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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Craftsy: Up to 75% Off Crafting Supplies and Online Classes (Save on Yarn, Fabric, Books + More)


Are you crafty?! Maybe you need to stock up on supplies for upcoming projects – like yarn, fabric, books and more – then hop on over to Craftsy.com. Through September 21st only, Craftsy is offering up to 75% off online crafting classes and supplies.
Also note that Craftsy guarantees 100% satisfaction – if you are not satisfied with your online class, they will refund your fees within 30 days of purchase. Awesome!

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Saturday, September 14, 2013

K-Cup Trinket Box And Other Ways to Upcycle K-cups!

Cross Country Cafe shared 11 Ways to Re-use Your Keurig Kcups on their blog today! I am totally in love with the KCup Trinket Box they shared from Entirely Smitten! This would make an adorable party favor for a bridal or baby shower, don’t you think? Click here to see other great ways to upcycle Kcups!

Looking for deals on K-cups? Click here to see view the Cross Country Cafe deals I have shared!
Thanks Cross Country Cafe and Photo Credit Entirely Smitten!

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

How to Freeze Eggs!

With Easter quickly approaching, we will be seeing tons of sales on eggs.  Most years I may buy a few extra than normal, knowing the kids wanted to decorate some, and thinking I would try to make a couple more egg dishes over the next couple weeks.  But now that I have discovered that you can freeze your eggs, I’m stocking up!  Who ever thought you could have an egg stockpile?  So find out how to freeze eggs by following the steps below.
What you Need:
–Eggs
–Ice cube tray
What you Do:
–In a mixing bowl, mix together the yolk and whites of the eggs.
–This next step you will need to think ahead to what you will most likely be using the eggs for.  If you are unsure maybe do a little of each.  In this step you need to add just a little bit of salt or sugar, depending on what you will be using them for.  Add sugar if you plan to use in your baking and add salt for everything else.
–Pour mixture into an ice cube tray and put into the freezer.
Once the eggs are frozen you should pop them out of the tray and store them in a freezer bag or an air tight container.  Be sure to label so you know to which you added salt and to which you added sugar.
Two “cubes” will equal about one medium egg and three will equal about one large egg.  If you want to be more accurate you can always mix each egg individually and freeze one egg per “cube”.

Obviously these eggs will not be useful when making a sunny side up egg, but they can be used to make scrambled eggs and just about any recipe that calls for eggs.  Instead of going for the fridge, just go for the freezer.
(Credit: Passion For Savings!)

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Monday, September 24, 2012

FREE Halloween Craft Projects eBook with 31 Crafts!

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Here’s another FREE Halloween download for everyone!

Right now you can download the Halloween Craft Projects eBook containing 31 Halloween Crafts for FREE from Fave Crafts! There are a few really cute ideas too.

Just head over to the freebie, enter in your email address and you will have access to the eBook. You can choose to print off the crafts you like, or save it to your computer for easy access later.

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Quick DIY Ice Cream!!

Looking for an inexpensive alternative to store-bought ice cream? This is a simple recipe making the rounds on Pinterest that tastes great and entertains the kiddos. You do not need an ice cream maker, and the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. This recipe makes the perfect single portion, so make a setup for each of the kids.  My son enjoyed it...as you can tell!

Here are some great deals on sandwich bags and other ingredients to get you started:

You Need:

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Craft Idea: DIY Moon Sand!


My son and I made moon sand to play with today and it is so simple to do, I thought I would post it for you as well. Moon sand is different from regular sand because it is a little denser so it can be molded into shapes.  The easiest way to explain it is if you imagine building a sand castle.  It is much easier to work with wet sand then it is to work with perfectly dry sand. So it can be a lot of fun to get brightly colored sand for the little ones to make all sorts of things with.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

DIY April Fools Pranks

April 1 offers the chance to summon your inner prankster and catch family off guard. What’s your April Fools MO? Are you the mean one who rubber bands the kitchen sink sprayer, switches the salt for sugar, and (my favorite) rubs a little numbing Orajel into your spouse’s toothbrush? Or are you just a doting mom who turns the milk green and serves baby food for lunch? Whatever your strategy, here are a few new ideas that probably won’t cost you a thing:

Thursday, March 15, 2012

DIY Bell Pepper Clover Stamps

Grab that wrinkly pepper from the back of your produce drawer, round up the little leprechauns in your house and make these fun clover stampers! With St. Patrick’s day approaching, this activity is great to do as a family and will add some green to your house. So head to your kitchen–you should find everything you need right there!

