Living Frugally

40 Things You Should Stop Buying and Start making! Sure, you can go to the store and buy pretty much everything. Convenience is a great thing, but often when it comes to processed food, cleaning/laundry and health/beauty products, this convenience comes at a cost, and I am not just talking …

Grocery Sales Cycles – When Do Things Go on Sale? Grocery Sales Cycles Did you know that groceries go on sale following a cycle?  It’s a little known secret that those who are serious about couponing understand. Serious couponers create databases for their regular grocery prices to follow the sales …

12 Beautiful DIY Crochet Baby Blankets 12 Beautiful DIY Crochet Baby Blankets Crocheting baby blankets is a fantastic way to spend your evening. There are thousands of amazing patterns available that make ideal gifts for friends and family. If you are a parent, you might want to stock up on …

12 Foods that People Mistakenly Refrigerate 12 Foods that People Mistakenly Refrigerate Modern life cultivates in most of us an ingrained reflex to preserve food using refrigeration. We preserve food in other ways too, of course, such as the food industry’s reliance on chemical “preservatives.” And, much like the use …

15+ Frugal Tips from Grandma Frugal Tips from Grandma No one does frugal living better than a Grandma. Grandma lived through the Great Depression and the tough years afterward. She knows how to stretch a dollar and live within her means. Because of her life experiences, Grandma has frugal tips …

Clean Like a Grandma: 17 Tips You Need to Know Trips to grandma’s house never seem to disappoint. There is nothing like the cozy feel that you experience. The house is always clean, and grandma seems to have everything under control. It leaves you wondering – what does grandma know …

How to Crochet a Giant Circular Rug – No-Sew Crocheting is becoming an increasingly popular activity for DIY projects. It is able to create a lot of items that can be used for both functionality and fashion. This video shows you a project that fits into both categories. Learn how …

Simple Homemade Laundry Detergent Are you tired of harsh chemicals in store-bought laundry detergents and looking for an eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative? This homemade laundry detergent recipe is a simple yet powerful solution to keep your clothes clean while being gentle on the environment and your skin. Whether you’re new to …

Basics of Crocheting: What You Need to Know So, you are interested in learning how to crochet? Crocheting is a great hobby that keeps your hands and mind busy, all while creating useful and beautiful items for yourself and family. Getting started can feel overwhelming. Let’s take a look at …

How To Make A No Sew Sock Bunny If you are a bit lost with craft ideas this Easter then you have to try and make a no sew sock bunny. Why not turn a sock into a great Easter Sock Bunny for a fun new friend for your kids this Easter ? …

40 Amazing Uses for Rubbing Alcohol We’ve all got it, that bottle of rubbing alcohol in the medicine cabinet. Even the most inventive DIY types probably have a mere handful of uses for that bottle, be it rubbing on sore muscles or maybe treating a few odors around the house. …

20 Natural DIY Air Fresheners Making your home smell amazing is a great way to give yourself a positive place to be. Scents can affect a person’s mood, Think about walking into your home after a hard day of work and smelling fresh bread being made… Heaven. It makes sense why …