Recent Frugal Blog | Crafts PostsMake Your Own Runner Rugby Mary Ann Romans02 Nov 2008 06:02 AMWith the holidays on their way, you may be thinking about sprucing up your home a bit before company comes, or just to have a warm, fresh look. With everyone pinching pennies these days, home decor might be the last thing on your mind, especially with high food, gas and heating bills. Salad Dressing Vaseby Mary Ann Romans04 Jan 2008 07:38 AMDo you use salad dressing in your house? Save the container, because you can make it into a great little vase. Now that the holidays are over, I am really looking forward to the Spring season. Make Your Own Ribbon Organizerby Mary Ann Romans20 Nov 2007 05:39 AMRibbons can quickly get out of hand and become a big tangled mess. And there are so many deals out there right now for pretty ribbons, that it is hard to resist picking them up and adding them to the collection. If you can find them, you can purchase ribbon organizers that cost quite a bit. 33 Things to Make for Moneyby Mary Ann Romans19 Sep 2007 04:11 PMIf you are looking to earn some cash for the little extras in life, why not start a frugal holiday business? A frugal holiday business is a lot less pressure than a regular home business. Frugal Craft: Make A Baby Food Jar Gardenby Mary Ann Romans30 May 2007 06:28 AMBaby food jars seem so useful, it is a shame to throw them away. Here is a great little craft that the kids can do. They can make a little garden inside of the baby food jar. With some adult supervision, even preschoolers can make this craft. Romantic Frugal Candle Holdersby Mary Ann Romans29 May 2007 07:10 AMWhether you want to add some romance to the bedroom or the backyard, these quick and easy to make frugal candle holders will transform the mood instantly. I love using candles. They can create instant atmosphere, make your home smell wonderful and even save money on electricity. Recycling Craft: Make A Book Safeby Mary Ann Romans17 May 2007 02:24 PMHere is a great craft made out of a recyclable resource, an old book. A book safe is a perfect place to put all of the money you have been saving by living a frugal lifestyle. More Frugal Craft Suppliesby Mary Ann Romans09 May 2007 04:30 AMCraft supplies can really add up. Here are even more ways to save without cramping your crafting style. Yesterday, I covered two big ways of saving money on craft supplies, such as how to find them at the thrift store and the idea of making your own rubber stamps. Frugal Craft Suppliesby Mary Ann Romans08 May 2007 04:07 AMEnjoy doing crafts but don't want to spend a lot? Use the following tips to get great supplies for frugal crafting. I happened to be in a chain craft supply store last week looking for some supplies for my son's pirate birthday party that we are planning for the summer. Frugal Craft: Make A Grass Kidby Mary Ann Romans02 Feb 2007 04:57 PMMaking a grass kid is a frugal way to involve a young child in gardening. Older kids will love customizing the grass kid and cutting its hair. Why pay money for those "Chia Pets" when you can make your own fun version with simple items you can find around your home. Recent Blog Comments pkwynn says... "i agree as a checker in a grocery store, I don't see anything wrong with checking your receipt in front of the checker, we all make mistakes." Mary Ann Romans says... "Memartha, I didn't know about the free toy program." |
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