Candle Safety

Candles are wonderful to have in the home. They bring light, heat, ambiance and even scent into your house and make things soft and romantic. But candles have a harsher side. They cause many house fires. Here are some safety tips to practice when using candles. Candles should only be burned when they can be carefully watched under adult supervision. Never leave a room that has a lit candle. You might think the candle is in a safe place, but children, pets or even the breeze can upset the flame. Remember to extinguish any candles before you go out or … Continue reading

Create a Romantic Garden Chandelier

It is a lovely time of year to dine outside. The weather is cool and mild with the pleasant scent of wood smoke. The season creates the perfect setting for a romantic dinner party. Imagine the soft glow of a romantic garden chandelier with its warm light making an intimate setting in your garden. And who knows? The magic your lighting creates just might entice a stray fairy or garden creature into your circle of family and friends. To create a romantic garden chandelier, you will first have to start with some natural materials. First scout out a place for … Continue reading

Removing Wax from Glass Candle Jars

Glass candle jars and containers are great items to reuse. It is nice to reuse them, especially since the cost of the candles is generally so expensive. The glass jars can make pretty additions around your home. There are so many things you can do with them. For some examples, you can: Put Potpourri in them Use them to make your own candles Put pine-cones in them and use them for holiday centerpieces Store candy in them Add some pretty stones or seashells for a pretty decoration Use them to create “gifts in a jar” Store small items in them, … Continue reading

Frugal Living Week In Review – May 28th to June 3rd, 2007

The Frugal Living Week In Review, took a much needed vacation for a couple of weeks, but it is back and better than ever. See what has been happening in the past week, and find great money saving articles and tips too. With three terrific bloggers, you’re sure to find it in the Frugal Blog. Nicole Humphrey was on vacation this week, so there were no new articles from her. She returned back today, and will be filling the blog with great money saving articles for the rest of the month! Mary Ann and Traci kept the blog flowing great … Continue reading

Frugal Wedding Idea: A Cake that Doubles as a Centerpiece

I married my college sweetheart a few years after we graduated. We were still paying our student loans and money was tight. Since we both had started our careers, we didn’t feel comfortable asking our parents to help fund a lavish wedding. Thankfully, my husband and I both treat frugality as a sport and our wedding was the first (and biggest) challenge of all. I love decorating and I’ve always had an eye for design. That’s why finding affordable (yet attractive) table decor at my wedding became so frustrating. As I priced candles, vases and florals for dozens of tables, … Continue reading

Romantic Frugal Candle Holders

Whether 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. Votive candles and tea light candles are good choices, especially for outdoor spaces, because you can group them. They are also very inexpensive to use. Do you have a wedding coming up? Chances are pretty good that you will have some candles on the table. Most people put their small candles into candle … Continue reading

Favorite Valentines Gifts for the Home

Forget the candy and perfume. This year, for Valentine’s Day, why not ask for or give a gift that you can enjoy in your home. Chances are the gift will last longer than a card or chocolates, and will be remembered for years to come. Here are some of my favorite ideas. A down comforter: You’ll be able to snuggle and sleep in with your honey when you are warm under a fluffy down comforter. Look for new features in comforters, such as EcoDown, which is hyper allergenic, and different levels of warmth. you can check out this article for … Continue reading

Salad Dressing Vase

Do 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. Even though my Christmas decorations are still up, I have visions of warm sunlight streaming into the windows and vases and vases of flowers from the garden and woods. I can almost smell the flowers right now. My favorites are the wild flowers, those volunteer beauties that can be gathered in informal bunches that make their own organic arrangements. I plan on having them … Continue reading

Make Your Own Ribbon Organizer

Ribbons 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. Instead, why not save money and make your own? When the holiday season rolls around, you won’t be fit to be tied. This ribbon organizer project calls for the following materials: A plastic box with a lid. (Check the dollar store or your local … Continue reading

33 Things to Make for Money

If 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. With this type of home business, you produce a hand crafted product and sell it only when you want to make a little extra cash. These products are generally pretty frugal to produce with no major investment. You can make just a few items when you have time, or produce a whole bunch to sell. It all depends on how much you want to do. … Continue reading