Yes, you read that correctly! This craft turns a dollar store toothbrush holder into a posy vase! Once and for all I have solved the problem of what to do with the bouquets of dandelions, wildflowers and weeds that your children bring you. I got this idea from a friend who had a “posy” vase… Keep Reading
Make Your Own Swiffer
When we moved into our house, I was thrilled to have beautiful hardwood floors. They are so classy and warm looking. However they do take a little bit of upkeep. My mom gave me a stickvac that doesn’t work well in her plush carpeted house. It works great for quick pickups of dust and kid… Keep Reading
Best Of: Quick and Easy Reuseable Shopping Bag Craft
In honor of Earth Month (and because I’m on the road today & don’t have a lot of time) I’m reposting this great and easy craft. If you have actually made these bags, please leave a comment and let us know. I’d also love to include some pictures!!! ******************** Well what do you know? Martha… Keep Reading
American Girl Doll
This year Princess is getting an American Girl Doll for her birthday. Lest you think I have lost my everliving frugal mind, I hasten to assure you that this is a grandmother gift. . . My mom promised Princess almost 2 years ago that when she turned 8 she would be taken in to New… Keep Reading
Frugal Bridal Shower Favor
Saturday I attended the bridal shower of a good friend’s daughter-law-to-be. It was a held at the local fire hall, with pretty spring plants as centerpieces and a frugal “bring a dish to pass” luncheon buffet. We don’t do things too fancy schmancy here upstate! The frugal way tends to be the typical way! Have… Keep Reading
Fun Frugal Valentines Day Crafts & Printables
Today I thought I’d share a fun frugal crafts for Valentines day! Don’t worry, even the craft impaired can handle these ones. If you are still intimidated by the word “craft”, try some of the easy printables. My lovely Mother in Law buys my kiddos their Valentines tohand out to their friends at school every… Keep Reading
How to Reuse/Recycle Christmas Cards
Photo by Patrick Q Remember how, when you were a kid, it used to be so exciting when you got mail? It was thrilling! Then, as you grow up, the mailbox quickly became the source of bills, statements and junkmail. I rarely get an actually note or letter these days. But at Christmas, ah Christmas,… Keep Reading
Homemade Dryer Balls (Frugal & Green!)
Several months ago my mom gave me some of those plastic dryer balls. You’ve seen them, they look like a tennis ball and a porcupine had a blue plastic love child. Up until that point, I had used the little squares of sponge soaked in liquid laundry softener & water method instead of dryer sheets…. Keep Reading
Easy Children’s Christmas Craft: Paperclip Angels
Need a quick and easy craft for your kids to make for teachers, bus drivers and friends? How about angel necklaces? This idea comes courtesy of my good friend Cherie, and has to be one of the easiest and cutest gift projects for little kids to make. It only takes a few minutes, the kids… Keep Reading
Best Thanksgiving Crafts and Decorations (Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series)
Welcome to the third day of the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series! So far we have shared some of our best frugal Thanksgiving Side Dishes and our Desserts (and don’t worry, if you didn’t have a chance to link your side dish or dessert the Mr. Linky will be open all week). Today we are looking… Keep Reading
