A DIY sugar scrub makes a wonderful, frugal gift. It’s easy to make, so it’s the perfect kid-made gift to give to family and friends. When I look back on some of my favorite gifts that I’ve ever received, I realize that most of them were homemade. In particular, the baby blanket that my …
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Going back to school isn’t just an emotional time, it’s also an expensive time. You have to buy all new clothes, accessories, and school supplies. It may seem hard to believe, but Dollar Tree actually has some good quality school supplies. Below is a list of amazing back to school supplies you can purchase at …
I don’t know about you, but we don’t have a lot of cash to spend freely after the bills are paid. For large purchases, we have to trim our budgets, save and make some extra cash. Every cent matters when it comes to an expensive purchase, so if you’re planning a big buy in the …
We have pets… Three of them, to be exact. Two cats and one enormous dog. And I’ve gotta be honest, pet hair can be a real problem if you let it get out of control. Here are five tips for dealing with pet hair that we’ve used to battle the constant shedding in our home.
How to Store Plastic Bags Do you have a plastic bag full of plastic bags in your kitchen? Guilty! While this is the easiest way to save those plastic bags, it’s not exactly the tidiest. This plastic bag storage idea is an easy way to get those bags organized and out of sight. As much …
I love being a boy mom. My son is playful, outdoorsy and full of creative ideas. Along with those wonderful traits come a lot of dirt and stains, as you might imagine. But I don’t worry about how dirty his clothes get when he’s digging in the mud or splashing in puddles thanks to all …
As the weather gets warmer, you might look up from your wintery daze and realize everything is a mess. That’s why spring cleaning was invented, right? But spring cleaning doesn’t just have to apply to your home. Your car is an extension of your home and deserves a spring clean of its own. Here are …
We’ve all been there. That birthday seems so far away–until it isn’t. Your nephew’s graduation is months away–but the days creep up on you. There you are, stuck, shopping for or making a gift at the last minute. And honestly? Most people can tell when you put zero thought and effort into a gift, because …
One the easiest ways to trim money in a tight budget is by cutting out entertainment costs. And one big area of spending for many households is the cable bill. Most packages with a good selection of channels are around $80 a month after the introductory rate. If you subscribe to premium channels or have multiple …
Cleaning the bathroom is the worst, isn’t it? I used to think so, because I waited until it had to be cleaned. I had to scour and scrub to remove soap scum from the showers. The sink and faucets were spotted with soap marks, and the mirror was dotted with toothpaste splatters. The toilet collected …
I don’t know about you, but I have super dry skin. Seriously dry… It’s bad. But one thing that keeps the flakiness at bay is a good body scrub. Rather than paying for a scrub at the store (with who knows what kind of ingredients), I prefer to make my own. This Lime Salt Scrub …
We’ve been remodeling our main bathroom a little at a time, and as we get ready to put the finishing touches on it, we’ve realized one thing: “Wow, we have a small bathroom!” We live in a 70’s ranch style home, and in most cases, the bathrooms were just small, functional rooms. We barely have room …
Is your Christmas budget stretched to the max? I know the feeling! We try to buy gifts for all the children in our extended families, and that can get expensive since more kids are added each year. Handmade gifts are a great way to save, but kids don’t exactly go crazy for jar mixes and …
I love the flavor of dishes that use a lot of onions, but I hate when my hands smell like onions even days later. A couple of months ago, I had to chop a bunch of onions for a dish I took to the church potluck. I prayed for no one to sit near me …