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Naturally Frugal Tip: DIY Waterproof Mattress Pad Cover

March 1, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

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DIY Waterproof Mattress Pad Cover made with flannel sheets, a  vinyl tablecloth, and and fleece

Whether you are potty training a toddler, dealing with a sick child, or caring for an elderly relative, a waterproof mattress pad can come in handy. But they are quite expensive and not always that effective, which is why I like this tutorial for  Making your Own Waterproof Mattress Pad Cover by Lindsey at So Easy Being Green.  Lindsey says you could easily make this waterproof mattress cover with upcycled materials. She used flannel sheets, a  vinyl tablecloth, and and fleece to make a waterproof mattress cover. You can find directions and tips for the DIY Mattress Pad here.

More Naturally Frugal Tips from Lindsey at So Easy Being Green:

Paint Cups Made from Upcycled Snack Cups

DIY Diaper Sprayer for Cleaning Cloth Diapers

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Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. will says

    September 21, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    For a cheap mattress cover UHaul sells mattress plastic sheets used for covering mattresses while you move for only 2.95 and they are not bad

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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