Katie is sharing how she gave a vintage dresser a makeover: I think at some point or another we have all run into that old furniture piece that is just sad. It may be something you saw at a garage or estate sale, or perhaps it even caught your eye on the curb. Or maybe,Read More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Wrinkle Releaser
A while back I was given a sample of wrinkle releaser. I had my doubts about it, so it sat unused in my cupboard for months…and then I tried it and fell in love. I felt guilty because of the packaging that would have to be tossed and I wondered about the aerosol spray. IRead More
How to Convert Recessed Lighting into Pendant Lighting
Pendant lighting seems to be the trend today when choosing new lighting for a decorative look. However many homeowners will have to convert previous installed recessed lighting to a normal ceiling fixture by using a conversion kit. Conversion kits are sold at your local home improvement stores. Once the conversion kit has been installed, anyRead More
Senior Discounts Start as Early as Age 50
Last weekend, I had an opportunity to meet Lori Felix of More with Less Today. We have collaborated on online projects before, so it was a delight to finally meet her in person. While in Orlando, we had a lot of fun and enjoyed a few adventures. One evening we got lost while taking aRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Jewelry Cleaner
I know I should take my jewelry to be cleaned at the jewelers, but it one of those errands that I never find time to do. In a pinch, I have taken an old toothbrush to my wedding set to quickly add some sparkle before going out. However, I recently discovered a frugal, homemade jewelryRead More
How to Save on Your Electric Bill
I don’t know about you but over the past year my electric rates have went through the roof! Every time I turn around we are getting a rate increase. For several months this was causing havoc on my monthly budget. I became determined to find ways to lower my electric bill. Thankfully, I was ableRead 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
Washable Labels to Help Keep Track of Your Kids Stuff
It’s almost back to school time, which means buying all sorts of items for your children to take with them. If your kids are anything like mine, you also need a way to keep their names displayed on some of the items so that if they get lost or misplaced, they find their way backRead More
Reduce Waste with Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes
School is right around the corner, and I’m sure you’re looking for some great products to use in your child’s lunch box. If you’re into Bento and Artisian lunches, or even into keeping your children’s foods separated, without using lots of baggies, you may be interested in EcoLunchBoxes. We bought stainless steel lunch boxes andRead More
How to Save Money with Amazon Local
We have talked about using Amazon Local to save money on travel and to help you enjoy a date night on a budget. Those of you who are unfamiliar with Amazon Local may have wondered how it works. Katie is sharing how you can use Amazon Local to save money: Do you love daily dealRead More
DIY: How to Build Garage Shelving
Are you pretty handy and enjoy DIY projects that allow you to use your tools and build something? Are you tired of your garage looking like the dump and would like to actually park your car in the garage? Here is a DIY project for custom garage shelving that will add space and help keepRead More
Use Cloth Instead of Paper
Here are tips to help you use cloth instead of paper in your daily life. Not only is this better for the environment, but it will also save you a lot of money when you stop buying packages of paper towels and paper napkins. If you are looking for ways to save money while makingRead More
How to Save Money at Safeway with the Just for U Program
Christine explains how to use the Just for U program at Safeway to save more money on your groceries: I am in love with Safeway’s new program, Just For U. Safeway was always the place for me to go for great meat and produce sales, but now, I have extra incentive. I love theRead More
Thrift Store Tricks: How to Shop for Second Hand Clothes
It seems as though thrift store shopping as suddenly become all of the rage! Consumers are starting to figure out that deals are to be found at thrift stores, and some serious money is to be saved. Name brand clothing and accessories can be snagged for mere pennies if you know where to look, andRead More
8 Eco-Friendly Tips That Will Save You Money
Almost every single American has heard the term “going green” at one point or another and an unfortunately large number of them ignore it. Some folks have a very difficult time thinking beyond their own generation. There is one way we can get and keep their attention on saving the planet; going green can putRead More
10 Delicious Ways to Flavor Water
Sometimes I have a difficult time getting my full servings of water in each day. Do any of you have this problem? One or two glasses of water is fine – but after that I get kind of bored with the taste. I was something with a little more flavor. I’ve been looking for waysRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Reusable Disinfecting Wipes
My six year old is starting to help more around the house. I decided to add wiping down the bathroom counter to his chores…but he requires strict supervision whenever he has a bottle of liquids…even homemade eco-friendly cleaners. As a future scientist, he can’t help experimenting. Watching him while he cleans offsets any help heRead More
10 Awesome Upcycling Projects
Upcycling is using things you already have around the house and transforming them into amazing creations! You would be surprised at how many awesome upcycling ideas there are floating around the Internet. Just Google “upcycling projects” and your computer screen will be flooded with fresh and creative ideas. I’ve put together a list of 10Read More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Air Fresheners
I hate when smells linger in the house. And since I cook quite a bit that can be a problem. Now nobody minds the residual scent of oatmeal cookies or homemade breads, but fish and bacon are another matter! I combat smells with a couple of methods. First, I scrub all the pots and pansRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: How to Clean Your Sink without Bleach
I really liked using Soft Scrub to clean my kitchen sink. Then we moved to the country where we have a septic tank. If you have ever had a septic tank, you know that bleach is discouraged because it kills the good bacteria needed to break down waste. I had to find a bleach-free alternative Read More
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