How to Make Laminated Bookmarks from Recycled Paper

I'm always looking for ways to recycle pretty papers into meaningful things to use around my home or to give as gifts. For example, did you know that you can use leftover wrapping paper, gift bags, pretty pages in magazines, printed gift boxes, used greeting cards and other items to make beautiful … [Read more...]

Coastal Beach Wall-Art Collage Photo Frames

One a month I like to get together with a few of my girlfriends and go out for some fun bargain shopping. After spending a few hours shopping, we will enjoy a late lunch or early dinner together. I enjoy spending time with my girlfriends and I'm glad that we do it almost every month! As you all … [Read more...]

Frugal Tips – After Season Deals on Winter Home Goods and More

Well, we've just about made it through the cold and long winter season and now spring is officially just around the corner. I don't know about all of you...but I'm ready for a ton of sunshine and warmth to return. I'm not a fan of winter, so I've been excited to see spring arrive. Now that the … [Read more...]

DIY Homemade Laundry Fabric Softener Crystals

How many of you love using those name-brand fabric softener crystals that you toss into the washing machine to make your laundry (clothes) softer? I admit, I used to be a HUGE user of those Purex Fabric Softener Crystals, until I started making my own. Yes, my own! If you've ever bought them, you … [Read more...]

Fun Frugal Finds – After Holiday Bargains and Deals

Can you believe it's the end of January already? Wow. The new year is off to a fast start! How many of you went out shopping after the holiday to snag up some bargains and deals? I went out twice and picked up several goodies each time! Here are some of the bargains that I recently picked up. We … [Read more...]

Frugal Finds – Winter Boots at a HUGE Savings!

You all know that I'm a bargain shopper and like a lot of you...I love finding a great deal. Well, I was on the hunt for some new winter boots and I found not one, not two but three pairs at a price that I couldn't resist! Yes, three pairs!!! Let me start by saying this. Last fall I purchased a … [Read more...]

Tips for Shopping After-Holiday Clearance Sales

The holidays are over and many retail stores are marking down their leftover items at rock-bottom prices. If you enjoy saving money, you'll want to get out into the retail stores to take advantage of all of their after-holiday clearance sales. With that said, I do have a few personal tips to share … [Read more...]

Fun Frugal Finds: Vintage-Looking Glass Holiday Ornaments

A few weeks ago I headed into my local A.C. Moore's store looking for some Fall & Autumn items for my home. They've been advertising big sales on all of that stuff for weeks now. Sure, I went in and I bought a few things for 40% off, but what I showing you all today was an even BIGGER … [Read more...]