With the holidays behind us, most of us are busy taking down the Christmas Tree and other holiday decor. This can leave the house looking a little bare and let’s face it, there is more than a little time before spring and the fun decor that comes with it. There are lots of great decorationsRead More
Fancy DIY Dryer Lint Fire Starters
Fire starters are the perfect way to get your fireplace roaring in no time. There is no need to buy the pre-made varieties, when you can easily make them yourself. Take a look at these easy to craft fire starters we made, using just dryer lint as our filler. Not only do they work well, butRead More
No Pattern Pajama Pants Tutorial
I am just a pajama kinda girl. I am not going to lie, one of my favorite perks of being a work at home mom is that I can call pajamas my uniform. That means my kids often follow suit and we have frequent pajama days where we work, clean house, and yes, nap inRead More
Upcycled Sweater Ear Warmer
The colder temperatures are creeping in and store shelves are filling up with all sorts of options for cold weather gear. I know my kids will need mittens here soon for chilly mornings at the bus stop and hats to cover their ears. I just never know what to buy. I’ll find a cute hatRead More
DIY Camera Strap Cover Tutorial
Rarely a day goes by when I don’t put my camera to use – pictures of my children, food photography, tutorials, or family events. It almost seems to be an extension of my body, so why not dress it up a bit and make it an accessory? Looking around at camera strap covers I discoveredRead More
DIY Burlap Placemats With a Silverware Pocket
The best way to customize items for your home is to make them yourself. Even simple DIYs can transform areas of your home to something beautiful. These burlap place mats have a pretty fabric pocket that holds your flatware for a lovely tablescape. Burlap is inexpensive, easy to work with, and goes with a wideRead More
Easy Upcycle: Lace Stenciled TV Tray
TV trays use to be so popular in American households, but over the years they seem to have fallen by the wayside. Proof of this is all of the TV trays you see stacked up in rows at thrift stores and yard sales. Well once you see how we turned an old TV tray intoRead More
DIY Fall Harvest Wreath
By this time of year I welcome the cooler weather and the changing colors of the landscape. Apples, pumpkins, and color-splattered gourds are starting to adorn storefronts. Hues of red, orange, and yellow are everywhere and make for some beautiful home décor as well. Your front door is the first thing visitors see when theyRead More
DIY Burlap and Fabric Wall Organizer
Going vertical is a great way to clear clutter off your desk or counters. If you have a little bit of wall space this burlap and fabric wall organizer is a great way to tidy up bills, kids school forms, or your business papers. It is a rather simple and straight forward sewing project-youRead More
DIY Rustic Tin Can Pumpkins
I am becoming quite addicted to upcycled projects, while I do love saving money by not buying cute decor at expensive home stores its not just for that reason- It is the thrill of turning cast aside items or even trash into “treasures”. I also really like the look of anything industrial with a softerRead More
10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Women
I love to see the creative costumes that people come up with for Halloween! Often, it is popular movie stars or characters or really creative puns that are the best. I searched all over online to bring you some of the funnest costumes that you can make right at home, often with stuff you probablyRead More
DIY Rustic Pumpkins – Frugal Industrial Decor Idea
Jody is sharing how to make rustic pumpkins using a tree branch and rusty bolts to create an industrial twist to fall decorating. I used to be frugal just for the sake of being frugal, it is becoming more and more a way of life, and not just to pinch pennies. There is aRead More
DIY Home Plate Wall Hanging
Whether you are a big fan of pro baseball teams, or you have your own minor league cutie in t-ball, baseball, or softball and you want to show your support and welcome home this cute “Home” plate sign is a great addition to your home decor. Easy to coordinate to your home colors, orRead More
DIY Sisal Rope Coasters
These simple and pretty DIY Sisal Rope coasters add a natural touch to your home decor. I am always one for doing it myself, especially if I already have the supplies on hand leftover from other projects. Beyond the sense of pride you get when you create household projects with your own hands youRead More
How to Make an Indoor Herb Planter from a Mail Sorter
It seems as though bulky wooden mail sorters can be found just about at any thrift store or garage sale. These mail sorters are great at doing their job, but usually aren’t the most appealing to look at. Should you come across one, why not upcycle into something fresh instead? Take a look at howRead More
Installing Cabinet Hardware
Adding or updating the knobs and pulls on your kitchen or bathroom cabinetry can be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to update a room and Installing Cabinet Hardware is something you can easily do yourself. Cabinet hardware can say a lot about you and about your space. The style and the finish of knobsRead More
DIY Kindle, iPad, or Tablet Cover Tutorial
Turn an old hard cover book into a beautiful case for your kindle, iPad or other tablet. A little decorative fabric, cotton batting, and your trusty glue gun and you can create a pretty, custom cover for your tablet. If you have fabric on hand already this can be a really frugal project. I createdRead More
DIY Pencil Pouch Tutorial
If you liked the DIY Reusable Sanwich Bag and Reusable Snack Bags tutorials, I have another easy DIY back to school project that can be made in a coordinating fabric of your choice to further customize your child’s school gear. This pencil pouch will outlast your childs current character obsession and can be reused for muchRead More
DIY Reusable Snack Bags Tutorial
If you have ever seen the DIY Reusable Snack Bags online or in stores and are curious about making some for yourself or your child to pack in their lunchbox this tutorial can help you create several in no time. They are a great way to be green and save the environment from countlessRead More
Easy DIY Herb Drying Rack
Now that the summer months are winding down, you will want to make sure you dry out as much of your herbs as possible for winter use. Drying herbs is a great way to preserve your herbs even longer, and enjoy them in your favorite soups, salads, and other dishes. You don’t need fancyRead More
