I’m buying farm fresh eggs from a local friends each week-2 dozen for $4. While I love quiche, hard boiled eggs, fried eggs, deviled eggs, egg strata, breakfast casserole and more–there is a point at which you think to yourself “what else can you make with eggs?”. That’s when a brilliant thought hit me. Mayonnaise! … Keep Reading
Frugal Stain Remover Soak
Stains are a fact of life when it comes to kids-or grownups that forget and weed the garden on their knees in their good jean capris. Sigh. Ok, so no one is perfect! Before you run out and buy some expensive stain remover, try this frugal stain soak and see how it works for you…. Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
What are the benefits to making your own laundry soap? 1. It’s a great money saver-especially if you compare it to the “allergy free” or “scent free” versions. 2. It’s easy! With 3 ingredients and a food processor you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes. 3. You know exactly what is… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Breadcrumbs
Don’t throw away those last few crackers, that end of a loaf of bread that is past it’s prime or that half a bagel no one ate. . . do the frugal thing and turn it into breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs are easy and economical to make at home! No matter what your budget, you can make… Keep Reading
DIY: Freezer Paper Fabric Stencils
Looking for a do it yourself gift that is inexpensive, easy and classy? Look no further! With freezer paper stenciling you can make an endless variety of custom items for all holidays~even for those “hard to craft for” men in your life. Now I have been dying to try freezer paper fabric stenciling for a… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
I want to share with you how you can use the Homemade Hamburger/Hotdog Bun recipe I gave you last week to make cinnamon rolls. I love this recipe because you can whip up the dough in your breadmachine (breadmaker) with almost no effort! 1. Make a batch of Hamburger Bun Dough-using 1/3 C sugar instead… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Hamburger / Hotdog Rolls
Have you ever considered making your own Hamburger and Hotdog Buns? With this recipe it’s inexpensive and easy! The bread machine does all the hard work-all you have to do is shape, rise & cook. I hope you enjoy this ABM (automatic bread machine) recipe! Homemade Hamburger/Hotdog Rolls 1 1/4 C Milk 1/3 C Vegetable… Keep Reading
36 Easter Basket You Can Make
We’ve got a little over a week left until Easter-Do you have your Easter Baskets yet? If not, never fear here are 36 ideas for Easter Baskets you can make. Although some of the baskets are specifically Easter themed, many of them could be used in multiple ways as gifts or home decor! Go DIY… Keep Reading
Recipe: Banana Squares
I am frequently overly optimistic when I purchase Bananas. They look so golden & delicious. . .the kids love them. . . they are only $.44 a lb. . . we’ll go through a dozen in no time right? Wrong. Sometimes we do-I swear Princess would eat 3 a day if I would let her. … Keep Reading
Using Homemade Laundry Detergent in an HE Washing Machine
The most frequent question I get about my homemade laundry soap recipe-both here on the blog and over on my YouTube video for making laundry soap is “Can I use homemade laundry soap/ laundry detergent in an HE washing machine?” The next most common question is “Really? Only one TBS for a load?”. . …. Keep Reading
