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Find What You Love and Then Make It

Last summer, you would find us making a trip, almost every Saturday morning, to the local farmer’s market. In addition to the fresh fruit and vegetables, we would inevitably pick up a few snacks as well, especially scones. The problem is that one small package of two scones was priced at $5, and we needed several for our family, so this added up to about $20 for eight scones each week. This year, everyone still looked forward to scones, but instead of purchasing the scones, I decided to make them from scratch. Since I didn’t want to spend a lot … Continue reading →

Four Ways to Reuse a Shower Curtain

Shower curtains can be handy things, even the old ones. Before you throw away a shower curtain, consider repurposing it into one of the following four options. We came by our excess of shower curtains honestly. There were a few unopened shower curtains left behind in our house after the old owners moved out. We didn’t need them for the actual showers, so I had to think of other ways to put them to good use. You might have an old shower curtain that is left over from redecorating or replacing the curtain. You might also consider picking up a … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Runner Rug

With 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. Still, there is plenty you can do on a budget. A runner rug is a great idea for warming up your floors and even protecting them. These rugs are great in hallways of course, but you can use them pretty much anywhere you have the space. By making … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Stuff and Save

If you want a great way to save money, try making your own items instead of purchasing them. From growing your own food and making your own mixes to creating your own laundry detergent and sanitizing wipes, there are so many ways to save. Plus, it is nice knowing that you don’t have to rely on expensive commercial products if you don’t want to do so. Check out this round up of “Make Your Own” articles. Try one recipe or instructions, or try them all! Frugal Food: Make Your Own Granola Bars? Make Your Own Yogurt Make Your Own Fabric … Continue reading →

Reuse Review: Clothing and Linens

Reusing items that you already have may be one of the best ways to practice a frugal living lifestyle. Sometimes, you can even purchase inexpensive items at a yard sale, thrift store or discount store and reuse them in new ways to save. Clothing and linens are some of my favorite things to reuse because they are so versatile. I bet you can think of at least a dozen ways that you can reuse old or unloved items around your home. But, if you want to know at least a dozen more uses, you might just want to read the … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses for Tights and Pantyhose

The other day I was cleaning out a bit of the master closet when I came across a box full of tights and pantyhose. I used to wear them quite often, actually on a daily basis, in my previous career. Now, however, they are just sitting there not doing much. Oh sure, I still wear tights and pantyhose, but not quite as frequently. Instead of every day, I am lucky if I get to wear a pair once a week. And so, I think I need to find some way to reuse the bulk of them. So here is what … Continue reading →

New Frugal Uses for Pillowcases

Pillowcases can often be found around the house or at thrift stores for pennies. Recently I found a bunch of new ones in some funky designs on clearance. They were a mere 50 cents a piece in the package (2 for a dollar). The nice things about pillow cases is that they are often made of cotton, and they have nice sturdy seams. You can take advantage of those features to turn the pillowcases into some great items. Here are some frugal ideas that will reuse pillow cases. A pretty linen or embroidered pillowcase will make a cute toddler summer … Continue reading →

The Third Principle of A Frugal Lifestyle: Recycle

If you can recycle, you can save money. How? Read on to find out the basics of this third principle of frugality. When we think about the word “recycle,” we often think of recycling glass and paper to help the environment and conserve natural resources. While that is certainly a big part of the principal of recycling, there is so much more to learn about it, when it comes to saving money and living a frugal lifestyle. When we talk about recycling in a frugal lifestyle, we basically mean recycling items both among our families and also with other frugal … Continue reading →

The Second Principal of A Frugal Lifestyle: Reuse

If you learn how to reuse what you have, you can save a lot. This is the second principle of living a frugal lifestyle. In an earlier article, I talked about how The First Principle of A Frugal Lifestyle is to reduce consumption. The next step, or second principle is to reuse everything you can. You will purchase and consume less, and therefore save money. There are so many ways that you can practice reuse in your life and home. We’ve all heard about washing out plastic baggies to reuse them. That is just one example of stretching out the … Continue reading →

Reuse Those Rags: Make a Rug

What do you do with clothes that are too worn to pass on to others? Reuse them of course! Okay, so the obvious answer for clothes with so many holes that they look like fishnet is to throw them out or turn them into rags. Or what about those clothes that have stains that just won’t come out? You can use those rags to make your own designer rugs. The rugs will warm up your hard floors, save wear and tear on your carpet and add decor to your home. From soft playroom rugs to sturdy hearth rugs, the type … Continue reading →