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Free and Low Cost Artwork

We just mostly finished up our family room, installing new carpet and painting the walls. It looks great, and there are only a few things left to do in the room. One of the big tasks that is remaining is to select some artwork, including pictures for the walls. Right now, everything is blank. Artwork could really warm up the room and add some personality. Do you have any ideas for free and low cost artwork? Here are my ideas. My computer is filled with thousands of digital photos that we took, including scenic photos of flowers, birds, the woods, … Continue reading →

The Frugal Dorm Room

Back to school is around the corner and big kids are getting ready to head off to college. It seems that the list of stuff they need is enormous, isn’t it? Your wallet might be hurting just about now (and I’m not even talking about the tuition!) So, it is nice when you can put your frugal hat on and get creative, especially when it comes to sprucing up the dorm room itself. There are plenty of great ideas out there for furniture and decoration that will make a nice comfy home away from home for your college student. An … Continue reading →

Frugal Ways to Decorate A Child’s Room

Want to jazz up your child’s room on a frugal budget? These ideas will help you design a cool looking kid’s room with not much more than paint! We certainly have our decorating cut out for us in our new house. For the first time, each of the children will be able to have his or her own room. Previously, the two oldest shared a room, while the baby was sleeping in our room and sharing my dresser for his clothes. I am really looking forward to being able to give the kids each a room that is uniquely theirs, … Continue reading →

Frugal Decorating: Making Postcard Art

Do you have an empty wall that can use some decorating? Why not try postcard art for a chic and cheap way to brighten up your space. I am a big fan of all of those decorating and design shows and magazines that showcase gorgeous professionally designed rooms. Unfortunately, the price tag on many of the pieces that go into one of these rooms is far more than I would pay. But I still enjoy watching and reading, and getting lots of ideas that can be adapted to fit a more frugal lifestyle. One theme that does keep coming up … Continue reading →

Things to Do with Tennis Balls

Used tennis balls are like pennies. They were once valued but are usually discarded. Once tennis balls go flat then they can’t really be used for tennis anymore. They can, however, be used for many other things. So whether you have tennis balls of your own or want to rescue some free tennis balls and put them to good use, you should be able to benefit from the following ideas. You can reuse tennis balls: In the dryer to prevent washed pillows from becoming lumpy and to fluffy up towels, comforters and down coats. In your home to move heavy … Continue reading →

New Uses for Picture Frames

If you have picture frames available around your house or at the local thrift store, you have a valuable resource and can do many things with them. Read on to find out how you can transform these frames into useful and beautiful items for your home. Why reuse picture frames? Picture frames are very useful and plentiful to the thrift shopper or curb shopper. People buy too many of them for photos and then discard them. The same is true for framed artwork. When people get tired of their inexpensive art, they get rid of it, frame and all. Some … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Wallpaper

Wallpaper can give any room almost instant appeal. It is a little fancier than paint ,and with proper care, it can last a good long time. Wallpaper sometimes has a reputation of being expensive. This isn’t because it is unusually expensive itself (just like paint, prices and quality can very), but because there can be a lot of waste involved. Reducing that waste will save you money, no matter which brand of paper you use. If you have fallen in love with a particularly expensive wallpaper then the waste issue becomes an even bigger issue when planning your room budget. … Continue reading →

How do I Maximize Learning During Travel

A good question was recently asked in the homeschool forums. Scottiegazelle says We are presently living in our motor home so we can travel with my husband while he works. He pretty much stays in the NE (primarily PA but also CT, NY, NJ, MD, and DE). His jobs take us all over the place, and I am looking for the best way(s) to maximize the experience for my kids. She also adds that they have very little warning time before going to a new place, and therefore cannot study about the place before going. Her oldest child will be … Continue reading →

Week in Review: February 18-24

As I’m writing this, we are all snuggled in while a snowstorm hits us here in the East. We just finished eating our dinner of homemade pizza from scratch with jello for desert. Now as my husband gets the kids wound down and ready for their baths, I thought I would take the time to offer you the week in review. The week in review is a recap of all of the frugal articles that were posted this last week, from Sunday, February 18th through Saturday, February 24th. Enjoy! Sunday, February 18th How to Maintain Your Refrigerator for Maximum Efficiency … Continue reading →