Frugality

15+ DIY Wall Decorations (Art Decor Ideas)

Here are over 15 DIY wall decorations for a personalized space. Let me tell you how much I really dislike those mass-produced wall decorations. The Husband calls them “adult stickers.” I think people buy them because they don’t know what else to put up on the walls. So, I created this list to give you some inspiration. I think all of them are unique, really show off your personality, and are meaningful. I aimed for things that aren’t seasonal, so you don’t have to change things out.

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Nature’s Remedy: Jewelweed, the Poison Ivy Cure

I discovered jewelweed entirely by accident, or more like a Google search. I looked up some cures for poison ivy because The Husband kept getting it. Over and over again. That’s because the Husband does most of the yard work. He’s miserable until his rash goes away, but the poison ivy rash tends to linger. If you’ve ever had a run-in with poison ivy, you know how miserable the experience can be. (Same with the poison ivy plant … it’s so hard to kill!) I then bought some jewelweed seedlings on Etsy, and say to myself, Self, what the heck. … Read more

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12 Relaxing Activities For Couples At Home

At the end of the week, there is nothing better than having a date with The Husband. I def need that time to stay connected. So I compiled this list of relaxing activities for couples can do at home to chill with each other. When we got married, my mother gave me some good advice. She told me that each week, go on a date with your husband. Don’t talk about the children, the bills, the pets. Just go out and spend time with the person you love. And that’s exactly what we’ve done every Friday. But lately, we’ve had … Read more

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What To Do With T-Shirt Scraps

Ever wonder what to do with t-shirt scraps you have leftover from all your t-shirt refashion projects? Well, I have the exact same problem, so I came up with this list of things to make using them all up. What To Do With T-Shirt Scraps There are lots of creative and crafty ways of repurposing t-shirt material. You can use everything, including the smallest scraps, hems, and armpits. Have fraying material? No problem. Stuffing For A Dog Bed This idea is as simple as getting an old pillow case, sewing a zipper on the end (it doesn’t even have to be sewn … Read more

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Live Frugally: 5 Ways Living in a Smaller House is Better

About six months ago, I got a bug to buy a pool. I’m not sure why, but I think I may have seen a Facebook post from one of my friends (you know, one of those friends who is always bragging about all the stuff). Keeping up with the Joneses. I don’t even swim that much. We used to own a pool membership until we realized that we only went twice per season, so each trip cost us about $150. Now, we go to the lake. The lake isn’t chlorinated, but it is free.   Live Frugally: 5 Ways Living … Read more

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Top 10 Money Saving Expert Websites for Frugal Budgeting

Here is a list of money saving websites … for you, as well as a reminder for me … how I can implement frugal living in the New Year and grow my savings account! I added a list to almost every website on nice big list on ways to save money. Top 10 Money Saving Websites to Help You Get Debt Free in the New Year The last two and a half years has been eventful, to say the least. It’s amazing how your life can change in only one year, never mind in two. And, with the ushering in of 2017, we … Read more

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Book Review on How to Blog for Profit Without Selling Your Soul

Purchase the book How To Blog For Profit: Without Selling Your Soul for $4.99 for your Amazon Kindle. How to Blog for Profit Without Selling Your Soul My book review on Goodreads. I am not an organized person and as a result, my blog posts can be rather haphazard. I like to think that I’m quirky or maybe a bit eccentric, but in truth, I’m just disorganized. Enter Ruth Soukup and her book, How To Blog For Profit: Without Selling Your Soul. This book is like an outline for disorganized people such as myself. It gives a concise instruction manual on … Read more

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