12 Wedding Favor Ideas for the Frugal Bride

Your family and friends are willing to travel across the country, spend hundreds of dollars on gifts, and take precious time off just to witness your wedding day. It’s nice to show your appreciation by offering a keepsake that they can cherish forever. You don’t have to break the bank on expensive wedding favors. It’s more important … Read more

15 Smart Ways to Recycle Milk Jugs

Are empty milk jugs piling up in your kitchen? Milk jugs are the perfect DIY material as they are flexible, lightweight and sturdy. You can recycle these everyday containers in a lot of ways. Turn milk jugs into decorations, re-purpose them for gardening or storage, or make them the basis for a craft project for kids!  Folks from Homeandgardeningideas.com gathered 15 smarts ways … Read more

How to Earn Extra Money by Watching Movies

Most people would grab the opportunity to earn a few extra dollars each month. Did you know that it is possible to earn money simply by watching movie previews? It might sound too good to be true, but with a bit of commitment, it is absolutely possible to earn upwards of $250 extra every month simply by watching … Read more

37 Military Discounts You Can Get Today

Our freedom as a country is largely due to the millions of brave men and women in uniform. Currently, there are over a million active military personnel, plus millions of veterans and reserve staff in the United States. They work exceptionally hard to protect our nation and help others in need.  To say “Thank you,” … Read more

DIY Car Upholstery Cleaner

No matter how hard you try to keep your car’s upholstery clean, stains are inevitable. Kids and pets are guaranteed to wreak havoc on seat covers, or a passenger might spill a drink. As a result, we spend tons on professional car detailing or commercial car care products. Instead of burning a hole in your pocket, mix up this homemade … Read more

How to Make Vinegar at Home

Vinegar is a frugal homemaker’s secret weapon. Not only is it good for cooking or preserving food, but you can also use it for cleaning and even for medicinal purposes. Instead of buying it from the supermarket, why not make your own vinegar? It is surprisingly easy to make, and your budget will definitely thank you. What Exactly Is Vinegar? … Read more

How to Build a Rainwater Treatment Train

Using harvested rainwater is a popular frugal tactic for obvious reasons: rainwater is free, easy to collect, and abundant. However, it is always a good idea to filter rainwater first since it may have harmful contaminants. No need to fork out cash for an expensive commercial system though. Instead, check out this cool tutorial on Instructables.com for a homemade water treatment train. While … Read more

How Discounted Gift Cards Can Help Save Your Budget

Gift cards are quite popular during the holidays, weddings, graduations or birthdays. They are a convenient way to show you care, allow the receiver freedom of choice, and are more memorable than a wad of plain cash. Instead of buying gift cards from physical stores, why not purchase them online? Numerous sites offer a wide variety of gift cards at discounted … Read more

Transform an Old Tire into a Garden Planter

Here’s another amazing way to recycle old tires: turn them into these amazing planters. Smaller tires can be transformed into hanging baskets and will look gorgeous with flowers or air plants. You can also start a mini vegetable garden using bigger tires. Paint them in a variety of colors and no one will guess that these garden accessories were made from … Read more

How to Make Dutch Crunch Bread Rolls

Want to spice up your sandwiches? Try baking crackling Dutch crunch bread rolls at home! Dutch crunch bread rolls are great for sandwiches and unbelievably simple to make. This yummy bread has a unique topping made from oil, gluten-free rice flour and yeast. These ingredients, when combined with normal dough, creates noticeable stripes in the … Read more