As we make upgrades to our house I am showing you frugal updates that homeowners can do fairly easily. Trust me when I say that my husband and I are not carpenters! After our Powder Room Redo we had the confidence to tackle the upstairs bathrooms … [Read more...]
A Crafty Pantry Makeover: Updating with Wrapping Paper and Modge Podge
It all started on Pinterest. That's where all creativity is sparked these days, right? Then I went on daydreaming about it for months, because that is the next logical step. I KNEW I had to do this Crafty Pantry Makeover project in my pantry … [Read more...]
DIY Towel Hooks Tutorial
Very slowly, we have been updating our house one room at a time. First it was the downstairs powder room redo, then it was a simple cabinet in the laundry room. The upstairs received tile, paint, a custom framed mirror, and then it was time for … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions, Gifts, Crafts, and Recipes
Do you have room this year for more Christmas traditions, crafts, gifts, and recipes? Here is a fabulous list of ideas for you this Christmas season. There is something for everyone. Be sure to check out the Christmas Kid Crafts if you need to … [Read more...]
Do It Yourself Sharpie Coffee Cup Craft
The crafty goodness that is Pinterest has led to many DIY Sharpie Coffee Cup & Dinnerware DIY posts. This craft post follows along with the Pinterest phenomenon and give some tips and pointers for creating your very own personalized coffee cup. … [Read more...]
Frugal Gift Idea: Felt Race Track Tutorial
Do you need a frugal gift idea? Make a felt race track for your favorite child this year! Felt and glue are incredibly inexpensive and chances are that you already have some scissors lying around the house. How else would you cut your favorite … [Read more...]
When Life Hands You An Infection: Using a White Board to Keep Track of Prescriptions
When life hands you an infection all you need is a prescription to feel better. But one of the worst things about taking a prescription is remembering if you actually took it. Counting pills helps with the confusions, but it is very impractical to … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Festive Holiday Pens with Tutorial
This year add some flare to your writing with these homemade DIY holiday pens. They are so simple to make and are the perfect gift to pair with a journal, give to a teacher, or stick in a stocking. I purchased my supplies at JoAnn’s. The … [Read more...]
Christmas Crafts: Toilet Paper Santa and Reindeer
It's time to to break out the Christmas decorations and make some new Christmas crafts. With a roll of toilet paper you can make a Santa or a Reindeer that would look great sitting on the back of the toilet. Or, if your kids are like mine, randomly … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Craft: Toilet Paper Napkin Rings
Thanksgiving is a few days away. Give your kiddo a Thanksgiving craft to do on these long days. This week we are highlighting a frugal napkin ring craft that recycles a toilet paper/paper towel roll. Thank you Momondealz for sharing! Don't miss … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more