Thrifty Home Ideas
Homemade Holiday Gifts: DIY Vintage Book Ornament
Have you noticed that decorative items with vintage appeal are becoming quite popular? People love the old and worn look on their decor items, as they really give your home a warm and cozy feel. This holiday season, embrace the vintage vibe when you create these easy DIY vintage book ornaments. If you have a […]
Trash to Treasure: Spray Paint Makeover!
Everyone loves a great trash to treasure makeover don’t they? If you love finding old things and repurposing them into something new and fresh, this DIY project is for you. With the holidays coming, you will want to find an assortment of candle holders to set your table aglow. But what if you can’t find […]
Frugal Kiddie Craft: DIY Scented Paper Plate Pie
Friday is here, so let’s get crafty! Today, why not spend a little quality time with the kiddos and create something fun? This paper plate pie craft is not only a great time to make, but chances are you already have everything you need to make it right in your own house. The best part […]
Thrifty Tuesday Craft: The Perfect Pumpkin Votive Holder
Are we tired of pumpkins yet? I sure hope not, as the Thanksgiving season is just beginning! Pumpkins are a great way to show the harvest of the season and bring a pop of color into your homes. They not only represent the month of October and Halloween, but are truly great for November and […]
Simple Gifts: Brown Sugar Meatloaf in a Jar
With the holidays approaching, you are going to want to keep a stash of gifts on hand! You never know when a guest may drop by that you want to present a token of your love and friendship to. Gifts in a jar are a great way to have easy to give gifts on hand, […]
750+ Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils
750+ Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils Halloween is getting closer and closer! Are you ready? I know that many of you will be picking up your pumpkins over the next few days as you are out shopping! I’ve got a fantastic list here for you to check out! This list contains over 750+ FREE Pumpkin Carving […]
Friday Crafting Fun: Cute Clementine Pumpkin Snack
It’s Friday! So you know what that means, it is time to get crafty. Because Halloween is just a few weeks away, let’s take a look at the perfect spooky snack. This cute clementine pumpkin snack is not only fun to make, but fun to eat as well. You can whip one up in just […]
Dollar Tree DIY: Autumn Leaf Luminary Jar Gift
Autumn just wouldn’t be the same without the whirling and twirling of fall leaves, would it? This season, bring some of the warmth of fall leaves indoors with this Autumn Leaf Luminary. It is so easy to make, yet looks so lovely displayed in your home on a chilly fall night. And as always, you […]
Dollar Tree DIY: $1 Spooky Mouse Die Cut Ideas!
Thank goodness we made to Friday! Let’s get the weekend going with some fun and frugal decorating shall we? If you have a buck, then you have all you need to create a hauntingly good time in your home! Today’s Dollar Tree DIY project is just that, a simple Dollar Tree product turned into something […]
Dollar Tree DIY: Frugal Fall Painted Leaf Wreath
Can you believe it is time to start raking leaves already? They are twirling and swirling through the air all around us. And while you might just want to rake them to the curb for a swift disposal, don’t do so without saving a few first. Why? For this excellent Dollar Store DIY project of […]
Face Painting Friday: DIY Spider Web Halloween Face Painting
Today is Friday, so that means we are going to let our hair down a little bit and have some fun. With the Halloween season upon us, you may be looking for some ways to fancy up your face with some haunting fun. Well you have stumbled upon the perfect tutorial to learn how […]
Dollar Tree DIY: Thrifty Trick or Treat Bucket
October is here, which means in just a few short weeks, it will be time to dress the little ones up and hit the neighborhood for tricks and treats! Sure you could gather all of your candy swag in pillowcases or pumpkin face buckets, but why not try to make your own instead? This simple […]
Frugal Fall DIY: Rustic Raffia Wrapped Vases
Fall is the time where we invite all of the rustic charm Mother Nature has to offer into our homes. Dried leaves, twigs, flowers, and of course rustic raffia are all great ways to add some autumn splendor to your decor. You can find raffia in large bundles at your local Dollar Tree store, or […]
Top 25 Homemade Cleaners Round Up
Top 25 Homemade Cleaners Round Up Using coupons are a great way to help your families budget, but have you ever considered homemade cleaners? Homemade cleaners are a great way to stretch your budget even more. Often times you will be able to use things that are around your house. I’ve searched high and low […]
Halloween Decor on a Dime: DIY Spooky Faces Lantern
I don’t know about you, but it seems to me like fall decorating is in full swing. Everywhere you look you see pumpkins popping up, scarecrows, and lots of Halloween hues. Get in on this festive fun by decorating your own home with all the sights of the season. And no worries, you don’t have […]
Easy Friday Upcycle: Repurposed Pumpkin Treat Jar
Was this an exhausting week or what? Just when you thought you could not take on one more project this week, I am bringing you a new one! Now don’t fret, because this one is so easy, so inexpensive, and so fun that it won’t even feel like a project. In just minutes, you can […]
Darling DIY: Tissue Paper Candy Corn Lantern
Oh la la! This is one DIY project you do not want to miss. If you are looking for one sweet treat, this tissue paper candy corn lantern will fit the bill. It is so sweet, so inexpensive, and so easy to create. You only need four supplies to get this party started, and in […]
Fall Dollar Tree Decor: DIY No Sew Placemat Pillow
Have you dug up all of your fall decor yet? If not, what are you waiting for? The nip is in the air and the mums are starting to bloom, so now is the time to start celebrating the autumn season. But what if you don’t have big bucks to spend on fall decor? […]
Darling Dollar Store DIY: Hauntingly Beautiful Bat Plate
Don’t you just love a fun and frugal craft project? The Halloween season is the perfect time to start getting crafty, as you will be ready to get rid of all of your summer decor and start bringing in the coziness of fall. If you are wanting some fresh new Halloween decor but don’t […]
Thrifty Craft Idea!! Super cute Butterfly Frame!
This is such a cute idea and would be super fun to create with the kids to give as gifts! I have the most adorable Butterfly house that my niece Arizona made for me many years ago and it is still very special to me! This butterfly frame will go great right […]
Frugal Fall DIY Projects: Paint Chip Crafts Part Two
On Tuesday we learned how to create some fun fall crafts using paint chip freebies you can find at your local hardware store. Well don’t put those paint chips away just yet because today we are going to learn two more projects that can get your home hauntingly festive for less. So gather your paint […]
Frugal Fall DIY Projects: Paint Chip Crafts Part One
Have you ever considered using paint chips in your crafting? Paint chips are otherwise known as the colorful paint sample strips and cards available at your local hardware store. They come in a wide range of hues and are quite sturdy, which makes them perfect for all of your crafting needs. Oh, and the very […]
Thrifty Thursday: Easy ways to save money each month
It’s Thrifty Thursday so that is a good time to talk about ways that you can save a few bucks each month!! Honestly, one of the easiest way to save is to pay attention to how much you spend. I can tell you that when I stop paying attention before I know it […]
Thrifty Ideas – Raising Frugal Kids
Raising Frugal Kids As frugal Moms and Dads, we often spend a ton of time focusing on raising our kids as frugally as possible, but do we teach them to be frugal themselves? How do you teach them to be frugal themselves? Is it too young to start? In this post, I […]
Recycle or Reuse? What to do with all of these newspapers!!
Oh my gosh.. what do we do with all of these newspapers that keep accumulating?! If you have been couponing for any period of time, there comes a point that you MUST deal with the newspaper issue. I went a LONG time getting ten full newspapers per week before I finally came to […]