Here is what you will need!

  • A green bell pepper (Look for one with three or four seams in it; this will ensure the 3 or 4 leaf clover design)
  • A knife
  • Green paint
  • Paper

Here is what you will do!

  • Using your knife, slice off the top half of the bell pepper. Clean any seeds away leaving the rim clean. The bottom portion will be your stamper. The top half can be your snack.
  • Apply your paint around the rim of the pepper, or pour paint into an old pie pan, perfect for dipping.
  • Press down firmly on your piece of paper, then add a stem. Presto!
photo credit Simple Kid Fun

Sunday, March 11, 2012

DIY: Magnetic Make Up Board

Ok.... I finally made the Magnetic Make-Up board I pinned on Pinterest a very long time ago.  You can read more about it using that link (it also has directions if you want to try making one for yourself).

I purchased the frame at my local Good Will store and boy was it ugly (I only paid $2 for it)!!  LOL!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Homemade Laundry Soap

I saw this and thought that I should try this!  This picture was pinned from Being Creative, and is has an excellent recipe for how to do this!!  Here are the ingredients you will need:
- one 4 lb 12 oz box Borax (2.15 kg or 76 oz) found in the detergent isle
- one 4 lb box Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (1.81 kg) found in the cooking isle
- one box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) found in the detergent isle
- three bars of Fels-naptha soap, found in the detergent isle
- two small containers of oxyclean or store brand oxyclean (try to get about 3.5 lbs total (1.58 kg)) found in the detergent isle (this is optional, but if you have messy kids, or husband, the cleaner the better)
For step-by-step instructions head over to her post here.

Monday, January 2, 2012

DIY: Mason Jar Soap or Lotion Dispenser

This has to be one of my favorite frugal crafts! So simple and easy to do – plus it is so stylish. There is something about Mason jars that I just love :)

What You Need:

DIY McDonald’s McMuffins

Egg McMuffin
Okay, admit it.  Every so often, on that rare morning, you crave a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin.  Okay, you caught me.  I’m totally guilty of this.  BUT, I never really thought about doing it myself the way they do it.  Making it look like theirs.  Sure I make an egg sandwich in the mornings, but this is brillant!  Who would have thought to use the muffin pan to make the eggs perfect and then bake them!!  Genius!!  For the complete recipe and how-to, check Macheesmo for tons of pictures!!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Inexpensive Christmas Craft – Toilet Paper Pillow Boxes $.66

What you need :)
This is a SUPER easy and simple craft to do :) Plus it is SUPER inexpensive
materials:
toilet paper tubes (one per pillow box) – free
decorative paper – $.25
ribbon – $.01
Hot Glue Gun and Glue $.20
Spray paint ( if you want)- Cost Me About $.20
Cost: $.66
What to Do
Spray Paint the Roll- let it dry ( 30 minutes)
then

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Whip Up This Easy but Thoughtful Gift idea!


 
Another easy gift to WHIP up for someone! Wisks are $1.00 at Dollar General. Add about 1/3 bag of Hershey Kisses inside (bought with sales and coupons!), wrap in saran wrap, tie a ribbon around it and add this tag: We “wisk” you a Merry “Kiss”mas!
Frugal Tip: Check those Holiday Sales and expiration dates! Most candy has a year or two expiration date so you can grab the candy on sale after the Holidays this year to use for next year!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

A Handmade Christmas: Hot Chocolate Card Kit

 
By Jessica from Preserving Life’s Moments
Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things to drink in the winter so I instantly fell in love with this idea and replicated it this holiday season. A Hot Chocolate Card Kit is the perfect little gift to hand out to your neighbors, co-workers, or friends.

Supplies:

  • scrapbook paper (1 piece in each size: 8.5″ x 5.5″, 3.75″ x 5.25″ and 3.75″ x 1.75″)
  • ribbon
  • adhesive
  • hole punch
  • stamps and/or stickers and/or embellishments
  • hot chocolate packet
  • candy cane

Step 1: Score your largest piece of paper (8.5″ x 5.5″) at the 4″ mark and the 8″ mark (you can use a

Thursday, October 27, 2011

3 Ways You Can Save Money Without Changing Your Spending

Guest post by Rebekah




A frugal lifestyle is more than just refusing to spend money or going after the best deal. It is about being a good steward with all of your resources. Some people are unwilling or unable to change their spending budget. That doesn’t mean they can’t be frugal.
Here are three ways you can save money without changing your spending:

1. Use Less

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