Spring Mantel: How to decorate

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Decorating our home is one of my favorite things to do. I tend to keep the Living Room more primitive and decorate with country antiques. And I decorate the Dining Room with a little more color and whimsy. I have decorated our Mantel with lots of different ideas. Last year, I used a little more color… [Continue Reading]

Sprinkles ~ Re-purposing Spice Rack Bottles

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A few years back, while visiting one of my favorite gals, Bakerella, I saw a Spice Rack that she had purchased and stored her Sprinkles in. Well, of course, at the time, it was way above my budget, so I have just been using old plastic jars to store my Sprinkles in. Since my cupcake… [Continue Reading]

Frugal Gift Giving

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‘Tis the Season ~ Decorating, Baking, Cooking and Gift Giving Even though it’s always great if you can craft or bake for your Gift Giving. But, sometimes, it just is impossible, whether your time is limited or you just aren’t able. Although these gifts are not homemade, I still wanted to share them with you and… [Continue Reading]

Shopping Deals for the Week

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Shopping was kinda slim this week, needed to make due with what I had. But I was able to get a few good deals. I continue to do 90% of my grocery shopping at Aldi’s. And just go to Kroger and Walmart for what is on sale and I have a coupon for. I spent… [Continue Reading]

Reusing Storage Bags

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Part of being frugal and trying to cut corners wherever I can, is finding ways to reuse, reduce and recycle. This may or may not be a new idea for you, but I reuse storage bags (Ziploc). First, I turn them inside out and wash them. I put a drop or two of dishsoap on… [Continue Reading]

Frugal Slip N’ Slide

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The boys have been having fun on our frugal homemade Slip N’ Slide. What you will need… Large Plastic Tarp One or Two Sprinklers hooked up to a water hose Kids that want to have some Summer Fun Lay the tarp in the yard, turn the sprinklers on and have fun! For more great blog… [Continue Reading]

Frugal Family Fun

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On 4th of July, the weather was not too good, to say the least. It rained and was 65 degrees. We did go to the parade, but spent the entire day at home inside, we did make it to the fireworks in the evening, in the rain. While trying to decide what to do, we… [Continue Reading]