Hello Friend, I am a person who loves to give and receive homemade gifts. If you need a gift for a child, I suggest that you look around and see what materials you have on hand. Then, if necessary, purchase inexpensive new materials and save any leftovers for future projects. Here are some ideas: Bean Bags - Use durable material scraps and dried beans or dried corn. A Dress Up Box or Tote - Fill with yard sale finds or items donated by Great Aunt Hazel. Play Dough - I like to place what I...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Friend, I absolutely love glass jars! If you have some empty glass jars from purchased food, like pasta sauce, alfredo sauce, salsa or something; let's put them to good use! 9 Ideas For Empty Glass Jars Office containers - To hold rubber bands, paper clips, pens, pencils, highlighters, etc. Keepsake Jar for a Child - Save your child's small treasures, baby jewelry, baby teeth (in a teeny baggie), wristbands of waterparks and excursions, seashells (after washing them), etc. Honey-Do &...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Friend, We did a little grocery shopping again this weekend. I am always shocked by how quickly the prices are rising each time we go. There are currently eight people to feed living in my household and four of us are adults. People often ask how we do it (pay the bills, feed and clothe our large family when they know that my husband has an average full time job with a side hustle of selling on ebay and I am a stay at home, homeschooling mom - who currently works my blog and Etsy shop...
5 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Friend, Don't be offended at the word, tightwad, it's a complement. We need to be as wise and frugal as possible these days so our families will have enough. A Few Ideas Today... Return Address Labels - cut out the mailing labels that junk mail companies have sent you. Use a glue stick to glue them onto your envelopes. Finally - a use for junk mail! Apples to use in the winter - read the article on my blog below for how to get them and what to do with them. Energy savings with your...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Friend, Think back to the great depression. Many of the success stories came from creatively using up what most people would discard to save money. Here is a list to give you some ideas. What To Do With... Bread Bags - use as freezer bags for short-term storage, especially when re-packaging family packs of sale meats. Knot the end to close it. Cut it open when ready to use. Don't reuse plastic bags that have stored meat. Do not use the bag inside out. Or use them to pick up pet waste,...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Friend, We all have to eat to live. But how do we afford to eat with the rising food prices? It's time to get creative as homemakers! Here are a few steps we follow in grocery shopping for our large family. Sponsored by: Morning Brew The 5-Minute Newsletter That Makes Business Make Sense Business news doesn't have to be dry. Morning Brew gives you the biggest stories in business, tech, and finance with quick wit and zero fluff. Over 4 million professionals read it every morning because...
15 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Friend, If you are looking at your income for the next few months and wondering how ends are going to meet this fall, you are not alone. The price of many items are going up due to lack of availability with items not coming in to the US. Sponsored by: Morning Brew The 5-Minute Newsletter That Makes Business Make Sense Business news doesn't have to be dry. Morning Brew gives you the biggest stories in business, tech, and finance with quick wit and zero fluff. Over 4 million professionals...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Friend, A Few Great Helpers for Frugal Times As a stay at home mom of eight (my oldest is 26 and my youngest is 6), I have learned a few things about survival on a small amount of income. I don't want to keep anything to myself and have you learn the hard way, when I know I could help you. These printables are all in my Etsy shop (use the $5 off coupon below by 8/31/25). It's ok if you are not in the US to buy digital items - the coupon will still work. Simple Grocery List Printable, $2...
25 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Friend, This is just a heads up of some items I have on sale in my Etsy shop today and tomorrow. On Sale In Our Etsy Shop... This is a great way to learn what plants look like and what kind of oil they make OR just have a great time with your essential oils friends and play some Bingo! Essential Oils Bingo Cards, 20 Unique Bingo Cards w/Labels, Printable Bingo Cards, Oily Party Games, Oils Class Ideas, Instant Download, Regular Price $7, Sale price $5.25 See it here Microwave Popcorn...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read