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...]
How to Make a Tulle Wand: Perfect for Party Favors and Holidays!
Tulle wands are incredibly adorable, easy to make, and very inexpensive too! At JoAnn's 2 yards of tulle costs about $2.00 before coupons or sales. A dowel costs 59¢ and ribbon can be purchased for as low as 33¢ per roll. A cheap bottle of paint … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Milk Carton Stool Tutorial
This week's Crafty Tuesday Milk Carton Stool Tutorial post is brought to you by Wrong Way Dummy. We love this craft and hope you do too! Be sure to check out Wrong Way Dummy for lots of frugal craft inspiration. I was once again perusing … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Create a Plastic Bag Kite
For those of us who like frugal projects that bring hours of fun, the Plastic Bag Kite does not disappoint! When it is windy out and you think to yourself "Gee, it would be fun to go fly a kite today, but we don't have one." The solution is … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: How to Make Tulle Pom Poms
This week's Crafty Tuesday craft is incredibly easy. My daughter fell in love with these Tulle Pom Poms: They were hanging on the ceiling at Bath and Body Works. As soon as we walked through the door they were all that my daughter could look … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Bubble Refill Container + Cute Bubble Song
As the weather warms up there is no doubt that BUBBLES are going to be an integral part of outdoor play. This spring we have had numerous containers of bubbles spill on the garage floor already this season. After seeing the original bubble refill … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Magnetic Cookie Sheet Homework Center Tutorial
Organization is something our family really struggles with. It seems like we get important papers sent home on a regular basis. The most important paperwork that is sent home is my kingergartener's homework packet which is sent home on Monday and … [Read more...]
How to Make a Rapunzel Outfit for the Disney Princess Half Marathon
There are a few times a year when it is acceptable to go all out and dress up. Of course the Disney Princess Half Marathon is one of those times! If you want to know how to make an adult sized Rapunzel Costume for the Disney Princess Half Marathon … [Read more...]
Basic Ruffle Skirt Tutorial
Basic Ruffle Skirt Tutorial - Making ruffle skirts is incredibly easy and can be done without the use of a sewing pattern. Trust me, I am not a sewer and have only had a sewing machine for 4'ish years. I love making cute things for my girls.....but … [Read more...]
Starting a Biggest Loser Challenge with a Google Form
I.Need.To.Lose.10.Pounds. There, I said it. I really, really, want to lose those 10 pounds, but I can't. A few friends and I started doing a Biggest Loser challenge at the end of 2011, but none of us were doing all that great....ok, I take that … [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