You may have heard of avocados being called “super foods” before, and that is because they are! Avocados are not only tasty, but they are filled with healthy fats and oils that your body needs. Maybe you like to use avocado in your dips or salads, but did you know there are other great waysRead More
Trash to Treasure DIY: Repurposed Globe Bowl
How many times have you come across an old globe at a thrift store or garage sale? Or perhaps you still have one hanging out in your garage somewhere? Your first thought might be to toss it, considering the globe may be outdated an unable to be used for the purpose it was originally intended.Read More
$2 Dollar DIY: Easy Upcycled Yardstick Mitten Holder
The arrival of the cooler temps and changing leaves means that old man winter is on his way. This means it is time to dig out all of your cold weather accessories, including mittens, hats, scarves, and more. If your house is like mine, this means your hallway is about to turn into mitten mayhem,Read More
Tips for Growing an Indoor Herb Garden
Katie is sharing tips for growing herbs indoors. Wouldn’t you love to enjoy fresh herbs all year long? Fresh herbs can be used in all sorts of soups and stews, marinades, salads, dressings, teas and more. Buying fresh herbs at your local grocer or market can be quite pricey, and you may not even getRead More
20 Frugal Uses for Honey
Who doesn’t like a little honey every now and then? It is so sweet and simple, and perfect when added to toast, tea, or your peanut butter sandwich. But did you know that honey has many other valuable uses as well? It sure does! In fact honey can be used in all sorts of waysRead More
Curbside Crafts: Repurposed Headboard Yard Sign
What do you do when you are driving down the road and see an old headboard on the curb? You stop and pick it up of course! If you are a regular thrifter or curb collector, you may have noticed how often old wooden headboards are in the offerings. Up until now you may haveRead More
20 Frugal Ways to Use Salt
Did you know that salt is good for so much more than just sprinkling on your food? Those tiny white grains of salt are small indeed, but each one can be quite powerful and help you around the house in a great deal of ways. In fact, the kitchen is just one of the placesRead More
Dollar Store DIY: Frugal Fall Tablescape
If you have taken a peek at decorating magazines lately, you may have noticed how popular tablescapes and vignettes have become. If you are not familiar with either of these design ideas, don’t let the fancy names scare you. You will find that they are actually quite fun and simple. A tablescape or vignette asRead More
Rustic DIY: Tree Stump Pumpkin
Home décor is always more fun when it is found in the most unexpected places. Taking an ordinary object and turning it into something extraordinary is not as hard as you may think, and not nearly as expensive as you might imagine. For example, take a peek at the rustic and original DIY project below.Read More
Frugal Fall DIY: Vintage Leaf Art
If you love a great DIY project with a touch of vintage flare, this project is for you. With just a few simple supplies, you can turn a basic leaf into a piece of art! This Vintage Leaf Art project can be made in just minutes, and chances are you have everything you need inRead More
7 Creative Ways to Use Old Magazines
Katie is sharing creative uses for old magazines: With so many great and inexpensive magazine subscription offers out there, chances are you have a slew of magazines just taking up space in your home. Magazines are so fun to read and full of great stories, recipes, household tips and pictures, it is no wonderRead More
10 Ways to Simplify Your Life
The hustle and bustle of daily life can quickly get overwhelming, and before you know it we can become drained and exhausted, unable to perform our best at daily tasks. The truth is however that we bring a great deal of this stress on ourselves as we often make situations and tasks more complicatedRead More
How to Make Money Selling Antiques and Collectibles
If you have watched the many flea market flip shows out there, you may have been inspired to try cashing on some treasures yourself! After all, what is more inspiring than seeing a person find something at a swap meet, garage sale, or flea market only to find out it is worth hundreds of dollars?Read More
Easy Upcycle: Thrifty Three Tier Server
There is no better feeling than turning trash into treasure. If you have old pie pans and plates around the home, or happen to stumble across some at your local thrift shop, snag them up! With just a little adhesive and patience you can easily whip up your own three-tiered server, perfect for displaying cupcakes,Read More
How to Make Your Own Chalk Paint
Chalk paint seems to be all the rage these days as decorators look for ways to achieve a professional paint finish with less stress and in even less time. Several big name paint companies have come out with lines of chalk paint, a type of paint finish that is incredibly smooth, flawless, and requires noRead More
5 Phone Apps That Help You Save Money on Gas
With the cost of gas approaching nearly $4 a gallon, you are probably looking for ways to save money on the fuel you need each week. Sure you know that you should shop around, or to use your store loyalty cards to save money on gas, but what else can you do to keep aRead More
How to Use a Price Book to Save Money
I have mentioned that a price book helps me save money by keeping track of the best prices on items so I know when they are at a “stock up price”. Katie explains how to create a price book and how to use it to save money. With all of the data that is availableRead More
The Key Ring App Helps You Save Money and Keeps You Organized
Are you one of those consumers who has a whole key ring of store loyalty cards? It seems as though retailers of all kinds are offering loyalty cards these days, and before you know it you can find yourself drowning in these tiny plastic bar code covered cards. Sure they save you tons of cashRead More
5 Tips for Perfectly Painted Furniture
If you have watched any of the flea market finds shows lately, you may have seen how frugalistas are turning curb finds into fashionable furniture pieces. If you have wanted to try doing this yourself with your own curb or flea market find, you will want to use the tips that pros know when fixingRead More
6 Frugal Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard
One of my favorite summer activities is to lay on my back in the grass with my 6 year old and watch the butterflies flutter around. It has taken a long time for us to create a butterfly garden, I wish I knew some of Katie’s tips for attracting butterflies while we were waiting forRead More
