Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork
I’m always on the lookout for wooden frames. Wooden frames, with or without the glass in them, are generally the least expensive item at garage sales, estate sales, and second-hand stores. Who wants frames without glass, matting material, and artwork? I do! You’ll want them, too, after you see how easy it is to frame {Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork}
Understand the Financial Crisis by Viewing
As a fitting end to financial literacy month let’s try to educate ourselves about, not just our own financial situation but, that of the country, and in the process maybe we’ll learn a little about ourselves. The enormity and scope of the financial crisis is so all encompassing and affected so many people that it’s {Understand the Financial Crisis by Viewing}
And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…
Jessyka! Congratulations. Jessyka is a knitter and a sewer – and you can read about her projects here. Thanks to everyone who left a comment. If you didn’t win the cover but you’d like to sew one yourself, please click here to find the pattern, pictures, and how to directions. Want to read about the {And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…}
Saving Seeds from Your Garden
Sometimes I try a do it yourself project and it works. Sometimes, not so much. These are seeds I gathered from our vegetable garden last fall. Pumpkin, squash, pepper, and arugula. Saving seeds is supposed to be simple. These seeds are ready to plant. I think. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I’ll keep you {Saving Seeds from Your Garden}
Turn Artwork Into Wall Decor
When you have bare walls that need decorating in your home, do you automatically think how expensive it will be to adorn your walls with artwork? It can be expensive, unless you use your children’s (or perhaps your own) creations, displayed in used frames. The best part of this display? None of my frames match {Turn Artwork Into Wall Decor}
Store Security Tag Still Attached to Coat
This question comes from my dear friend, Darcy. Darcy loves it when I call her from an estate sale or garage sale and say, “Get over here, fast!” – she comes running! She’s one of my regular partners in crime when I head to “The Bins” for some shopping fun. Our field trips to the {Store Security Tag Still Attached to Coat}
Learn to Shop at Goodwill Outlet Store
One of the best ways to save money at home is by purchasing used items, instead of new. If you’d like to learn to shop at one of my favorite used clothing, furniture, and book stores, come join me for a field trip adventure! Read on for details and see what I love to purchase {Learn to Shop at Goodwill Outlet Store}
Sticky Pasta Solution
This reader’s question comes from my Mother-in-law’s dear friend, Kim. Kim lives in Nassau, Bahamas, where life is always good and the sun is warm year round. Kim writes, “You would think after eons of cooking I’d have most answers but I don’t. Twelve of us (the family) were coming over for pasta. One recipe {Sticky Pasta Solution}
Found Treasures
An easy way to decorate your home, yard, and outdoor space is with free items. With no cost and very little effort, you can have a comfortable, lovely home and garden. I’m always open to picking up free things because it’s easy and the price is right. My neighborhood is the best for picking up {Found Treasures}
Tissue Box Slip-Cover Give Away on Go Gingham
Since I know not everyone wants to sew a slip-cover for a tissue box, I’m giving this one away! This cover would look adorable in your kitchen, I just know it. Here are the rules: Tissue Box Slip-Cover Give Away on Go Gingham Leave a comment below telling me if you like small gingham squares {Tissue Box Slip-Cover Give Away on Go Gingham}
Sewing Project: Tissue Box Slip-Cover
I love sewing but I wouldn’t dream of sewing a slipcover for a sofa or some other large piece of furniture. Too overwhelming! Too much time! I’d much rather sew something small, using my fabric scraps, and that I can start and finish in an afternoon. This tissue box slip-cover fits that criteria. These covers {Sewing Project: Tissue Box Slip-Cover}
The Library Book Return Basket
Having systems and routines in a household make everything run more smoothly. Keeping clutter to a minimum is another household running trick that helps. This is especially true in the entryway of a home. Order upon entering and exiting a home is much more pleasant than chaos. We don’t need to be reminded of all {The Library Book Return Basket}
After School Snacks
Several years ago for a New Year’s resolution, I decided to not purchase any individually packaged snack foods for our family. The reason? I was tired of buying food that was overly packaged, generated waste, was unhealthy, and expensive. This resolution really stuck and I rarely purchase packaged snack foods today. The exception is when {After School Snacks}
Links to Like: Financial Sites I Like
Since this month is National Financial Literacy month, this week’s focus is money, budgeting, and personal finance. I don’t just recommend sites on a whim so, if it’s listed below, that means it’s worth sharing. If you have a favorite financial site, I’d love to hear about it! Financial RX founder, Wendy Mihm, says “I {Links to Like: Financial Sites I Like}
Frugal and Green Gift Ideas
With wedding season approaching and brides everywhere diligently planning their weddings, I wanted to share with you three simple, tasteful wedding gift ideas. These gifts are frugal, green, and never go out of style. One gift idea you can even make yourself! Any of these would make wonderful housewarming gifts or host/hostess gifts as well. {Frugal and Green Gift Ideas}
