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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Lately though, I’ve begun to re-consider. The free item needs too much re-furbishing. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps!

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The Peach Tree Battle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. After snipping, I carefully painted the cut edges with tree paint. Even so, I sprayed it for fungus – using a new variety – in February and did my pruning then. We are losing the battle of the peach tree.

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50 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! DIY Team Spirit Platter via Crafty Scrappy Happy Personalize a platter (or plate) with your favorite team name/logo/spirit with some paint and vinyl. Such a thoughtful, special gift.

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20 Father’s Day DIY Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

If you’re looking for something unique to give a special dad this year, this list of great Father’s Day DIY Gift Ideas will help you out. This list has some simple and elegant gifts that anyone would love — dad, grandpa, brother, friend, cousin, uncle, etc. Bonus: they are useful. This is so cool!

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Complete List of Stores at Disney Springs + Free Guide

Saving Everyday

Needless to say, I could’ve used a list of stores at Disney Springs that day, and that’s exactly why I’ve put this list together for you! Pass the LEGO Store and Starbucks, and you’re in the Marketplace. If they’re open, the Watermelon and Strawberry parking lots are located just outside the West Side.

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Coupons.com Update, 8/12/12

Nicoles Nickels

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! Poore Brothers, Save $1.00/1.

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Coupons.com Update, 7/29/12

Nicoles Nickels

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! Poore Brothers, Save $1.00/1.