Do you often find yourself with mismatched pairs of socks on hand? Or perhaps you have old socks that no longer fit well. Whatever the case may be, there are plenty of ways to reuse those old socks. Take a look below at 10 creative uses for old socks that you can try. These usesRead More
10 Frugal Uses for Wine Bottles
Wine bottles are beautiful in color and shape, and you may be tempted to hold onto yours long after it is empty. If so, take a peek below at 10 frugal uses for old wine bottles that you need to know about. Wine bottles have so many practical and fun uses, you may never throwRead More
10 Low Cost Hostess Gift Ideas
You will probably attend many parties this year and this may leave you trying to figure out the perfect hostess gift that will stay within your budget. Let’s look at some great low-cost ways to show your host you appreciate their efforts. 10 Low Cost Hostess Gift Ideas 1. Finding a hostess gift that fitsRead More
20 Frugal Uses for Used Tea Bags
I am sitting here drinking my wonderful cup of ginger tea when it dawns on me that I need to tell you all about the amazing uses for used tea bags! If you are a tea drinker you will understand just how many tea bags can end up in your garbage can! It has beenRead More
10 Amazing Uses for Cherries
Did you go cherry picking this summer? If so, you may have a ton of cherries on hand to use. Take a look below at 10 ways to use cherries that you can try to make sure none go to waste. These methods are simple, inexpensive, and the perfect ways to use up those cherries.Read More
How to Save Money on Dr. Bronner’s and other Natural Cleaning Ingredients
If you are reading this post, you probably have heard (or know!) you can save money by making your own cleaning and natural beauty supplies. Knowing this, you head to the store, excited to start your DIY journey and might experience a little bit of sticker shock when it comes to the ingredients. While itRead More
Natural and Homemade Mosquito Repellents
Barbecue season always coincides with mosquito season in our area. The good news is that in a pinch you can use some natural items to repel mosquitos. Natural & Homemade Mosquito Repellents Did you know that there are many natural mosquito repellents in your garden and pantry? Plants that Repel Mosquitos Lavender Lemon Balm Catnip MarigoldsRead More
7 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Naturally
It seems like it is always ant season! They come in when it rains in the spring, come back when it gets hot in the summer, and visit again when it gets too cold in the fall. If you are like me and avoid using chemicals in your home, you need some ways to getRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: 4 Ways to Make Reuseable Grocery Bags
I bought my first reusable grocery bags in in 1992 in a Navy Exchange at NAS Pt. Mugu. They are made of sturdy canvas and are still going strong 21 years later. The down side: I only bought 2! And I need more than that for our grocery purchases. Over the years, I have boughtRead More
How to Use Dish Soap to Wash Your Laundry
Did you know you can use dish soap to wash your laundry? I learned this tip from my Dad. And although he is a pretty darn smart, I waited to share it until I tried it for myself to share it with you. I didn’t actually try it until I ran out of laundry soap,Read More
How to Grow Food From Scraps
Maybe you are already doing all the typical aspects of frugal living, like ; recycling, composting and growing your own produce. But you can stretch it out even further by growing food from kitchen scraps. The next time you start to toss out the bottom of your celery, or those potatoes in the bin sprouting, or that onion slice, thinkRead More
20 Frugal Household Uses for Vinegar
Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 20 frugal household uses for vinegar. Her tips for using vinegar around the home include cleaning tips and ideas for repelling pests. Vinegar is amazing – not only is it useful in the kitchen, but it is also wonderful for natural health reasons. Did you realize that vinegar, specifically white vinegar,Read More
How to Make Your Own Furniture Polish
A while ago I discovered some walnut oil that expired. I shared on my Facebook page how annoyed I was that it had gotten pushed to the back and forgotten. One of my friends told me if I was concerned about using it in recipes, I could use it as furniture polish. What an amazingRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Lip Balm
Have I ever mentioned how much I love coconut oil? I know, I know, I sound like a broken record, but I love the stuff. When my lips get chapped I just rub a little coconut oil on my lips. In fact I do something that some of you may think is a little odd:Read More
7 Clever Uses for Avocados
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
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make your own Vapor Rub
Last winter we had a horrible virus work its way through our home. It left us all congested and miserable, but none more so than my daughter who has asthma. She was already on lots of medications, so we didn’t want to add another one to her system, so we used a vapor rub toRead More
5 Frugal Ways to Winterize Your Home
The colder months are quickly creeping up on us! If you haven’t already started to think about winterizing your home, now is the time. Taking some time to winterize your home will not only keep you warmer during the winter but will also keep your utility bills in check. Sometimes people will avoid winterizing theirRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Use Avocado Oil to Make Homemade Beauty Treatments
Maggie or Family Frugal Fun, is sharing 3 ways to use avocado oil to make homemade beauty treatments. Homemade Avocado Oil Beauty Treatments I enjoy making salon-quality beauty products at home. One of the ingredients commonly found in many skincare regiments is avocado oil. Avocado oil is great for the skin and hair in lots ofRead More
How To Green Your Beauty Routine
You are probably on the eco-friendly path and make sure to recycle, reuse, and repurpose whenever you can. Your beauty routine can be made more green as well and in this post I will tell you some amazing tips to make that happen! Makeup: When you can afford to, buy natural or green makeup products.Read More
Eco-Friendly Tips for Going Green in your Bedroom
Going green is easy in the kitchen and the bathroom, but did you ever think of going green in your bedroom? You may not spend a whole lot of time in your bedroom, but it needs some Eco-love, too! Let’s look at some ways to green your bedroom and sleep in peace, knowing youRead More
