The snow has finally started to melt here in Upstate NY. Yay! It’s amazing how if it’s 47 degrees in October you are piling on the sweaters, but give me a 47 degree day in March then I’m in shirt sleeves soaking up the sun. Now that spring is here, it’s time to freshen up… Keep Reading
Summer Nailpolish
I’m not a nailpolish kind of gal. Between digging in the garden and having my hands in a sink full of water for regular dishes, canning and preserving, and all sorts of other things, even the strongest polish seems to chip off in no time. And I may or may not have a slight habit… Keep Reading
Easter Outfits
Do you dress your kids up for Easter? I remember how much fun it was to put Princess in an adorable dress when she was a toddler and little girl–like playing dress up. Now the kids are older, and I like them to look spiffy, but I don’t want to spend a fortune. At 10… Keep Reading
5 Ways to Wear a Walmart Tank Top
Who out there loves tank tops? They are so comfortable and versatile. Now I know many of you don’t think Walmart when you think fashion (although seriously–they have some super cute stuff for spring, maxi skirts, adorable tops. . .) but you really should give them a look. When it comes to basics they can’t… Keep Reading
Around the Web: Felted Sweater into a Cardigan at Threadbanger
Threadbanger is always fun and edgy-this DIY Project shows how to turn a felted crew neck sweater into a cardigan-although the style isn’t quite “me”, I think it would be a great craft for someone with the panache to pull it off! And of course, being made from a thrifted wool sweater it is frugal… Keep Reading
Frugal Beauty: The Frugal Moisturizer Experiment
As I used up the last of my Oil of Olay spf15 moisturizer about a week ago, I decided it was time to challenge myself to be more frugal in my beauty routine. I’m going natural. I’m going frugal. I’m going Olive Oil! Yes, you read that right. I have decided to use extra virgin… Keep Reading
Tutorial-Add An Adjustable Waist to Any Pants
Let’s face it. Most kids have no butt and no hips, their waist just goes straight down to their legs with nothing to hold the pants up. I could never get my children to wear a belt. I think that it was too difficult for them to unbuckle & buckle for bathroom breaks when they… Keep Reading
DIY Button Earrings (Make it for Christmas)
The holidays will soon be upon us, so once a week I will be featuring a great DIY project / tutorial from around the internet that would make a fabulous frugal Christmas gift. I’m kicking things off with simple yet stylish button earrings. You could easily whip up a pair of Button Earrings for every… Keep Reading
Frugal Skills: Coloring Your Hair At Home
Do you color your hair? I’m actually pretty lucky-although my mom started going silver at 25, I’m in my late 30’s and still only have a few strands of gray here and there. However I have been “fashion” dying my hair with some red highlights for the last year or so. It’s fun and it’s… Keep Reading
Legwarmers
Well, apparently we are having fashion flashbacks to the 1980’s lately, and legwarmers are back in. I guess if you are a dancer they never went out (dancers were the ones to invent legwarmers ya know). Anyway, I was over at “Crafty Gift” post with the knitting patterns. She is a frugal fashion blog and… Keep Reading
