm inspired to try this!

Photo from Make and Takes

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If you like chocolate and hosting parties, you’ll definitely want to sign up here to be a host for a Hershey’s Cookie Exchange Party in December. There will be 1,000 hosts selected from everyone who signs up. You’ll receive notice by email if you’re selected.

If you’re selected, you’ll receive an official event party pack completely with the necessary ingredients to host the ultimate cookie exchange.

I usually don’t sign up for things like this, but I couldn’t resist this one! You all are invited if they select me, okay?

Thanks, Couponers Unite!

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On October 15, 2009, theaters from coast to coast will be offering a completely free night of theater. Online ticket reservations begin tomorrow (October 1, 2009) and tickets are limited so you'll want to sign up right away.

Go here to see if theaters in your area are participating.

Thanks, Queen Mother Blog!

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Did you enjoy some delicious frugal fun at Cold Stone Creamery tonight? We sure did!

(Excuse the photo quality. My camera stopped working a few days ago so I'm relegated to snapping pictures on my phone until we can figure out what the issue is.)

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Lowe's is having another free Kid's Workshop on Saturday at 10 a.m. The first 50 children to register and be present at each store will receive a free kit, apron, and goggles to make the above-pictured fire truck. Go here to register.

Thanks, Coupon Geek!

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Saturday, September 26, 2009 from noon until 3 p.m. Toys "R" Us stores around the nation are celebrating Geoffrey's Birthday Party. There will be fun activities, freebies, and more!

As always with these kinds of events, I recommend that you call your store ahead of time to verify that they are participating.

Thanks, Tomorrow's Plight!

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