I love Valentine’s Day. Yes, it’s gotten too commercial but what holiday hasn’t? Valentine’s Day is special because it makes me stop and take a day to say, “Hey, I’m not taking you for granted.” Or, "How about we have a lunchtime date today?" It also gives me an excuse to wrangle an extra hug… Continue reading Love of Valentine’s Day
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I Love Pens, Too
Along with my chair obsession, I also have a thing for pens. For a lot of women it's shoes and for men maybe it's power tools but for some strange reason for me it's pens. Yes, I love pens, too. My favorite is Mr. Sharpie - fine tip, fat tip, medium tip – it doesn’t… Continue reading I Love Pens, Too
Better Late Than Never
I just mailed out our Christmas cards and gifts. This is hardly considered news because plenty of people do this every year. What makes this year different for me is that I did the mailing on Tuesday, January 3rd, and not before the holidays (gasp!). Unheard of for me. I always get the cards in… Continue reading Better Late Than Never
Generate Less Waste This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of year when there’s more of everything – shopping, eating, garbage, and good cheer. Here are some easy steps you can take to generate less waste this holiday season, while still making merry. You can be frugal, fancy, and fun during the holiday season! 1. Buy second-hand or vintage… Continue reading Generate Less Waste This Holiday Season
Frugal and Fancy Decorating for the Holidays
I love decorating our home for the Christmas season. We cut down our Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving each year and have it up until Epiphany to maximize the magical holiday season. Decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t have to take a lot of time or be a drain on the budget by following… Continue reading Frugal and Fancy Decorating for the Holidays
Readers’ Questions Answered Here
People are always asking me questions about where to purchase something, how to clean something, how to cook something, how to mend something, how to use a power tool, and what not. I love answering questions and am always happy to share a tip on what's worked and what hasn't. If you have a question, please… Continue reading Readers’ Questions Answered Here
Homemade Cards
Winter is a season of cards. Holiday cards, thank you cards, birthdays (at our house!), and Valentine’s Day are all occasions when you need cards. At our home, we favor the homemade card. It's simple and sweet card making! Using homemade cards will save lots of money, in comparison to purchasing new. Kids can participate… Continue reading Homemade Cards
Sewing Project: A Quilt for My Son
I’m almost done with a sewing project I started over a year ago. The project is a quilt for my son’s bed. He knows about it so you don’t have to worry about whispering. The hardest part about this project was definitely picking out the fabric. Getting a teenage-boy to the fabric store is one… Continue reading Sewing Project: A Quilt for My Son
Homemade Halloween Decorations
Decorating for Halloween is always fun and festive. Here are some ways to make it frugal, as well. Decorating with homemade Halloween decorations and in particular with tablecloths can transform a room quickly. These projects do involve purchasing fabric but you will have these decorations for years to come. Holiday decorations are seen only once… Continue reading Homemade Halloween Decorations
Go Gingham 