Have you been checking out the weekly Bundle of the Week deals? With each bundle, you get FIVE ebooks focused on a central theme for just $7.40. I'm super excited about this week's bundle! Whether you're a new or experienced gardener, this week's collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables. The Gardening Bundle includes: Frugal Gardening 101 by Phoebe Hendricks In Frugal Gardening 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Vegetable Gardening [...]
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Confession time: I never did finish my closet makeover that was part of the 21 Day Self-Discipline Challenge. In fact, I didn't even finish the challenge, however I DID finish one task that was part of the closet makeover project. You've seen the fun jewelry hangers all over Pinterest, made with mismatched drawer pulls and handles? Well, I took it to the next level. I have a huge walk-in closet with built-in shelves. Since I'm purging my home at the moment, I ended up with some extra space and I thought...why not? I absolutely LOVE my new jewelry organizer! I [...]
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a basket full of 99¢ t-shirts at Crest Foods. Then a week later I found the same sale at Homeland. Right away, I knew what I would do with them so I purchased a selection of fun spring colors. I think the girls and I will make some of these fun rolled flowers during Spring Break and then use them for wreaths and head pieces and pillows and who knows what else. Check out this simple to follow rolled flower tutorial at Tatertos & Jello. It's also filled with lots of ideas for [...]
Looking for a frugal Valentine's Day centerpiece ? Last year at Valentine's Day, I decided to dress up the table for our regular family dinner at the last minute. I needed to throw together a quick centerpiece with what I had on hand. What I came up with turned out to be very elegant, frugal and functional. Here's how: Glass cake stand or platter Glass candle holder & candle (a larger size is better but any size with work) 3-5 Tea light or votive holders w/ candles Brownies cut into heart shapes Whole strawberries Place the glass candle holder w/ [...]
Not only does making your own laundry detergent save money, it also allows you to customize your product. You can opt for completely hypo-allergenic, experiment with different fragrances, add in extra-cleaning power and make it in small or large batches. There are lots of different recipes out there and many of them work really well. It's really just a matter of trial and error to find the one you decide to stick with. Personally, I prefer this powdered recipe with the extra oxi cleaning power. It's quick, inexpensive, easier than making liquid and cleans well. You can find the ingredients [...]
Over the years, I've tried lots of different home management methods. Some were designed by others, some were thrown together by me. None of them worked. They were either too elaborate, taking more time than they saved or they weren't thought out well enough to be efficient. Over the past year (2012), I've been thinking through plans for a Home Management Binder. I jotted down ideas, created templates with google, made lists and prioritized. At last, I think I've come up with a SIMPLE system that will work for me, and just might work for you too. The Simple Household [...]
