Did you see that tomorrow is the official Teddy Bear Picnic Day? Do your kids have a favorite teddy bear? My kids have always had a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal so last year when I realized it was Teddy Bear Picnic Day, we pulled out all the teddy bears in our closets and…
A little over two months ago, I got an email from my writing teacher that told me about a KET Young Writers Contest. I immediately grabbed a notebook and pencil and began my short story. This story is loosely based on my real experience with my tongue getting stuck in my braces. It wasn’t Veteran’s…
Moving to a new house is an exciting experience. Moving brings the opportunity to create a new life, decorate a brand new living area, plant new flowers and make new friends. But the actual moving experience can sometimes be overwhelming. There’s the stress of packing, uncertainties about the future and the daunting task of transporting…
A few weeks ago, I saw an announcement on Linkedin reminding me that Hobbies on a Budget is 5 years old. As most bloggers can agree, blogging is often a family activity. Even though it is my blog, the kids are often involved in the reviews and sponsored posts. When we travel to a new…
My daughter and I have started working on another quilt. It’s been a few years since we made our Spring Mother Daughter Quilt so it’s time for something fresh! While we were shopping at Walmart a few weeks ago, we were caught up in all the colors and designs of the Fat Quarters in the…
Planning crafts for VBS can be a daunting experience. Hobbies on a Budget was provided with discounts or products from Oriental Trading to help you plan for VBS Craft Success. It’s summer! That means many churches and volunteers all across the country are planning or in the middle of Vacation Bible School crafts. To help…
My son once asked me what my favorite age was. I told him honestly that it was the stage they were at right then. Not every season of life is perfect, but each stage and season is priceless. Whether you are in the early stages of mommyhood where you never sleep because of diaper changes…
A few weeks ago Natalie and I took a quick weekend Mother-Daughter trip to New York City. This was Natalie’s first time in an airplane and her first visit to Manhattan and Brooklyn. She decided it would be a fun experience to document with a video diary. She kept her ipod with her the whole…