Are you trying to make more homemade gifts this year? If you have a little girl on your Christmas list, here are DIY gift ideas for girls to help inspire you. My daughter received so many homemade gifts growing up. I sewed dress up clothes for her and clothing and accessories for her dolls. It wasRead More
10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys
Are you looking for DIY Christmas gift ideas for boys? We have you covered with easy homemade gifts! Many people think it is harder to make homemade gifts for boys than it is for girls, but I don’t think so. My boys may be easy, but I could just give them wood and nails ifRead More
DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot
Turn a simple terra cotta pot into an elegant Embossed Terra Cotta Pot. This is an easy DIY planter for your indoor and outdoor plants. I love the look of pretty embossed pots at the home improvement stores but the price tags can be a little bit ridiculous. Even a moderately small pot had aRead More
75 Frugal Ways to Enjoy Mother’s Day
You can make your Mom feel special without breaking the bank! Here are 75 frugal ways to enjoy Mother’s Day. Who says that you have to spend big bucks to impress Mom on Mother’s Day? Moms don’t want expensive gifts! They just want to be remembered and appreciated. So instead of heading to the mall,Read More
How to Turn Thrift Store Finds into Christmas Gifts
Whether you are trying to do Christmas on a budget, a homemade Christmas, or a zero-waste holiday presents, you will find many clever thrift store Christmas gift ideas below to help you with your goals. Thrift shopping is a great way to save money year-round. You can get children’s clothing cheaply, housewares, and even furniture.Read More
75 Ways to Enjoy a Frugal Father’s Day
Looking for some fun, yet inexpensive ways to celebrate Father’s Day? Here are 75 frugal Father’s Day ideas. You may think that your Dad is worth a million bucks, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend a million bucks to show him how much you care. With Father’s Day quickly approaching, take a lookRead More
15 Gift in a Jar Ideas
These fun gift in a jar ideas include everything from homemade treats to kids activities to a spa day in a jar. There is sure to be something for everyone on your list! Are you still struggling to find a gift for that person who has everything? Have you considered making a gift in aRead More
7 Fun Ways to Give Gift Cards
Do you feel bad when you give gift cards because it seems kind of boring? Here are some fun ways to give gift cards to make them a bit more unique. Do you love the versatility of giving gift cards but don’t like how impersonal they feel? If you seem to battle with the giftRead More
How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon this Holiday Season
One of the best ways to avoid the holiday rush in person is to shop online. The biggest retailer for this is Amazon. You can get just about anything on Amazon. I can’t even tell you how many random things I thought I would never find anywhere that I got on Amazon! Around the holidays,Read More
25 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Next week is teacher appreciation week which means it is time to honor the teachers in our lives. They devote their time, energy, and talents to educating our children, so we can take a little time to show our appreciation. Carrie of Coupon Closet has pulled together this round up of awesome teacher appreciation giftRead More
Mother’s Day Fun: Butterfly Garden Bouquet
This Mother’s Day, give her a bouquet that is just as unique as it is beautiful. This beautiful butterfly bouquet is so simple to make, and the end result is quite stunning! Perfect for the mom who loves all things butterflies and natural, this bouquet can be whipped up in minutes and for just pennies.Read More
Cost Saving Tips for Attending a Wedding
Wedding season is almost here and while you will find plenty of articles on how to cut the costs of your own wedding, there isn’t much information out there on attending one. There is no doubt expenses involved in going to a wedding, especially a destination one, and affording it can be quite a stretchRead More
12 Tips for Saving Money on Valentine’s Day Flowers
Flowers are a classic gift to give on Valentine’s day, but if you are not sure how to get the best deal, they can cost quite a bit. Here are some tips for getting flowers for your loved one on a budget. Tips for Saving Money on Valentine’s Day Flowers 1. Buy some lower costRead More
9 Frugal, Last-Minute Gift Ideas
We have just a couple more weeks of shopping left to do before Christmas is here. With the holiday coming up on us so quickly, you may be scrambling to find something that is not only great for the recipient, but easy on your wallet. Here are 9 Frugal, last-minute gifts: 1. Head to theRead More
Sweet & Simple Gifts: DIY Sock Cupcake Gift
If you are looking for a sweet treat to gift your friends and family this holiday season, look no further than this DIY sock cupcake. It is so simple to make, and you can actually grab all of the supplies you need at your local Dollar Tree store. The best part? It is a sweetRead More
8 Frugal Ways to Show Someone You Care
Often, when we want to show someone we care, whether it be a sympathy gesture or a big “Thank You”, we feel it necessary to buy them something. When you are on a tight budget, this may not be do-able. Other than the traditional handmade card, how can we show we care without breaking theRead More
Use Kids Art to Make Note Card Sets
Here is a semi-handmade gift idea that is popular with grandmothers: take your kids artwork and turn it into custom sets of note cards. The picture above is of note cards I created using some of my children’s art work for the grandmothers and aunts. I rummaged through my kids’ artwork and found a coupleRead More
