Gardening...it's one of my spring and summer passions. I enjoy planting flower and veggie gardens outside and indoors I grow about 35 houseplants. I wouldn't say that I have a "green thumb" but I do have moderate gardening experience. During this time of the year I often make houseplant starters … [Read more...] about Frugal Finds – Pottery Houseplant Gardening Planters
Frugal Tips
Frugal Finds – Shopping at Yard Sales for Bargain Deals
How many of you enjoy getting out and shopping at local yard sales and/or flea markets? We typically go the flea market once a month during the spring, summer and fall seasons. I can find all kinds of great bargains at our local flea! Last weekend a friend of mine told me that her neighborhood … [Read more...] about Frugal Finds – Shopping at Yard Sales for Bargain Deals
Tips on How to Save Money Buying Curtains
Have you checked out the prices lately on buying new curtains, drapes, valances, sheers, etc. for your windows? Oh my gosh, the prices have skyrocketed! In some cases, buying them at a local retail store can be as much as custom-made window treatments! No thank you...I'm all about saving my hard … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Save Money Buying Curtains
Fun, Frugal Finds – Bargain Deals on Kitchen Linens
Fun, Frugal Finds is all about those great bargains and deals that I stumble across when I'm out shopping. These bargains can be items I've purchased from yard sales, antique stores, retail stores, flea markets, mom and pop shops, farmer's markets, etc. I'm always shopping for deals. A few weeks … [Read more...] about Fun, Frugal Finds – Bargain Deals on Kitchen Linens
Frugal Finds – After Holiday Home Decor Bargains
Early last month I hit the Dollar General Store to pick up some last minute gift wrap and stocking stuffers for Christmas. To my surprise, they still had 1/2 of an aisle of Autumn items still in the store and guess what? They were all marked down 75% off. Yes! That's my kind of sale! Here's what … [Read more...] about Frugal Finds – After Holiday Home Decor Bargains
How to Shop Smarter by Using Coupon Codes
When shopping, it is easy to get lost in the moment and forget to use a coupon or promo code. However, if you want to shop smarter and save money, you should use these coupon codes whenever possible. You may want to consider using a code from a website that offers a wide variety of coupons, like … [Read more...] about How to Shop Smarter by Using Coupon Codes
Refurbished Vintage Light-Up Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Yard Art
We love vintage holiday decorations that remind us of our childhood. They bring back so many memories for us. It doesn't matter if it's Easter, one of the Patriotic Holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas...we love to decorate with vintage items. A friend of our's was getting rid of her … [Read more...] about Refurbished Vintage Light-Up Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Yard Art
Repurposing Twin-Pack Plastic Ketchup Connector Rings to Save Closet Space
We purchased an older home 15 years ago with very small closets. One of the smallest closets is in our master bedroom. It's so small that only my clothes hang inside it. My husband's clothes hang in a closet in one of our guest bedrooms. I've seen linen closets bigger than my bedroom closet! … [Read more...] about Repurposing Twin-Pack Plastic Ketchup Connector Rings to Save Closet Space