So you’ve decided to go a little greener and try cloth diapers for your baby. That’s fantastic! Cloth diapers nowadays are much easier to use than the ones our grandmothers were accustomed to, even if they share the same benefits. Cloth diapers are better for the environment by reducing the amount of waste in landfills,Read More
12 Decadent Depression Era Desserts
Desserts from the Great Depression Era are not only frugal, but also delicious! Why are Depression Era desserts still popular? They are still a hit because they can be made with pantry staples and some can be made even when you have run out of some baking essentials like eggs or butter or flour. WhenRead More
10 Tips for Getting the Best Deals at Farmers’ Markets
Christine is sharing her tips for getting the best deals at Farmers’ Markets: Farmer’s Markets have an amazing atmosphere. The one where I live has not only produce, but local meat, flowers, baked goods, cheeses and even eggs. There are also cut flowers and small food trucks that line the market. I love that someRead More
5 Free Feminine Hygiene Sewing Patterns
We have found 5 free feminine hygiene sewing patterns that you can use in place of paper hygiene products. Did you know that you can make your own feminine hygiene products? It’s really simple and you can even use scrap fabrics from other projects. For some people, this may be too much of an “ick”Read More
DIY Outdoor Seating Projects
Spring is gearing up and that means you are probably getting ready to start dusting off your patio for all the fun you will be having this summer. I don’t personally have a yard, but I wish I did. I enjoy entertaining and love a good BBQ. While you may not have an entire barRead More
DIY Backyard Play Sets and Toys
I was super happy that when I was a kid we had a swing set with an attached slide. This was so much fun in the summer. Well, other than the pain that it would cause as it was metal and the slide felt like it was as hot as an oven in the summer.Read More
How to Save for a Vacation on Any Budget
I am a person who has never been very well off. I also long so much to travel as it really soothes my soul and I just love simple things like a weekend away as well as week long excursions. I really love the outdoors and the feeling of taking a little time to spendRead More
Kid’s Furniture Makeovers
I started seeing all the creativity put forth by others when it comes to furniture flipping a couple of years ago on Pinterest. Thrift store finds or worn out furniture are turned into something with new life. Unfortunately, Pinterest and all of it’s glory wasn’t a thing when my daughter was little or I wouldRead More
14 DIY Jewelry Organizers
I can’t tell you how many times I am untangling necklaces, looking for a single earring or wondering what happened to a ring I used to have. I try to stay organized with most things in my life, but jewelry is just one of those areas I lack in the organization department. There are soRead More
6 Money Draining Habits You Need to Break
If it always feels like you are broke, it could be that you have small money draining habits that are making you spend money bit by bit. It may not seem like it, but small amounts add up, especially if you are in the habit of doing something that is killing your budget. Even ifRead More
12 DIY Light Fixtures and Lamps
It’s always been a bummer to me that I have always lived in rentals. This often leaves me with very generic options when it comes to light fixtures. A fun light fixture can not only be functional but really pull a room’s look together and in some cases, give the room a beautiful centerpiece. Light fixturesRead More
14 Banana Recipes
One good thing about bananas is that they are almost always cheap and in season, even the organic kind. They are the perfect portable fruit and have a wonderful sweet taste kids love. In fact, we nick-named my daughter “The Banana Queen” for a period because she loved bananas so much. I seemed to neverRead More
Tips for Saving Money on Nearly Everything
I am a firm believer in the price tag not being the be-all end-all of how much I will pay. I bargain hunt, thrift shop, and haggle my way through most things in my budget because I know that I simply don’t always have to pay the price in front of me and I don’tRead More
14 Fresh Lemon Recipes
We are just winding down on citrus season, but lemons aren’t usually too expensive most of the time anyway. I really love a good lemon taste to just about anything. It’s acidity is sometimes the perfect balance in my recipes to make them taste just right. If lemon is something you really enjoy, check outRead More
14 Upcycled Chair Tutorials
I have been seeing so many fun projects after spending so much time on Pinterest that involve either making a thrift store find into something more modern, to complete deconstruction of furniture and turning it into something else entirely. It’s exciting for me to see so many neat ideas and watch people’s creativity just explode!Read More
14 Key Lime Recipes
The Key lime is mostly known for the ever famous pie that most people know and love, but Key limes can be used in so many ways and with this list of 14 Key Lime Recipes, you will find all kinds of ways to use them. On top of fun ways to use them inRead More
12 Free Sewing Patterns for Men
When it comes to DIY clothing patterns, you will usually find a plethora of women’s skirt patterns, kid’s patterns, and baby patterns. One thing that is often harder to find is men’s sewing patterns, especially free ones. If you have a man in your life that you are wanting to make some awesome DIY dudsRead More
16 DIY Mirror Tutorials
I have always loved fancy looking mirrors shown in catalogs and home decor magazines. The problem for me has always been the cost of owning such pieces. A mirror is perfect for just about any space though, because it has an amazing ability to open up any room and make it appear larger. On topRead More
12 Free Knitting Patterns for Men
It’s pretty classic for anyone to knit something like a sweater or scarf for the men in their life. A homemade knitted sweater is something that will last for many seasons and looks very nice as well. But what if you are hoping to knit something more exciting, fun, or fresh? It is easy toRead More
11 DIY Playroom Furniture Projects
I feel like I was super lucky as a kid to have a playroom. It was in the basement of our house and I loved that there was a space just for my brother and I to play and be creative. We had all of our favorite toys in there and it was such aRead More
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