Category: summer
HIKING…. A Fantastic Cheap (skate) Family Activity
| February 18, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under entertainment, environment, fitness, fun, lifestyle, summer |
From The Cheapskate Mom: One of my greatest loves in life is hiking. No, I'm not an extreme hiking gal by any means – although I love reading stories about daring mountain climbers! I love spending a day traversing a mountain. I have a well-loved set of hiking poles from Wal-Mart ($12!) – and that's about it. Nothing, in my opinion, beats a day spent in nature – for free.… more
Schedule Yourself Some Free Fun
| February 15, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under entertainment, fall, fun, hobbies, hobby, summer, winter |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom It's winter in New England and I've been getting bored in The Cheapskate House. We simply don't have the money to go out to eat, go to the movies, or go shopping – lol – for fun. Needless to say, the house is spotless and I've been blogging A LOT Still, I've been itching to do something enriching that doesn't require riches (excuse… more
Cheap Bubbles Fun : Coffee Cup & Dawn Recipe
| August 19, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, kitchencrafts, repurpose, reusable, sensory, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom DIY and Super Cheap Bubbles Recipe + upcycled coffee cup bubbles holder and straw wand Hi folks! Today I am trying out a new idea my friend Scott had : bubbles in a coffee cup ! I made a bubble wand out of two straws – secured it with tape – and pushed it through the lid like normal. I made my own… more
Cheap Gel Ice Packs : Make Your Own
| July 31, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, kidsandpets, kitchen, kitchencrafts, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Homemade & Reusable Gel Ice Packs Are Cheap & Easy The average ice pack costs about $2.50 – and they go missing pretty fast, don't they? You can buy reusable ice packs too… but they can get pricey! I was delighted to hear that I could make my own snazzy and homemade cooler gel packs for pennies on the dollar – using just… more
10+ Fun Home Summer Camp Ideas : The Backyard Summer Camp
| July 6, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, entertainment, fun, kidsandpets, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Ah, Summer …. The kids are home, the weather is hot, the wallet is …. well, the wallet is empty. What's a cheapskate mom to do? Consider getting together with trusted friends, neighbors church members and family to start your own home summer camp. Use social media like facebook and email to spread the word among people you trust. Make the camp last… more
Cheap Gift Ideas for Summer
| July 6, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, diy, gifts, occasions, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Cheap Summer Gift Guide: Birthdays, graduations, father's day, hostess gifts, housewarmings – gift giving runs rampant for me in the summer. As much as I love to give gifts – I simply don't have the funds anymore to give folks exactly what I would like to give them . I've taken to the net this morning to find 20 + chic and cheap… more
UV Skinz Review & Giveaway
| June 28, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, giveaways, reviews, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom What is Sun Protective Clothing: More and more, dermatologists and medical professionals are recommending sun protective clothing as a first line of defense against sun damage and skin cancer. Relying on sunscreen alone can open up so many opportunities for damage if sunscreen is not applied correctly and often. UV Skinz UPF 50+ sunwear offers a one application solution that takes the guesswork… more
