These frugal Christmas decorating ideas will allow you to decorate your home for the holidays without blowing your budget. Christmas is just around the corner and if you are like me, having your home decorated for the holidays is part of the fun. However, this has been a tough economic year for many of us.Read More
15 Homemade Nativity Scenes and Activities
Here are 5 homemade nativity scenes that make great Christmas decorations and 10 nativity crafts for kids to make themselves. Last year I shared that we don’t really do Santa at our house. Instead, we celebrate St.Nicholas Day which is December 6th. Our only nod to Santa is when we serve as a “Secret Santa” forRead More
10 Frugal Homemade Christmas Centerpieces
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on your Christmas centerpiece. You can use items you already have around your house. Do you have any evergreens growing on your property? Pine boughs, holly, and juniper branches look wonderful when arranged down the center of your table. Add red candles of varying heights andRead More
10 DIY Christmas Porch Decorating Ideas
To kick off the Christmas season, many people like to set the bar high with a great Christmas porch decor set up. Depending on what kind of porch you have, you may go for something simple or highly elaborate. Many of the ideas on this list can be used to create an entire theme asRead More
Ways to Save Money on a Christmas Tree
We search for ways to save money on just about anything from gifts to decorations during this time of year. Your Christmas tree should be no different. Whether you go with a fake Christmas tree or the real thing, there are several ways you can save on your holiday’s decoration’s crowning glory. Ways to SaveRead More
15 DIY Christmas Decor Ideas
Yesterday, I shared how we decorated our home with Nativity Scenes. While we enjoy decorating our home with religious decorations we also decorate with just-for-fun decorations like snowmen and nutcrackers too. Each of our children’s rooms are decorated with a theme. We didn’t mean to create themed rooms, it just sort of happened. My daughter’sRead 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
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
10 DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations
There is nothing I love more than to see a rustic display outdoors during the Christmas season. It brings me back to memories that are warm and inviting to relive in my mind, year after year. I can almost smell the hot chocolate or the earthy scent of evergreens in the air when I thinkRead More
Frugal & Festive Fun: Darling DIY Cookie Wreath
The holidays are approaching, and this means lots of baking will be taking place in the kitchen. And while you might be busy baking cookies for after dinner treats and guests, did you know they can also come in handy in your crafting? Using cookies to create a darling cookie wreath is so easy, andRead More
How to Make a Sock Snowman
You probably already have everything you need to make this cute tube sock snowman craft. Here’s how to make a sock snowman with oatmeal, sand, or rice. Are you ready for Christmas? I sure am. I love Christmas, it is my favorite time of the year. I also love to make Christmas crafts. My homeRead More
