Inspirational Ideas
Monday Inspiration: Tips for Keeping Your Couponing Cool
We have all been there. That moment where you hand the cashier your coupons and you run into a problem. Perhaps a few won’t scan. Perhaps the cashier won’t honor them. Perhaps the plot thickens and you are accused of using a counterfeit coupon. Whatever the case may be, we have all experienced some trying […]
Monday Inspiration: Finding Beauty in the Small Things
I truly love this picture. It sums up the thoughts for today so perfectly. Sometimes, it is the small things in life that truly make us happy. Even more often, it is the small things we would never expect. Hence the picture of the cat, perfectly content while a mouse hangs out in his arms. […]
Monday Inspiration: How to Give More Through Couponing
Many people look at couponers like hoarders. After all, that is what they often times see on television. Couponers are shown flaunting endless stockpiles of goods, and to the average viewer it may look wasteful. But a good couponer knows how to use all of that excess to best help others. Have you ever wondered […]
Monday Inspiration: Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
It’s time for a little Monday inspiration, so today we are talking about tips for getting a good night’s sleep. What does that have to do with getting inspired? Well quite a bit actually! How can you be inspired if you are lacking energy and mental alertness? Exactly! See what I mean? Now let’s get […]
Monday Inspiration: Finding Your Creativity
Have you ever felt like some people just have the knack to be crafty, and you don’t? Have you ever wanted to create the beautiful things you see on Pinterest, but just can’t? If you wish you could tap into your creativity, there is hope! Today, let’s talk about how to tap into your creativity […]
Daily Inspiration: Take Time to Celebrate
When you think of the world “celebrate” or “celebration”, do you think of a big party? Balloons? Food? Music and fun? Many times when we think about celebrations, we think of something large and grand. But did you know that there is no reason you can’t enjoy small celebrations each day? Taking the time to […]
Monday Inspiration: The Power of a Smile
You may have heard all of the facts about smiles. For example, did you know that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile? Oh, and that when you smile your brain releases feel good chemicals to the rest of your body? It’s true. Smiling is easy, effortless, and can improve the […]
Monday Inspiration: How to Set Goals
Do you typically dread Mondays? Many people do. But one commonality you will find amongst people who don’t dread Mondays are the ones who goal set for themselves. Those who goal set each week approach Monday as a challenge and a chance to meet the goals they have set. They actually come to anticipate Mondays […]
Monday Inspiration: Write a Letter
It’s Monday, and if you are like me, you are really feeling the burn. If I don’t get started on laundry I am afraid the laundry police will come and haul me away. There is grocery shopping to be done, the dog needs attention, and I just recovered from the usual Sunday night scramble to […]
Rainy Day Fun: DIY Paper Plate Umbrella for Kids
What do you do when you are faced with bored kids and a rainy day? You make paper plate umbrellas, of course! How cute and simple are these? With a few supplies, you can craft your own paper plate umbrella. Kids will love whipping up their own complete with yarn rain drops and tons of […]
Frugal Friday Family Fun: Fruit Cocktail Ice Pops
You are going to love this frugal and fun family activity! Let the kiddos cool down after a hard day of play when you make these fruit cocktail ice pops! They are so easy, I mean easy, and the end result is a tasty and cheap treat that the kiddos will want to gobble up. […]
Tuesday Inspiration: The Importance of a Promise
What does the word promise mean to you? Is it a word you put heavy weight on, or do you use it and abuse it? Let’s find some inspiration in the word promise today and think about what a promise means to us. I try to use the words I promise only when I know […]
Free Crafts: Patriotic Paint Chip Banner
Raise your hand if you haven’t done squat to get your home ready for Memorial Day! I see you out there! Well no worries, because here is a quick and easy Memorial Day banner you can make in minutes and on the cheap. With just a few supplies (paint chips, we love paint chips!) you […]
Monday Inspiration: Finding Your Self Worth
Have you ever thought about the amount of worth you give yourself? When you think about what you are worth, how high do you set your value? I once heard Oprah say that, “It is one thing to think you are owed something. It is another thing to think you are worthy of something.” Let’s […]
Frugal Friday Fun: DIY Summer Herb Infused Oil
Hello my frugal friends! It is Friday, so let’s do something a little fun, frugal, and crafty at the same time. Today, let’s explore how we can make those fresh grown herbs last a little longer. Take a look below at how I made my own herbal infused oil, using just my own fresh grown […]
Festive Fun: Memorial Day Centerpiece
Memorial Day is just around the corner, so let’s get in the spirit shall we? Add some patriotic charm to your space when you make this simple and CHEAP Memorial Day centerpiece! It is a great way to decorate your holiday table as well as a fun craft to even do with the kids. We […]
Monday Inspiration: The New Rich
Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do. Do without. I found these words embroidered on an old pillow many years ago. Someone told me it was a WW2 saying. I think it can easily be applied to life today. Don’t you? So do you embrace this notion of using it up and wearing […]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift: Tuna Can Trinket Holder
Mother’s Day is only 48 hours away, and if you are still looking for some fun and frugal last minute gifts, this DIY project is for you! This tuna can trinket holder is perfect for little hands top craft, and the end result is a purposeful and pretty trinket holder that anyone can use. You […]
Thrifty Tuesday: Washi Tape Votives
Hey friends! Are you just wild about washi tape? Seriously, is there anything you can’t do with it? I think not. The ideas are endless and only limited by your own mind. This week, let’s enjoy a thrifty Tuesday and give our votive candles a little pizazz. Why not dress up your votives with a […]
Monday Inspiration: How to Turn a Skill into A Business
It always amazes me at the talent and vision people possess. Women in particular, I tell ya we have an eye for things. We look at things differently. We see potential in what others don’t. We know how to take something we like and turn it into something we love. And if we are really […]
Mother’s Day Fun: Paint Chip Flower Bouquet
Today we are going to make something special for Mom, and we are going to do it for next to nothing because that is just how we roll! Take a look below at how you can make your own paint chip flower bouquet in just minutes and for next to nothing. This bouquet is […]
Frugal Fun: DIY Mother’s Day Washi Tape Frame
Treat mom to a lovely new picture frame this Mother’s Day while still keeping some cash in your pocket. With all of the money you save making this gorgeous craft, you can afford to treat her to dinner too! Take a look at how washi tape turns this ordinary frame into something spectacular. It is […]
Monday Inspiration: Letting Go of Resentment
Are you feeling resentment towards someone or something? Today I got to thinking about resentment and what exactly it means. At first I thought it was like holding a grudge, a bad memory from someones bad actions that just won’t go away. And in a way it is. But that is not entirely the case. […]
Frugal Friday Fun: $1 Flower Pot Makeover
Let’s enjoy a little frugal fun today, shall we? Take a look at how just $1 in materials can help you create a flower pot that is so fabulous and fun. I was able to whip this example up in just minutes, yet it looks picture perfect, like something that is table ready for a […]
Monday Inspiration: When It’s OK to be Selfish
Is being selfish ever a good thing? Well it can be, and that is what we are exploring this Monday. Let’s look at when it’s ok to be selfish, and how sometimes this can actually be beneficial to us. Have you traveled by plane recently? You know that rather annoying part of the flight where […]