How to Re-use Your Left Over Bread Bags….
Know what’s not fun? (Besides your kids getting the stomach flu three different times in three weeks?) Oh wait…I digress…. When your family all arrives at your house for a “smashing” birthday party, and you realize…….I forgot the ICE!!!! And you have to send your wonderful husband out on a mad dash to get some…. … Read more
A Frugal Breakfast….CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS! {Jar Mix Series Pt.2}
Allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite mixes to have on hand….. Chocolate Chip (or) Blueberry Muffin Mix!! I like to make 3 or 4 of these mixes at once, and then I’m “set” for the next couple of weeks! My wonderful mother in law found some blueberries on sale (at Aldi), … Read more
A Cheaper Way to Make…..BROWNIES {Jar Mix Series Pt.1}
A couple of months ago, I came across a post called “Baking Shortcut- Make Your Own Mixes,” about putting your bread machine ingredients in jars ahead of time…..what a great idea!! That got me a’thinkin. Why spend money on things like “brownie mix,” when I am sure it would be cheaper to make it … Read more
Happy Birthday, My Son…..Lego Style…..
Nine years old. How did this happen?? I guess that’s a question all of us mama’s ask ourselves at one point or another….. “What kind of party do you want this year?” Asks me. “I think I want a………Lego party.” Says he. So here I go with my frugal self off to research … Read more
Laundry Folding Series: Underwear Folding (Pt.5-final)
SewChicandUnique has a tutorial HERE…. And for the “grand finale” in the Saturday laundry folding series……. **trumpets** underwear folding. Yes, I went there. Hey, don’t knock it ’till you’ve tried it. I use this method……. But from all the videos I saw on YouTube……all the cool kids are doing it this … Read more
How to Refill Your Swiffer Wet Jet Bottle…..For Free!!
Photo Credit I used to have a Swiffer Wet Jet…..it was lovely. I loved seeing all the dirt on the bottom of the refill pad. Made me feel useful. But then, alas, I just got plum tired of spending money on refills. So, I tried to sell it in a garage sale. But no … Read more
Menu Monday: Melt In Your Mouth….Butter/Sugar Cookies (Valentines Day Style!)
(I must first confess. These have little to do with “frugal,” and nothing to do with “Christian,” but I would definitely put them into the “living” category…) Around Valentine’s day a couple of years ago, at the close of our home group, our wonderful Mrs. Paula brought out a plate of these….. They were buttery. … Read more
Laundry Folding Series: How to Fold a T-Shirt in 2 Seconds {Pt.4}
Photo Credit Japanese T-Shirt folding……. Who knew?? (And I think we’ll wrap it up next week with…..drumroll…..I can’t believe I’m even saying this…..underwear folding.) I know… who folds their underwear, anyway? Well, I do, actually…(after watching the video, that is). And…..I’m pretty sure I just crossed some kind of line here…. So….. Enjoy!! (You … Read more
The Cutest Shirt I’ve Ever Seen? Why, yes. Yes it is.
JustDrinkACoke has a pretty fabulous tutorial on making this “most cutest shirt ever” using only an old shirt, and a piece of ribbon. See the full tutorial….HERE. C’mon girls. We can SO do this! A couple of notes…… If you don’t have red or pink ribbon, you could cut up an old … Read more
Top Tip Tuesday: How to Make New Candles Using Your Leftover Wax!
I love my candles! I also know how expensive they can be…. That’s what prompted me to devise a plan for that little bit of wax always left over at the bottom of my candles….. Why not reuse it to make MORE CANDLES!! So here’s what you’ll need…. a candle warmer (around $5.00 … Read more
