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My best friend Garrett’s family owns an apple orchard and has a huge garden. Every year they give us tons of apples and vegetables that I wait for all winter long. His family has a food dehydrator that they use to make everything from deer jerky to dried apples and they’re always delicious. I love these treats and started to think that I should make
Borax didn’t really sound like something I wanted around the house, but when my brother’s dogs threw up on the new rug, it was time to try it out. Though it sounds like a Dr. Seuss character, or something you might use to eat through metal, borax is an environmentally friendly, naturally occurring mineral that ended up taking both the stain and the odor out
Walmart is a great place to score deals. They have everything from groceries to electronics at very low prices. The problem is that this one-stop shopping destination can make it hard to stay on budget. Here are some tips that will help you score even sweeter deals at Walmart. Here are 6 ways to save at Walmart.
For me, January is a time to clean house, literally and figuratively. One way I’ve been trying to clean house this year is to have a comprehensive family budget. After we moved, I’ve been staying home with the kiddo, so we have a new house (and all the stuff that comes with it) to keep up on just one salary. We need to be diligent
I just sold a TV stand that my husband inherited from a roommate on Craigslist for $35 and now I want to have an indoor garage sale! (Read our tips to sell stuff on Craigslist). In most of the country for much of the year, it’s too cold to have anything but an indoor garage sale. If you’re cooped up and looking for something to do,
It’s crunch time! Holiday parties, holiday potlucks, and the big giant Christmas meal itself. If kitchen-sense eludes you, and you usually find yourself at the door with a bottle of wine in lieu of an appetizer or side dish, you’re not alone. But there’s hope! Especially for the recipe-challenged among us, I’ve dug up some simple, frugal side dishes sure to wow a crowd, and
Let’s just put this out there—I am not crafty. Pinterest gives me panic attacks and feelings of inadequacy, so you can imagine my surprise (at myself) when I (voluntarily) chose to make my own wreath this holiday season. What the WHAT? A homemade wreath. How hard can that be, right? Well…right! This coat hanger rag wreath was easy and under $10. Doesn’t get any better
There seem to be two camps of holiday decorators… those who already own seven bins of decorations and put them up the day after Thanksgiving (or right after the turkey’s carved), and those who have great intentions, but somehow the month always seems to zoom by. Since it’s almost two weeks into December, if you’re reading this looking for frugal Christmas decorations, you must be
We are heading into a frenzy of cooking and baking, which I love because I have invested in high quality kitchen tools. I’ve found that it’s worthwhile to pay a few dollars more for a kitchen tool that is comfortable and easy to use and that is going to last decades. I’m done buying super cheap junk that doesn’t really work, isn’t comfortable, and quickly
Call me frugal, cheap or lazy, but each winter I do everything I can to stay warm without turning the heat on. I’ve been known to sleep in layers upon layers of blankets, just to avoid turning that dial. Last January, Bargain Babe listed 11 Ways to Keep Warm Without Turning the Heat On. Here’s 9 more for a grand total of twenty. 9 More Ways
Have you ever used a permanent marker on plastic and then realized that you couldn’t get it off? I’m not talking about a quick dash that you wipe off when you realize what you have done. I’m talking about the plastic lunchbox that you wrote “Have a great 1st day of school” – but that was six months ago and your child doesn’t want to
Fall is in the air here in Seattle and there’s something about the beautiful colors, bright spots amidst the cool, foggy days, that make me want to bring that feeling inside. I’ve never been very decorative for decorating’s sake, but I love a good crafty project on a budget. These frugal fall decorating ideas are great for your own home, or for fall gifts! Here
Who doesn’t love a good bathroom cleaning? This girl. Especially when I’ve been putting off getting rid of those pesky mold and mildew tub stains. Back in the day, I would have poured on some bleach and called it good. But I’m green now, which means I have to do a little research to figure out how to clean and kill mold naturally and cheaply.
Fight wrinkles, dry skin, sun spots, and dullness with natural skin care items already in your kitchen. There’s no need for harsh chemicals and it’s cheaper than store-bought products! Note: I’m not a dermatologist, but many of the items below have worked for me and friends. Stock your fridge and pantry with these items to make your own natural skin care. Lime/Lemon – Citric acid
While it’s rare to pay full-price for a magazine subscription, sometimes I’ve found myself waiting around or searching around for a good deal on titles I read. Website MagazinePriceSearch.com aims to eliminate that headache by compiling and aggregating discount magazine subscriptions in one place. The site does not sell magazines directly, rather, they claim to track the lowest price available at 24 web magazine stores
