Welcome to Money Saving Parent! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to receive daily email updates. You can also join us on Facebook! Thanks for visiting!I admit that I’m a cook by the seat of my pants sort of cook. I tend to make things from whatever happens to be in the (Continue Reading…);
50 Super, saving stocking stuffer ideas and coupons
December 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
12 Days of Christmas holiday savings at Houston’s CityCentre
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On the first day of Christmas CityCentre gave to me, dining and dancing, shopping and savings and presents galore. This holiday season a number of retailers and restaurants will be playing Santa with special savings or gifts when you mention the “Twelve Days of CITYCENTRE.” December 20 Eye Couture kicks off 12 days of special savings with 20% off ready to (Continue Reading…);
Salvation Army Angel Tree: Adopting an angel this holiday season
December 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I think every child dreams of waking up Christmas morning to find beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. Unfortunately that is not something that happens in every family, but The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program tries to do something about it, here in Houston and across the U.S. This year, our advent calendar items included donating (Continue Reading…);
2012 Holiday happenings in Houston: Family friendly activities, events and shopping
December 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We love our hometown and enjoy sharing the activities and events that we find there – especially during the holidays! As we find family friendly events, activities and shopping we want to share them with you – and hear from you if you find one too! Family friendly holiday spectacular events this week in Houston (Continue Reading…);
Today only! 12/12/12! 29¢ Holiday Cards + Free Mailing
December 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Yes! There is still time to mail your holiday greeting cards and just yesterday a friend of mine was RAVING over how easy the CardStore was. She said “Now that I’ve tried it I won’t do them any other way! It’s not only less expensive but takes less time and is fun and easy!” Yes, (Continue Reading…);
Stocking stuffer candy coupons
December 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Do you put sweet treats in your stockings? I do and then I add brand new toothbrushes too! But that’s what parents do right? Even Mr. Money Saving Parent (who is an avid choco-holic) likes finding candy on Christmas morning. Here are a few coupons I rounded up to make your stocking stuffers (Continue Reading…);
.49 Holiday Greeting Cards and Free Mailing!
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
14! That’s how many days left until Cardstore’s holiday shipping cutoff (but who is counting?!). That means there’s still time to get your holiday orders in! And you might not believe it, but you won?t have to pay even close to full price, plus have them stamped and shipped for you for FREE! Use code CCP2349 TODAY ONLY, (Continue Reading…);
15 Days of Christmas Crafts and Gifts to Make
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Create your own greeting cards. Everyone has the greeting cards from last year. Pull out your scissors and the new Crayola Tools that enable you to cut out shapes. You or an older child can also use an exacta knife. Cut out all those things you love about the previous few year’s cards; the stars, (Continue Reading…);
40 Family fun activities for your Advent or Christmas calendar
December 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Would you like to create an Advent or Christmas countdown calendar but just don’t think you will have enough ideas? Here are 40 to help you get started. Put up the Christmas tree Decorate the tree together Family movie night (we do one for each child so everyone gets a chance to choose) Popcorn and (Continue Reading…);
Easy DIY Advent or Christmas Countdown Calendar
December 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I know that traditionally advent calendars have offered up a sweet treat or gift as each day is opened up. The idea of an advent calendar or for those who don’t have this practice a Christmas count down calendar is rather new to me, so it is probably not news to those that know me (Continue Reading…);
Black Friday Event! 75% off Holiday Cards & Invites and Free Shipping
November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Black Friday is here and that means BIG savings at Cardstore.com! We’re almost a month away from Christmas, so this offer has come just in time for all your holiday card needs! For a limited time, use coupon code CCN2175 to personalize, order, and send all of your holiday cards and invitations for 75% off (plus free (Continue Reading…);
My favorite Cranberry Apple Sauce Recipe
November 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
My favorite Cranberry Apple Sauce Recipe While I enjoy the Cranberry Chutney sauce recipe, I like the flavor of apples and oranges inmy favorite Cranberry Sauce recipe. Williams Sonoma has this cranberry sauce recipe that I prefer, with these ingredients. Visit Williams Sonoma.com for the full recipe and instructions. Ingredients: 1/2 orange 2 cups water 1 tart (Continue Reading…);
Cranberry Chutney recipe
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Best loved Cranberry Sauce Recipe- Cranberry Chutney This recipe uses fresh cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, sugar, cloves and nutmeg to bring out the best of both the flavor of cranberries with tartness and sweetness. It is perfect on either ham or turkey and my father in law asks me for this recipe each year. Ingredients: 1 cup (Continue Reading…);
Save 60% on 2, 4, or 6 tickets to Moody Gardens Festival of Lights (2 tix $25.00)
November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Oh yes it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Groupon! Last year we traveled to Moody Gardens and had a wonderful time enjoying the amazing light display. Here is one section the girls just loved! The Festival of Lights Deal includes: Choose from Three Options $25 for a holiday-event package for (Continue Reading…);
