Have you ever heard of Edible Arrangements?  Well it’s a centerpiece that is an appetizer and a dessert.  My husband received one for a birthday gift a couple years back and we’ve been hooked ever since.  Today and tomorrow, EverSave – a discount bulk buying service, if offering a $20.00 voucher to Edible Arrangements for just $10.00!  So half off!  Here are the details:

Many years ago, I didn’t have a tree skirt and just couldn’t afford one, so I went to Goodwill and bought a sheet.  I asked all my friends to come over with any and all of their craft items and bring the kids.   Each child had a section of sheet and they all crafted a “masterpiece” that I used for years..

I was telling Maggie how I wanted to come up with a post of fun craft projects that families can do together. If you are a Stay At Home Mom, a Babysitter or maybe even a Grandparent who wants to do some fun things with the children that will cost you pennies or nothing at all, then this post is for YOU!!  I have been doing some research and have come up with some links that offer free craft projects. This will surely keep the children using their brains and keep them active!! Remember that these are all meant to be made “the frugal way,” so if you need items, think about the Dollar Store, Goodwill, or Hospice.  To get the items even cheaper, never pass up a yard sale because remember “one man’s junk is another women’s treasure” :))

Kids Concoctions Company
Years ago I bought this book called Kids Concoctions and it was fascinating.  My kids loved doing all the fun recipes  and I have added one that is a must try!   We made SEVERAL batches of these for EVERY holiday..  I was finding Treasure Stones for years in my house and the kids loved to see what treasures they held..!  Here is the link to Amazon for these books in case you’re interested. 

The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild, & Crazy Concoctions

Kids’ Crazy Art Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Art & Craft Fun (Williamson Kids Can! Series)

Other FREE sites below for more craft ideas;

Nestle Family
Nestle offers a web sight that offers craft projects for the Thanksgiving, Memory Makers, recipes and don’t forget to enter to win Weekly Memory Making Prizes while you’re there 🙂

Fisher Price
Fisher-Price has online games, print & color cards and pages, e-cards, play & learn activities for ALL ages not just the Toddlers.

All Crafts
All Crafts targets not only the younger kids with their Christmas Cards, Advent Calendar & Ornament making sections but also for the Mom, Grandma or Tween who is looking for something more.. You can learn a lot from this sight so bookmark it along with the others.

Family Crafts
Family Crafts is a Web sight that is “packed full” and I do not say that lightly :).. It takes a little longer to maneuver through but definitely take some time and do it because you can find some really great projects for the kids using what you already have in your home –  no special trips to the store which is nice!!

I Love To Craft
I Love to Craft says it all..It is a sight that is mainly for the adults however it has a great kids section with some pretty fun stuff like homemade wrapping paper, picture puzzles, patio/garden stones farmhand puppets and lots of other crafts..

Better Homes and Gardens
Would we expect anything less from Better Homes & Gardens but to have a section for Kids Crafts!! Well when the kiddies are creating there crafty projects then go take a look at different craft projects they offer for you to create – Show your kids where the “Talent” comes from 🙂

FaveCrafts.com
Fave Kids Crafts and they have over 1000 craft projects for the young and old.  It’s too many to mention but just a few harvest place settings, turkey napkin rings, fall leaf place mats, thankful pins and turkey table accents. Let the kids put a little of their flair at the Thanksgiving table this year.

Parents.com
Parents.com has so many crafts to offer from ornament making to stockings to wrapping ideas – they even have gifts that “give back.” Great sight!

Who doesn’t like getting a good deal right?  Well Facebook is trying to make it just a little easier…..  Starting today they are offering specials bargains on Facebook.  Local businesses will be able to offer you deals when you check in to their place on Facebook. Deals will be rolling out over the next few days.  They  launched Places to let you share where you are with your friends and see who’s nearby. Now with Deals, you also can see what offers are nearby and share those deals with your friends. Go to  touch.facebook.com or the latest version of Facebook for iPhone, touch “Places” and then touch “Check In.” Nearby Places with deals have a yellow icon.  Yahooooo.  Great on-going offer!

Wow!  This is an awesome coupon – Click here  to get a $10.00 coupon good toward any purchase over $10.00.  I’m taking my son to the Hallmark shop and letting him shop with this coupon for his grandmother.  It should be fun and a good lesson in couponing and frugal living.

(thanks kansascitymamas)

Here  is an awesome coupon for Ace Hardware!  50% off for any 1 item.  Lets check them out for Black Friday and see if we can’t match this up with a great sale.

Click here  for $1.00 off 1 6 pack of Arrow Sparkling Mountain Spring Water

Click here   for $1.00 off Coast Body Wash or bar – This is a great high value coupon!

Click here$2.00 off any 1 Nuetrogena For Men product – Good for a gift!

(thanks Cindy!)

Here is a listing of the fun family events happening all over this weekend!

Lakeshore Learning Is having  a Thanksgiving Projects and Activities like Make your own place mats and design them yourself. .When you go to their website be sure to click on that 15% off coupon good till 11/27. It’s always good to save..

Pottery Barn Kidshas a Lego/Duplo workshop on 11/20 and 11/21.. Great fun for your preschooler & get a FREE gift..
RSVP with your local store near you here

A.C. Moore has a Gingerbread house  making class on 11/20 from 1-3 pm..Check your local store  they may have a different time or have added a few things.. You’ll learn tips and techniques

Bass Pro Shops:Go over and check out what is happening at Bass Pro Shops until 12/23… Lots of fun, exciting and FREE things for the kids like photos with Santa & Free Craft Making Projects. This week’s project is a Mitten Ornament or Free Games & Activities, Free Bandz.. 🙂 Check your local store for times and dates, some activities are ALL DAY.. Have Fun

 Lowes Build & Grow Clinics: Is offering a FREE Snowman making class for the kiddies, it’s another homemade project that they can give away as a Christmas or Hanukkah gift this year. Lowes is offering the class on Saturday, November 20th @ 10 am, check your local Lowe’s to confirm. It’s a great project for the kids and while you’re there pick up those “Honey Do List Items” ;)) before the holidays get here.

Michael’s: The Knack Family Great Stocking Event Make-it Take-it (w/ the purchase of the stocking) have your little one use his/her imagination and you will have a handmade keepsake forever. Please call yourlocal Michaels  and confirm dates and times of Saturday, November 20th 10am-noon.

Disney Store:  In celebration of the release of Disney’s new movie Tangled, in theatres November 24th, you can go over to Disney Store and have your little one make a lantern on Saturday, November 20th  session 1 @ 10:00 am and session 2 @ 11:30 am. Find your local Disney Store  and check with dates and times to confirm, your little one must be at least 6 yrs. old to participate. 

Click here  for a sneak peak at specific coupons in your newspaper this Sunday, November 21th. Remember that some coupons are regional – meaning they may be in one region of the country but not another. You will only receive 1 insert this Sunday in your newspaper.

I found this cute purse on sale at Vera Bradley for $9.99 down from $44.00.  Vera Bradley is very popular and makes for a nice gift.  Only certain items are on sale however I also found some cute accessory gifts as well.  Some items were discounted up to 60%.

Take picts and post if you find anything you like!