Shop Update! And the winner is....

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has been voting for me this past week!!! The results should be available in the next couple of days. However, I just couldn't wait any longer to announce that the winner of the Kid's Travel Kit Giveaway is.... Heidi!!! Congratulations!!

I received so many requests for these, so if you didn't win, don't worry! There are now a few Kid Travel Kits available for sale in our Etsy Shop! That was quick! Thank you, Lindsey!

If you're planning a road trip with the kiddos this Summer, you will want one of these.

We took ours for the road trip to Pittsburgh last weekend, and I'm so glad we did. Mark and Emily played several rounds of this Roadside Scavenger Hunt game, switching cards in-between rounds. It made the trip go by a lot faster!

Plus, they are super-cute!! To check out the shop, click here.

And the winner is...

Just a quick post to announce the winner of the Plasma Car and Toddler Bike Helmet Giveaway courtesy of CSNStores.com is Christy from Superheroes and Princesses!! Christy is a regular commenter here on FFFB, and I was thrilled to see that random.org chose her number! Congratulations, Christy!

Thank you to everyone for entering this fun giveaway!! Be sure to check back -- another great giveaway starts soon!

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Just a quick post to annouce that the winner of the 250 business card giveaway courtesy of UPrinting.com is Deborah from Teach Preschool! Congratulations, Deborah!!

Thanks to everyone who entered! Another fun giveaway starts soon...

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The winners of the 100 postcard giveaway courtesy of UPrinting.com are ladyevelynscrew and gardenmama! Congratulations!! Thanks to everyone for entering this fun giveaway! Another great giveaway opportunity starts soon!

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The winner of the YoBaby 3-in-1 Meals Prize Pack is Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings! Congratulations!!

Thank you to everyone who entered, and if you haven't done so already, be sure to get your entry in for a Melissa and Doug Play Grill Set Giveaway from AllChildrensFurniture.com.

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The winners of the Printies Design Studio Kits are Jessica and Christy! Congratulations!! Thanks to everyone who entered this fun giveaway! If you didn't win, you can purchase Printies Design Studio at Amazon, Target, or Walgreens.

Another fun giveaway starts soon, so be sure to check back!

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Just a quick post to announce the winner of the Absolutely Organized giveaway (chosen by random.org) is Amy from A Small Farm Family! Congratulations, Amy!! And thanks to everyone for entering. If you haven't picked up your copy of Absolutely Organized: A Mom's Guide to a No-Stress Schedule and a Clutter-Free Home yet, now would be a great time to do so! I am so happy to have this book on hand, and I refer to Debbie's tips quite often.

Another fun giveaway starts soon!

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The winner of the 500 business cards from UPrinting.com is Katie from Autumn Wind Creations! Congratulations, Katie, and thanks to everyone who entered this fun giveaway!!

Be sure to check back because another fun giveaway starts soon!

DIY Reusable 2-in-1 Sandwich Wrap and Placemat

Here's a quick eco-friendly weekend project, just in time for back-to-school! These reusable sandwich wraps/placemats are made from cereal box liner bags and a little fabric. Mark made fun of me for saving these cereal bags, but I just knew I could find a way to reuse them. I made these sandwich wraps using some of this fabric from the thrift store. To save time, I found the easiest way to make these is to use a serger.

[Important Update: A kind reader has informed me that most cereal bags are sprayed with BHT. To avoid any BHT issues, be sure to re-use cereal bags from an organic cereal only! Thank you, Alicia!!]

Open your cereal box liner bag so it lays flat. Using this as your pattern, pin it to some cotton fabric and cut around the fabric.

Use a serger to make four seams (one on each side) through both the cereal bag and the fabric. Be careful to cut the glued edge off of the cereal bag, since you don't want that showing up on your pretty sandwich wrap!

Place a couple of slices of bread in the middle of your wrap (cereal bag side up) and use that as a guide for applying your velcro. I used self-adhesive velcro, although sew-on velcro would probably work better.

