This week at Family Fun Friday we have some great ideas on how to save money. Be it saving money on groceries, free homeschool printables, buying some used items, or making money with your Fitbit, there are some great tips for frugal moms this week. Speaking of frugal, did you know that you can use a $10 coupon and also save up to 40% off of a new smart phone if you trade in your old broken one to Gazelle? Check your “junk drawers!”

We also have some parenting tips and encouragment for parents of teens. We didn’t forget the food. If you are looking for some mouth watering camp out recipes, look no further.

Don’t miss the $500 Giveaway hosted by myself and some of my blogging friends with the Kid Blogger Network.

Every week at HappyandBlessedHome.com we share the talents and top posts from our blogging friends all around the web with HappyandBlessedHome.com readers via: Family Fun Friday. The Family Fun Friday Team reviews 100+ link-ups to select the top features in the following categories: Encouraging Posts for Moms, Recipes, Family Fun, and Homeschooling. Every week is different and is tailored to the trends that are current to help moms save time and energy so they can have more freedom to do what they love best – enjoy family fun!

Please PIN this! 🙂 And, please stop by your favorites and thank the bloggers who try to help readers by sharing their talents and tips. We’re so thankful for this online community and hope you’ll make new friends online!

Giveaways, recipes, homeschooling, kid’s activities and free printables, we’ve got you covered at Family Fun Friday. If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place! Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family! Welcome to our community!

Wahoo! It’s Family Fun Friday

I love my co-hosts!  Your links get lots of exposure as this party is promoted on several blogs at the same time. Woo-Hoo! Each co-host is featuring her top picks from the party so you get an increased chance in being featured as well. Each featured post will be pinned by the hostesses so be sure to link up your best!

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Meet our Family Fun Friday hostesses:

Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.comwhere she shares, easy recipes, free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest / Twitter /Google + /Bloglovin’/Instagram. Monica will round-up all the Family Fun Friday posts.
Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun on her blog Gym, Craft, Laundry. Follow: Blog /Facebook/Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.
Heather blogs at Life of a Homeschool Mom where she shares her heart for homeschooling, resources and freebies for homeschooling moms everywhere. She and her husband are raising three beautiful girls. Follow: Blog/ Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram / Google+. Heather will feature fabulous tips and resources for Homeschoolers.
Whitney blogs at That Square Plate. She loves cooking small, flavorful dishes with fresh ingredients, and seafood! She was a picky eater growing up and now she aims to catch up on all she missed! Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/ Bloglovin. Whitney will feature delicious and easy recipes.

To PIN a specific blogger’s post please click through and pin directly from their site. If you’re a mom keep reading because we have some wonderful fun ideas to inspire you with your little ones and family. My blogging friends are linking up craft ideas, fun in the kitchen, preschool & homeschool ideas, and ways to spend time as a family.

My blog is growing but I need your help, please like my facebook page or PIN a button and help spread the word about HappyandBlessedHome.com. Thanks so much.

If you enjoy the features on Family Fun Friday please leave me a comment, I would love to hear from you! If you see things that you like here – please PIN them on Pinterest! If you PIN these lists it will help this blogging party grow.

Highlights and FUN FREEBIES!

If you enjoy easy recipes, free printables and family fun you’ll love all these awesome ideas and freebies at HappyandBlessedHome.com. Check out all these amazing features and enjoy the benefits of being a HappyandBlessedHome.com fan!

• Potty Training on the Horizon? You’ll love these 7 Tips for Easier Nighttime Potty Training
• 10 FREE Back to School Signs
• $500 Cash Giveaway and 25 Fun Fall Crafts for Kids with Leaves
• FREE Back to School Calendar Printables
• PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps Copycat Recipe
• Easy No Bake Cranberry Almond Squares
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe
• FREE Minions Play Doh Mats for Kids and Minions Bento Box Tutorial
• FREE Printables with 20 Different Owl Inspired Designs & FREE Scholastic Books

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Special Thanks

Thanks to all my blogging friends for linking up last week at Family Fun Friday. I have a special YouTube Video for you at Thank You All My Blogging Friends! So many great ideas, crafts and things to do! If you link up, you permit me to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media. Now on to some fabulous posts for moms.

Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.

Featured Bloggers:

I love how fall inspired a “new year” and “new you” proposition for families! I think you’ll love these wonderful posts scripted by some of the most talented bloggers I know!

Saving Money, building networks, and encouraging teens.

I’m blown away by the wisdom these bloggers share about parenting. Find advice from parents who have the same issues and walk a similar road.

Building a Homeschool Network – Networking with other moms is so important Crystal shares some great tips here on The Science Kiddo.

50 Easy Ways to Save Money on Family Food from Alice and Luci at Mums Make Lists has quite a few ways that are new to me. They also share ways to saving money and have fun with the family at the same time.

Teens can be both a worry and a joy.  I love this post on 8 Practical Ways you can Bless your Teen by Candy at Pat and Candy.com.

5 Things you can do now to prepare for teen years also from Pat and Candy, has practical tips on laying the groundwork for a healthy relationship with your child as they get older.

The End in Mind with Lori Lane shared Embracing a New Season with three school age kids to remind mothers to focus on the now and not dwell on the past.

Stop Settling for Overwhelmed by Kayse Pratt  announces the opening of her course on priorities, planning, schedules, and more. As a busy work at home mom, the fine line between “work” load from

Six Unusual Ways to Have Fun with your Family 

Free Homeschool Science Resources

Heather’s rounded up some fun free homeschool ideas on Life of a Homeschool Mom.  An apple tree for teaching math, free apple eBooks, counting cards and puzzles, apple number puzzles and more – you’ll love Heather’s picks! Check out her Family Fun Friday features in her post 6 Fun and Free Homeschool Printables. Let’s welcome Heather to the Family Fun Friday team by giving her some likes on Facebook!

Intense Campout Yums

Check out Whitney’s round-up post on Intense Campout Yums on her blog That Square Plate.  She has comfort food like meat and potatoes, and a yummy red velvet dessert! Give Whitney some Facebook sugar here: That Square Plate on Facebook.

 

The Facebook party link-up has been moved to another page, located at: Like Me on Facebook Link-Up Here. It’s a great way to meet other bloggers, network and help each other grow your Facebook Page’s likes.

For Family Fun Friday we’re going to start networking using Twitter – we hope you will join us!

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