Quick and Frugal Kid’s Cape

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I was very cheap frugal with my girls' Halloween costumes this year.  I refused to purchase a costume in a package for $20 or $30.  No way! So, I got the bright idea (Monday, mind you) that I would make their costumes. After a trip to Hobby … [Read more...]

Frugal Family Craft: Fall Wreath

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Yesterday, the girls and I made a fall wreath for our craft time at school.  I spent around $15 for the supplies at Walmart and Hobby Lobby. What can you come up with for a frugal, fun family craft this week? … [Read more...]

Frugal Living – Recyling

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Recycling. I would so love to have access to a recycling center!  I abhor throwing away perfectly good recyclable items!  But, we do not have a recycling center anywhere near my darling small town. A few tips I do have: If you are not near … [Read more...]

Frugal Living – Re-using Containers

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Do you eat yogurt?  What about the butter that comes in those little (or big) tubs?  Does your lunch meat come in a plastic tub? If so, you have hit a gold mine (so to speak) in the land of frugality. Rather than spending money purchasing other … [Read more...]

10 Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags

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Do you have TONS of those plastic grocery bags taking up space in your house?  Most of the time, I take reusable grocery bags to the store for my groceries, but sometimes I forget them and end up with more plastic bags!  Ugh! So, what is the frugal … [Read more...]