Penniless Parenting

crafts

Cookie Monster Costume

byPenniless Parenting -February 28, 2010

I got this really cute, fuzzy blanket as a baby gift when Spike was born. Each time I would look…

candies

An Easy Sesame Treat

byPenniless Parenting -February 28, 2010

Ok, I have an admission. This recipe isn't so healthy, because its made with white sugar. I…

buying produce in season

Loss Leaders- Get the Better End of the Bargain

byPenniless Parenting -February 26, 2010

Grocery stores have many tricks up their sleeves to making more money. One technique used world…

common mistakes

Avoiding Impulse Buys

byPenniless Parenting -February 25, 2010

There are many pitfalls in grocery shopping of which the average consumer may not be aware. Im…

common mistakes

Menu Planning, Shopping Lists, and a Dash of Creativity

byPenniless Parenting -February 24, 2010

I hope that by now, I've drilled into you to buy produce in season . While some say menu pla…

cloth diapering

Cut the Garbage- Eliminating Waste and Getting the Most Out of What You Have

byPenniless Parenting -February 23, 2010

As a family of four, we fill two full sized garbage cans each week. We keep two garbage cans in …

blog

Because of the Blog- Motivation

byPenniless Parenting -February 22, 2010

Today I was at my friend's house, and while our kids were playing together, I pulled out my …

additives

Tomato Tandoori Seitan, and Miso Seitan Stir fry

byPenniless Parenting -February 21, 2010

What do you get when you have a recipe planned and end up missing some of the basic ingredients …

additives

Marble Cake with Beet Frosting

byPenniless Parenting -February 20, 2010

I've never bought a birthday cake from a bakery. To be honest, I think that buying one is a …

breakfast

Yemenite Flatbread- Lahuh, and a Cereal Replacement

byPenniless Parenting -February 19, 2010

Cereal Alternative My husband is addicted to cereal. Ok, maybe addicted is too strong a word, b…

blog

Happy Birthday to me, Penniless Dad and Penniless Niece

byPenniless Parenting -February 18, 2010

Yes, we all share a birthday. My husband turns 24 today, I turn 22, and my lovely niece by marr…

frugal strategies

I failed at grocery shopping.

byPenniless Parenting -February 17, 2010

I lost my receipt. So no, I won't be able to tell you exactly what I bought for the next tw…

blog

My First Blogging Award- And my nominees

byPenniless Parenting -February 16, 2010

I received my first ever blogging award from fellow blogger Felissa Hadas . Its little thoughtfu…

common mistakes

Scams and "Special" Offers

byPenniless Parenting -February 15, 2010

“Jason, we've got a really amazing present for you. A genuine cubic zirconium tennis bracele…