Last week a friend gave me a pen and ink drawing she had created from a picture. I was so touched I started crying. A picture my oldest son painted hangs over my dresser and artwork my daughter created with pressed flowers hangs over my vanity. My husband and sons have gifted me on severalRead More
15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Each year we make several new Christmas ornaments for our tree. Some years I have simply picked up some ceramic ornaments from Michael’s and some paint. One year the kids went to town with pipe cleaners and tri-beads. Other years, we have been more creative and upcycled items from around the house to create ornaments.Read More
Painted Canvas Utensil Holder
This Thanksgiving, dress up your table with a Painted Canvas Utensil Holder. You can craft your own, adding the perfect touch of color to your place settings. You only need a few common crafting supplies, and you don’t even have to sew. Here is how you can get started creating your own utensil holder. ItRead More
Tips for Planning a Smooth Holiday Season
Every year around this time most people start to get anxious for the holidays. There is so much going on that it’s hard not to. It may be tempting to just let it all happen as it happens, but that is sure to set you up for a holiday meltdown or two. Just like aRead More
Inspiring DIY Nightstands
If you have some basic skills with carpentry, you can make your own custom pieces of furniture for yourself often cheaper and better quality than what you would find in stores. You can be assured that the furniture you create matches your exact color pallet, too. A nightstand is something I have always wanted. IRead More
7 Tips for a More Welcoming Guest Bedroom
If you host guests to your home often, or even just occasionally, chances are you want to make their guest room as comfortable and welcoming as possible. But how do you go about this? There are several simple and budget friendly ways to really add some wow to your guest room, so guests are sureRead More
How to Host an Ornament Swap
Swapping ornaments with friends is a great way to snag some new ornaments for you, while gifting some festive ornaments to others. If you have ever been curious about How to Host an Ornament Swap but weren’t sure where to begin, take a look below at some helpful tips on how to get started. Hosting anRead More
DIY Dried Fruit Garland
Use this tutorial to make a DIY Dried Fruit Garland. Making your own dried fruit garland just like early settlers used is a fun and frugal way to decorate your home for the holidays. Not only does a dried fruit garland smell great, but it is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. TakeRead More
11 Fun DIY Coffee Tables
Something my husband has always wanted to do is make some of our own furniture. Unfortunately, we have always lived in apartments and that doesn’t usually lend itself to carpentry. On top of that, we have lived on the third and 4th floors in the last two apartments we have lived in, so it wouldn’tRead More
10 Jurassic Park Crafts
I don’t know about you, but I am loving all these movies that are being remade this summer and the sequels, too. Jurassic Park was one of my favorite movies when I was younger and I went to see the new one in the theaters a few months ago. I grew up in Montana and IRead More
Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones
Fall is the time for all things candy corn! Even if you don’t care to eat candy corns, it is still fun to do some fall crafting in the colors and styles of them. Take a look at these easy to make Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones, perfect for using as bowl fillers or centerpieces.Read More
Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holder
Place cards a wonderful way to dress up your holiday table and make your guests feel welcomed. Sure you could buy them, but why not try making your own budget friendly version instead? In fact, you can make your own Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holders like the ones you see here with justRead More
Homemade Carpet Stain Remover
If the main areas of your home are carpeted you may already be familiar with how difficult it can be to keep your floors clean. In my home, we do our best to limit potential stains by not allowing the kids to have food in certain areas and removing shoes, but sometimes there’s only soRead More
25 Essential Oil Combinations For Homemade Beauty Products
Making your own homemade beauty products is a great way to save money and eliminate chemicals from your life. These 25 Essential Oil Combinations For Homemade Beauty Products are a perfect place to look when trying to decide what new lotion or scrub you will make next. With basic essential oils on hand, you canRead More
20 DIY Disney Costumes for Kids and Adults
These DIY Disney costumes are a frugal way to make a costume for Halloween, a themed party, or even a play. Choose one of these homemade Disney costumes to make instead of buying one. Disney has played a huge role in dressing up and pretend play as long as I can remember. I mean, mostRead More
Owl Themed Halloween Tablescape
I have a serious infatuation with owls. I don’t think it’s at the point where I need to check into rehab, but it’s getting there. So, I was doing some serious window shopping at Home Goods when I saw them: beautiful, ceramic plates with a black owl. As soon as I saw them, I knew they were mine.Read More
8 DIY Modest Costumes for Teen Girls
In the last few years, I have noticed that costumes for girls, teens and even women have gotten to the point where it’s no longer about fun outfits like a princess or an animal, but a new spin has been added. This spin is usually in the form of throwing modesty out the window. WhenRead More
Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft
This easy Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft is a great way to decorate for a fall get together. It is so easy you can have a whole pumpkin patch ready in no time. Simple changes like length of strips can create varying sizes and shapes. Perfection is not necessary and every pumpkin is unique. This isRead More
5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples
It is officially apple season. While apples are great for snacking, did you know they are also great for crafting? Crafting with apples can be easy and fun, you just need a little inspiration. Take a peek below at 5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples so you can put all of those apples you picked (orRead More
20 Frugal Household Uses for Lemons
Lemon juice is so easy and inexpensive to come by, which is why it is such a great product to use in so many great ways! Just a few drops can pack a huge punch. If life hands you lemons, take a look below at 20 uses for lemon juice that you can try. YouRead More
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