Now, flip the wrap over then apply velcro to the other sides as shown.

It should look like this!

Open it up.....

...and enjoy lunch on your placemat!

Emily said these are like opening a new present every time she has lunch! I made two of these in just a few minutes. I would have made more, but Mark needs to eat more Cheerios.

Since we are on the topic of eco-friendly things, I also wanted to mention that the winner of the EcoStore USA Giveaway is Petula from It's a Woman's World!! Congratulations, Petula!

Also, be sure to check out EcoStore USA's BOGO sale going on now until August 31st. They always have free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

And the winner is...

The winner of the Garden Bag Giveaway is Reena!! Congratulations!

Here is Reena's winning comment:

What a CUTE bag!!! Right now watering our garden as well as running through the water has become one of our favorite pastimes - tooo hot these past few days!

Reena

Thanks to everyone for participating, and another fun giveaway starts soon!

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I won't keep you waiting anymore. I decided to pick 3 winners instead of just 1 for the Handmade Baby Bib giveaway! The three lucky people (chosen by random.org) are:

Stephanie Griffith from Sunny Side Up

Mamacakes (aka Jamie)

Mama (aka Sylvia)

Congratulations and thanks to everyone for entering this fun giveaway! Another giveaway starts soon.....

To see the tutorial on how you can make a baby bib from old jeans, click here.

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The winner of the Target reusable shopping bag giveaway (chosen by random.org) is Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings! Congratulations! Here is Mama King's winning comment:

I love giving old materials (jars, boxes, packing materials, plastic lids...) new life in our craft projects. We love Target too! My oldest will say T for Target when going through her alphabet.

There were so many fabulous entries for this giveaway, and I loved reading all of your best "green" tips. Here are some of my favorites:

From Kat:

I make all my own household cleaners- including laundry soap! Here's my all purpose household cleaner. Works great on mirrors, and in the kitchen or the bathroom! Floors too!

(using an old spray bottle)
Fill 2/3 full with vinegar
About a tablespoon of lemon juice
Several drops (maybe 20 each) of TeaTreeOil and Lavender Oil
Fill to the top with hot water. Shake, and voila!

If you need a bit more extra scrubbing power, spray the area with your solution, sprinkle with baking soda, let sit for a few minutes, then come back and wipe clean with a bit more of the solution.

From Skylar KD:

We also use cloth wipes (baby facecloths) instead of baby wipes when we're changing our daughter's diapers. They clean so much better, and it really reduces our diaper-related garbage. I'll admit we still use wipes occasionally for REALLY messy diapers though! ;)

From WiJoyMom:

I've started catching the water that comes out of the shower sprayer, while waiting for the warm water to show up. Then that cold water gets used instead of going down the drain. It can be used for different tasks, ex. water plants or add to a load of wash.

Aren't giveaways so much fun? I'm planning to do another one soon, so if you're not already subscribed to the feed, or following in Blogger, you might want to do that now so you don't miss it!

And the winner is....

The winner of the $10 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway (chosen by random.org) is Maria from Iowa!  Congratulations, Maria!  

Here was her comment:

I'd love to do some itunes shopping - thanks for the giveaway!

Thanks to everyone for playing, and I will be sure to do another fun giveaway soon. 

Also, if you have not already subscribed to Frugal Family Fun Blog's feed via email yet, you might want to do that now. I am working on something special for email subscribers only, and you don't want to miss this!

Coupon Giveaway -- And the winner is.....

Wow, there were 52 entries for this great giveaway!  The winning number (chosen by Random.org) was 15, and that number belongs to Rhonda from Saving Cents.  Rhonda is just starting to learn how to live the frugal life, so I am glad she won the 50 coupons.  Here is her winning comment:

Hi, your blog is full of lots of frugal tips. I am new to the frugal world and am learning some...but could use all the help I can get. Thanks for a helpful blog.  -- Rhonda

Congratulations, Rhonda!  

Another great giveaway begins soon!