Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Remember, there are many elements to account for such as the wedding gown, the flowers, the food, the entertainment and more, so it’s important to create a budget for each of these categories. Enlisting Talented Friends Think about it as a DIY project, where it won’t be you who’s doing the work, but your friends.

Wedding 203

Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Homemade DIY Valentines. In the CVS/pharmacy craft and office supply section pick up everything you need to make heartfelt, homemade Valentines – Construction paper, Scissors, glue, Glitter, Hole punchers, Stickers. I love these fun ideas and we received some of the items from the Bake-A-Thon listed above!

CVS 66

CVS Couch Food and Wine Kids and Family 66

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Household cleaners, body scrub, baby food, as well as many other household items are easy to make, and cost a lot less than the packaged items from stores. For example, vinegar and baking soda are effective household cleaners that kill most molds, bacteria, and germs. Here are some DIY ideas: Make Your Own Foamy Hand Soap.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Household cleaners, body scrub, baby food, as well as many other household items are easy to make, and cost a lot less than the packaged items from stores. For example, vinegar and baking soda are effective household cleaners that kill most molds, bacteria, and germs. Here are some DIY ideas: Make Your Own Foamy Hand Soap.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Couponing 101

MARCH 17, 2019

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups via Divas Can Cook. You can try making them in a mini-muffin pan too for a more finger food snack. Baked Apple Chips via The Viet Vegan. Hummus is one of my favorite dips and it’s super high in protein, which is awesome. But some of the pre-packaged ones you find at the store can be pricey.

Snacks 72

Snacks Cheap Frozen Yogurt Chocolate 72

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Household cleaners, body scrub, baby food, as well as many other household items are easy to make, and cost a lot less than the packaged items from stores. For example, vinegar and baking soda are effective household cleaners that kill most molds, bacteria, and germs. Here are some DIY ideas: Make Your Own Foamy Hand Soap.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. What’s your best frugal win? I have two!

Kids and Family 195

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 195

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. He is so talented at DIY. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. I have tried homemade laundry detergent and abandoned it – time consuming and it didn’t work well in my machine.

Kids and Family 193

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 193