Let's face it: Times are tight and budgets are shrinking. But there are ways to stretch, and even (gasp!) have fun doing it! This blog is about finding ways to get more from every household dollar, and enjoy every precious minute.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Creating the designs on my sewing machine was fun and allowed me to
really get creative. If you’d like to try it and are in need of a sewing
machine, check your local retail stores and online shopping centers for
great deals and reasonable prices. Here’s how I created my embellished paper borders...
Friday, September 02, 2011
I have found several free alternatives to pricey items over the years.
I’ll admit, for some of these items I have chosen to actually pay more
money due to upgrades, but many of them were just plain free -- with no
strings attached either! Here are a few of hidden gems I use...
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
During one of my de-clutter sessions, I came across
several mesh wash bags... Being the penny-pinching mom that I am, I came up with several new uses
for these soft and washable bags...
I began to collect embroidered patches when my son was around 5 years
old. It began with a few he’d acquire in scouting clubs or picked up
while on vacation in gift shops. Others were from fire department
uniform patches from his dad...
School lunches can be a joy to your child, your child’s teacher and to
you. However, when you forget to pack one the night before or forget to
pre-package all the goodies for the week, they sure can be a pain!...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
...Here are a few ways to keep your locks luxurious. Whether you spend
money on treating your hair or not, there are some general rules I live
by to keep my hair healthier, without spending a fortune...
...Today, although many men still lather up using shaving brushes, they are
not as common as they used to be. A friend gave me her collection of
shaving brushes that she used to display with other vintage toiletry
items in her guest bathroom. I’ve added one or two of my own from flea
market finds...
Have you ever found time in your busy schedule to clean your home and
begun gathering up all of your needed supplies only to discover many of
your items are nearly empty? Fear no longer! I have a few tips that you
can use to help...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
I’m in love with homemade pancakes -- there’s just something about them! We
have a weekly tradition in our home...every Sunday morning we
make pancakes -- homemade pancakes from scratch...
...I find information within the pages of these vintage etiquette books so fascinating! I
wanted to share some traditions and standards of the past I found most
intriguing throughout each of them...
I always fall in love with new beauty products and gadgets. However,
many of these products can be quite pricey. Luckily, I've found several
ways to get my beauty product fix without breaking the bank. Check out a few of my tricks and tips...
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Between purchasing school items and getting the children back into
the school routine, gearing up for back-to-school can be a very busy and
stressful time... Here are 10 tips I’ve found to be helpful for my family...
In this August heat, how many times have you found yourself slightly
overheated and rummaging for an item to fan yourself?... Here’s a simple craft for making fun pocket fans to keep in a purse, backpack or car glove-box...
When
I think of going to the farmer’s market, I vision long rows of neatly
aligned and freshly picked vegetables, large tubs overflowing with vine
ripened melons and cantaloupe, and baskets of fresh corn...
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Are you in need of coupons? If so, you’d be pleased to know that saving
coupons is just one tweet or Facebook “like” away. Sometimes it does pay
to be socially connected.... There are several places that should be on your radar for social media savings. Here are just a few...
...most of us
tend to hang on to books and magazines with no intent of ever
revisiting them, creating an accumulation of items that can take over an
enormous amount of space. So when you’re ready to purge those books and magazines, here are some ideas to help you...