Frugal Living Blog

Coffee Can Turned Tree or Plant Cutting Keeper

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:13:51 GMT

Keep your tree or plant cuttings sturdy and safe! Use an empty coffee can to hold dirt/potting mix, moisten to desired dampness. Cut an x hole in the lid

Roasted Garbanzo Bean Recipe: Frugal, crunchy, healthy snack food

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:24:34 GMT

Easy Roasted Garbanzo Bean Recipe

Recycled Pub Mix Containers for Food Storage

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:15:42 GMT

I repurposed a coat closet into a food pantry and wanted some containers for dry goods (beans, rice, etc.). Pub mix (the pretzel mix snack) containers

Declutter your home and your life: tips to help you free up physical space in yo

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:25:00 GMT

How to Declutter your home successfully

Candy Filled Paper Cone

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:12:44 GMT

For my cousin's wedding I made paper cones; I got the idea and pattern online. Using heavy card stock I cut out the cone and decorated it with a paper

A Spoonful of Kisses

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:09:49 GMT

Purchase a bag of Hershey kisses, ribbons, disposable spoons and mesh or tulle to cover (in your wedding colors, of course!) Fill the spoon with kisses

Making homemade fabric softener is easy, saves money, and is environmentally fri

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:03:05 GMT

Make your own homemade fabric softener using inexpensive, all natural ingredients

Candle to kindle?

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:01:59 GMT

Instead of throwing away the last bits of candles left over when the wick is too short, I save them up and when there is enough-- I melt them down and

Holiday Recycling Ideas

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:43:46 GMT

* Buy baskets from thrift stores to use for DIY gift baskets * Use ribbon from previous gifts for home decor * Reuse gift ties in as hair bows or to

Mac N Cheese w/Tuna

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:28:45 GMT

I've raised a couple of finicky boys on very little income and I figured they'd hate this since they hated tuna but I didn't have anything else in the

Beauty Spa Treatments to Try at Home

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:45:38 GMT

Who says you have to spend a lot of money to pamper yourself? Treat yourself to these beauty spa treatments at home with supplies you probably already have in your kitchen!

Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:51:21 GMT

Pimento cheese recipe - make your own delicious natural cheese spread at home

Birch Tree Favors

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:06:45 GMT

For a winter wedding/Christmas wedding/nature-themed wedding you could decorate disks of tree trunk with pine needle clusters and red berries (holly berries

How to Get 20% More - Free!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:15:31 GMT

Any kind of 'tubed' lotion, make-up...when you can no longer get any out, you cut the tube and there is always a lot left in the bottom to use! Even

Home beauty spa treatment: Find your best beauty spa - try these easy spa beauty

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:54:10 GMT

Five easy beauty spa treatment tips to try at home

Family budget vacations: Smart strategies for family vacations on a budget

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:52:07 GMT

Family budget vacations: Best tips for saving on your low budget vacation

Clean Out that Weird Kitchen Drawer

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:58:52 GMT

Every kitchen has one. A drawer where all the weird tools and attachments go that you hardly ever use. 1. Empty the contents of that drawer into a box

Frugal wedding planning: Frugal wedding tips for planning your big day

Wed, 25 May 2011 18:30:56 GMT

Frugal wedding planning: How to plan the day of your dreams for the frugal bride

Wedding Reception Food: Deciding what to serve at your budget reception

Wed, 25 May 2011 02:59:14 GMT

Wedding Reception Food: The best ideas for saving money and your sanity

Juiceboxes to Seed Starters

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:05:22 GMT

Recently my son and I went to plant our garden seeds and found that we didn't have any containers. We had a ton of empty juice boxes, so we just took out

Living on a budget: Creating a budget is the easy part. Now you have to figure o

Sun, 22 May 2011 21:01:34 GMT

Tips for living on a budget and sticking with it

What To Do With Worn Out Socks

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:28:54 GMT

Have holey socks? If you wear nail polish, old cotton socks with holes in them or stretched out elastic make perfect cloths for removing nail polish. I was frustrated trying to find something to use when taking off nail polish - I don't wear it on my fingers, but I usually keep my toe nails polished. I don't like the way cotton balls fall apart and leave streaks of cotton behind. And you have to use so many of them to get the polish off well. Paper towels don't work well, either. It is either because they are too thin to hold much polish remover, or they are not rough enough to give the friction you need to remove the polish thoroughly; I'm not sure which. I was temped to use a washcloth, but I didn't want to ruin any of my washcloths (although old worn out ones would work quite well). Then I thought of the socks - I found a pair that was on its last leg and tried it. It worked great! I didn't need to use much remover because the cotton absorbed enough to use on several toes. It had the right about of texture to rub the polish off easily. Plus, it can be washed and used again and again for this purpose. Hooray for re-purposing!

Budget Wedding Gown: Find frugal wedding dresses and save on your special day

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:07:40 GMT

Need a Budget Wedding Gown? Top Tips for Saving Money on your Wedding Gown

Frugal living ideas for saving money throughout your home: ways save water & ele

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:11:25 GMT

Frugal living ideas can save you more money than you can imagine! Learn how to spend less and live better!

