Pool noodles can be used for so much more than playing in pools. Below are three frugal uses for pool noodles including a drink marker, straw toppers, and flower pot filler. For the projects listed below you will need an assortment of pool noodles. You can use plain tube noodles as well as the ribbed one that give you a flower look. YouRead More
Frugal Tips for Planning a Thrifty Wedding
Plan your dream wedding on a tight budget with these tips for planning a thrifty wedding.It’s wedding season! Planning a wedding is hard work and it’s no secret that weddings are expensive. Is it possible to have a thrifty wedding? Absolutely! There are a ton of ways you can cut down on wedding costs byRead More
103 Free Knitting Patterns for Men, Women, and Children
Knitting is not a skill I have acquired yet, but I love the delicate look of it and hand-knitted items hold up very well. I kind of feel like knitting is an old-fashioned and almost forgotten craft. It used to be that many moms and grandmothers lovingly made things their family needed with just someRead More
Free Crochet Patterns for Men, Women, and Children
Whether you are supplementing your wardrobe or want to make a gift, these free crochet patterns for men, women, and children will inspire you! I had so many crocheted things when I was a child. One of my favorites was a Strawberry Shortcake doll my mom had made for me. It was so special andRead More
4th of July Patriotic Printable Banners
Here are two Patriotic Printable Banners to make frugal decorations for your 4th of July get-togethers! String them along a fence line, a table, or anywhere you want to display the red, white, and blue that are symbolic of our country’s flag. They are fast and easy to make with frugal household supplies. 4th of July PatrioticRead More
Gluten-Free Fresh Breath Dog Treats
We all know that no matter how much we love our pet, their breath can really be horrid even with occasional brushing and vet checkups. I prefer to make my dogs treats at home because it is so easy and I don’t have to worry about where it comes from or what’s in it. SoRead More
Depression Era Health and Beauty Tips You Can Still Use Today
During the Depression Era and into the post war 40’s, frugality was something most people had mastered the art of. There wasn’t a whole lot of money to go around in order the buy things like medicines or makeup, so people had to compromise or find other ways of making themselves feel attractive or helpingRead More
180+ Free Sewing Patterns for Men, Women, and Children
You can save money on your next sewing project by using one of these free sewing patterns. My mom made me so many things with her sewing machine when I was growing up. She made a large portion of my kindergarten and 1st grade wardrobe and she made my 8th grade graduation dress which IRead More
How to Make a Patriotic Duct Tape Banner
This Patriotic Duct Tape Banner makes a frugal and festive accent for 4th of July celebrations. For some reason, I really like to go all out when decorating for the 4th of July. However it is one of the holidays where it seems harder to find well made decoration to buy. For years I justRead More
Homemade Honey Lavender Face Wash
Sometimes I have found that even the pricier store bought face washes can dry out my skin, make it itchy, or not clean very well. My solution, of course, is to try and make my own with my go-to essential oils and a few other natural ingredients. This also helps me cut out ingredients thatRead 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
Rustic Faux Succulent Planter
Succulents are currently all the rage. They are made into all sorts of arrangements indoors and out. I have even seen them placed in pretty logs for wedding centerpieces and thought it could make a wonderful everyday decoration as well. I love bringing nature indoors as much as possible and thought I could do somethingRead 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
10 Budget Wedding Ideas for a Spring Wedding
Spring is a great time to have a wedding. No matter if you are having an indoor wedding or an outdoor wedding, there are some great ways to embrace spring and do so on a budget! Here are 10 Budget Wedding Ideas for a Spring Wedding that are helpful to know as you plan. 10 Budget WeddingRead More
DIY Coastal Succulent Planter
Sometimes I poke through the aisles of my local dollar store hoping for inspiration and I come up empty. Even after searching through aisle after aisle of plastic buckets, gift bags, and off-brand cleaners. But I am helplessly frugal so I go back time and again, and sometimes there are items that just jump off theRead 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
DIY Wine Cork Owl Family Wreath
Owls have been quite the rage in home decor for awhile now. I wanted to create a sweet and simple decorative item to represent a new little family that had been formed with the birth of a baby. I thought that a sweet little owl family wine cork craft resting in their “nest” was justRead More
DIY Faux Succulent Napkin Rings
These DIY Faux Succulent Napkin Rings are the perfect, inexpensive way to add some color and texture to your spring tablescape. To make a set of 8 of these DIY Faux Succulent Napkin Rings costs under $10 and they can be used over and over, making them frugal and beautiful! I grabbed the smallest faux succulents I found ( you can find themRead 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
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