Five Star Friday ~

Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Do you like lamb's ear and lavendar? Visit Learn2Grow for instructions on how to make beautiful herbal ornaments. They have lots of other natural decorating ideas too!

Have you ever used Coinstar? You know...that big green machine at the grocery store where you can cash in your change for dollars? Head on over to Cherry Picker and pick up some information about Coinstar I bet you didn't know! Incentive: You might be able to make money on the deal!!

Have you ever experienced a totally stressful shopping excursion with kids in tow? What mom hasn't? Visit Moms In Need of Mercy for a good laugh and a gentle reminder.

Visit It's Hip to Save! to find out how to get the LeapFrog Alphabet Pal for only $0.49!! It involves price matching but it'll be worth it! Deal good Friday & Saturday only!!

Jump on over to Moneywise Moms and find out how you can lift the spirits of servicemen and women who are overseas during the upcoming holidays.

Find ideas for creating your own gift wrapping center at We Are THAT Family.