Cheap wedding venues and wedding reception locations for your special day

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:38:29 GMT

Cheap wedding venues: How to choose the perfect location for your budget wedding venue

Reusing Junk Mail as Scrap Paper

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:25:39 GMT

Have you noticed how many junk mail fliers and insurance letters etc. are written on one side only? I keep mine for my kids to use as drawing paper,

Plastic Grated Romano Cheese Containers

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:18:59 GMT

The grated cheese containers typically have a flip top lid with holes for sprinkling on one side and a larger hole for spooning on the other side of the

Kale with Garlic and White Cannellini Beans

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:47:19 GMT

Try this great vegetarian recipe - it is packed with nutrition and inexpensive to make! Ingredients 2 heads of kale with stems removed 4 cloves garlic,

Inexpensive Favor Ideas

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:27:46 GMT

I got married last year in May. We were on a very tight budget so I did a lot of research online for making my own favors. What I finally decided on

My daughter's wedding

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:20:25 GMT

We are still in the planning mode but have several frugal ideas already lined up. 1. We are skipping the church and having it at my home. A simple runner

Shoulder Pad Coin Purse For Your Little One

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:17:09 GMT

Just sew 2 shoulder pads together leaving straight edge open. Add cord or ribbon as shoulder strap if for a little girl. You can add a button and a loop

Frugal wedding ideas: how to afford the day of your dreams!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:10:26 GMT

Lots of frugal wedding ideas for saving on the food, flowers, favors, and everything else.

Find a unique Valentine gift: ideas for romantic gifts for your sweetheart

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:37:07 GMT

The best unique valentine gift ideas: romantic gifts for a frugal Valentines Day

Creative gift wrapping ideas to give your gifts that personal touch and save mon

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:07:13 GMT

Creative gift wrapping ideas: the best ways to make your gifts look extra special

Candied Nuts Recipe: Make elegant homemade Christmas gifts or easy party snacks

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:13:04 GMT

Easy candied nuts recipe: Make a impressive homemade Christmas gifts or easy party food

Food gifts to make: Homemade food gift ideas and creative food gifts for everyon

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:23:56 GMT

Food gifts to make: How to easily create budget friendly food gifts for christmas or any occasion

Homemade presents, homemade food gifts, homemade gift baskets for holidays, bir

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:09:30 GMT

Homemade presents: The best easy homemade gifts YOU can make for the holidays or anytime!

Banana Muffin Recipe: Add a yummy new twist to your old banana bread recipe!

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:51:35 GMT

Banana Muffin Recipe: Use leftover bananas to make these moist and healthy muffins

Brainstorming Meal Planning Ideas

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:37:19 GMT

As much as I believe in meal planning, I have had trouble sticking with it. I just hate having to sit down and think of meals to serve for the next 7 (or 14, or 30) days! I have come up with a solution that works for me. It is a small thing, but it makes a big difference! Since I am a 'list' person, I love to make lists. About a month ago I listed the meals that we like to eat at home in general categories: chicken, pasta, beef, etc. When I was done I had 28 meals - almost a month's worth! I printed out a blank calendar and plugged the meals into the days of the month filling in the few extra days with "leftovers" or "go out to eat". It was painless, and my grocery shopping for the last few weeks (since the new menu went into practice) has been so much easier!

Felted wool oven mitt: Use wool recycling to make a pot holder or oven mitt

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:46:13 GMT

How to make a felted wool oven mitt or pot holder: A great recycling or homemade gift idea

Beans on Toast

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:05:33 GMT

Baked Beans (must be Heinz, for the best taste!). They've got a little bit of protein in them, but they have a higher fiber content ... As for the Toast,

Pasta Fazool recipe: Delicious and hearty frugal vegetarian soup recipes

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:21:38 GMT

Pasta Fazool recipe: How to make the hearty and filling traditional Italian soup

Side dishes in a box!

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:22:54 GMT

Ahh the bachelor life. Every bachelor out there has done MORE than his fair share of eating box meals. And if it weren't for getting married, I'm sure

Rice and Black Beans

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:17:27 GMT

RICE AND BLACK BEANS - A quick and easy meal on a budget! I open a can of black beans and make a pan of rice. You can add almost any vegetable as a side

Freezer Delight

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:35:51 GMT

After every meal, there always seems to be a bit of leftovers. Maybe enough for one more serving, but not enough to (save) as leftovers for another family

Corned Beef Hash Recipe

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:04:23 GMT

corned beef hash recipe Our favorite meal on a budget is corned beef hash. It's tasty, filling and cheap. There are lots of different versions if you

Need a special baby shower gift? A handmade nursing necklace is the perfect gif

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:48:54 GMT

A nursing necklace is a special baby shower gift or gift for new moms

Make a button bracelet! Recycle buttons with this great kids craft project or ho

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:10:25 GMT

How to make a button bracelet from old or extra buttons for yourself or as a homemade gift idea

Fresh peach crisp recipe: My husband liked this so much he said I was a Superwif

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:24:38 GMT

Easy fresh peach crisp recipe: Anyone can make this delicious homemade dessert

Inside of Tumble Dryer to an Outdoor Fireplace/Barbeque!

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:57 GMT

Growing up in a household always a bit strapped for cash and with four boys, we were always coming up with ways to reuse things. And out in South Africa