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Want to give someone a special gift? Put it in a DIY origami gift box to make it more personal. How to make one? It is very simple. Materials you need: colored paper Any color will do for your two papers, ensure they must complement each other. Moreover, one must be a bit smaller than … Read more
Do you plant an herb garden each spring, but by early summer your plants are happy, happy, happy and producing way more than you can possibly use? A frugal foodie will never let food go to waste especially those expensive herbs. So, what do you do when your garden is overrun with herbs? You could … Read more
Looking for a rainy day project? Make a decoupage clipboard! This clipboard came to life years ago when our summer break began with rain, and continued with rain, rain, rain for three straight weeks. My daughter had been looking forward to a summer of swimming and playing outside, but Mother Nature had other plans. We … Read more
That humble roll of Kraft Paper that looks like nothing more than a brown paper bag is your answer to wrapping gifts in a festive and frugal fashion all year long. Why You’ll Love Kraft Paper: It’s CHEAP! You can buy a ginormous roll for $17 on Amazon. I’m talking about 765 feet of wrapping … Read more
Remember the joy of building a fort in your living room? Maybe you used a card table and sheets, or maybe you created a fort with a giant box and markers. Those forts could be castles high in the mountains or tents in the great outdoors. Your fort was always as big as your imagination, … Read more
Cheap & Cheerful is the term I use for great gifts that will put a smile on someone’s face without costing you a fortune. Each of these gifts is clever and thoughtful without screaming “cheap!” It’s the end of the school year, and we could all use Cheap & Cheerful gift ideas for teachers! I’ve … Read more
Still need a few gifts? Wallet feeling stretched? Let this collection of festive and frugal gift ideas inspire you…everything costs less than $10 and many will cost next to nothing! If it’s a homemade gift, don’t panic – no Martha skills required! If you see a gift you like and want to learn more…just click … Read more
Before you laugh, before you decide that I’ve gone off the frugal deep end…let me explain. You won’t actually be buying a gift from the dollar store, you’ll be buying the supplies to make a Dollar Store craft that is oh, so worthy of gift giving. I promise, cross-my-heart…nobody will suspect that you only spent … Read more
You don’t have to spend a fortune to give a great gift. With a little ingenuity, you can create a gift that will be more meaningful than anything you could buy at a store. You don’t need to invest a ton of time, have a bunch of supplies, or even to know the first thing … Read more
The cooler weather has arrived, and I’ve been busy baking cookies for college care packages. It’s my “go-to” high school graduation gift…I give an i.o.u. in June and send the care packages each fall. If you need a cheap and cheerful gift for a college student…this is it, you’ll be the mom of the year! … Read more