6 Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love – For Under $25!
Looking for a gift for your mom, mother-in-law, or hoping to drop a hint for yourself? Think beyond flowers and breakfast in bed (though we like those things, too!) and take a look at our great gift...
View Article6 Easy Mother’s Day DIY Gifts Even Kids Can Make
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for kids to show their love for Mom or Grandma with easy-to-make homemade gifts that will be treasured for years. Thoughtful DIY Mother’s Day Gifts. 1. Marshmallow...
View Article10 Last Minute DIY Mother’s Day Gifts That Are Sure to Please Mom
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I still haven’t bought a gift. Yikes! Are you in the same boat? Then you’ll love these last minute DIY Mother’s Day gifts. These DIY projects use items that...
View ArticleTurmeric Tea: Recipes for this Magical Healing Elixir
Turmeric is an ancient spice that is also an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It is even touted as decreasing the risk for cancer and for alleviating symptoms of arthritis. Here are some...
View Article13 Financial Tips for New College Grads
I’ve mentioned how living at home is a great way to save, but many of my friends don’t take advantage of this opportunity. I’ve had friends living at home (making double my income) who have fallen...
View ArticleFun and Funky Hair Color – Because Why Not?
I remember the blue-haired little old ladies who went to my church when I was a kid. Now I see 70 year-old women at the gym with brightly colored hair and I find myself thinking, “Good for them!”...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Composter for Cheap
If you’ve ever contemplated composting at home you know that the plastic bins that hold household and yard waste are expensive, impossible to move, and rodent-prone. I know a low-cost solution!...
View ArticleHas the Fidget Spinner Craze Gone Too Far?
Fidget spinners are all the rage – we’ve got a half dozen in our house alone. Online people are posting pictures of their disinterested pets staring at spinning fidget toys. And on the news today,...
View Article6 Easy Homemade Popsicle Recipes to Beat the Heat
As the weather heats up, what better treat to reach for than a homemade popsicle? Whether you prefer healthy or dessert-sweet, we’ve got a recipe for you. Easy DIY popsicles you can make with the...
View ArticleWonder Woman Products for the Super Woman in Your Life
Wonder Woman is dominating the box office and the hearts of moviegoers everywhere. If you just can’t wait to see the movie (again), here are some of the cutest and coolest products you can buy or DIY...
View Article4th of July Snacks That Will Make You “Ooh” and “Aah”
What’s red, white and blue all over? These All-American snacks which are sure to impress your Fourth of July guests. Create some “fireworks” with these snacks. Firework Oreos. These have been a big...
View ArticleChallenge: Build your Summer Wardrobe on a Shoestring Budget
Real life confession: I have gained some weight. Kind of a lot of weight for my small-ish frame. I’m not happy with it. And I could go on about the whys and hows and what I should do to combat it....
View ArticleYour Unicorn Dreams Come True: Unicorn Themed Projects & Products
Are you a fan of the mystical, mythical, magical creatures known as unicorns? We’ve assembled the most rainbow-riffic, DIY unicorn-themed recipes and merchandise to make all your unicorn dreams come...
View ArticleMinimalism Journey: The Lesson I Learned from Lip Balm
This time two years ago I had buckets of lip products. I couldn’t decide if I wanted an expensive organic blend or a cheap drugstore off-brand. I knew that I wanted to have a lip product always at...
View ArticleAloha! How to Host a Fun and Frugal Luau
Dollar Tree items Thinking of throwing a luau or “tiki party” on a budget? Look no further! How to luau for less. Hit your dollar store first. Before you head to the party store, stop at the dollar...
View Article15 Back-to-School Mistakes That Cost Me Money
Now that summer is winding down, back-to-school savings are everywhere. But when you’re making your back-to-school budget, realize that sometimes what looks like a bargain really isn’t. As you pore...
View Article10 Holiday Gifts in a Jar – Easy & Inexpensive!
Are you scrambling for some last-minute gifts? These holiday gifts in a jar can be made quickly and inexpensively while leaving your family and friends with a personal gift they’ll love. From infused...
View ArticleAll My Crunchy Product Experiments: Which Work and Which Don’t? Part 1
How has your year been so far? Did you accomplish all of the goals and resolutions you planned way back in 2017? Now that we’ve made it through January, I’ve been thinking about New Year’s Resolutions,...
View Article6 DIY Mother’s Day Cards and Gifts Kids Can Make
Pinecone flower bouquets With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of ways your kids can express their love for their grandmothers… or maybe even you! We’ve found some easy,...
View Article7 Healthy Ice Cream Recipes You Can Make in Your Blender
It’s May, which means hot summer days are just around the corner. One sure-fire way to cool down is with a frozen treat. High-end ice creams and sorbets can be a little pricey, not to mention sugary...
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