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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). Makeup, jewelry, a fancy car, the latest tech, tchotchkes 9. Tell us a little about yourself I am in my late 30s, I am a lawyer for a local government, and live outside DC with my husband and four-year-old.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Home decor, costumes for the kiddies (and adults!), Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. Encourage your child to use their imaginations to come up with a costume out of materials on hand at home. What are the typical essentials? After Halloween, the parts go back.

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Target Black Friday 2012 Ad

Couponing 101

Essential Makeup Collection (83-piece) - $15 Philips Norelco Powertouch Rechargeable Cordless Razor - $37.99 Promotional Items FREE $10 Target Gift Card With Purchase of $50 or More in Apparel, Accessories, and Home Toys Air Hogs Sharp Shooter R/C Helicopter - $19.99 Disney Princess Ultimate Kitchen - $49.99

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. perfume nail polish makeup hair salons (our daughter’s a licensed cosmetologist and master barber!) But there are so many!

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10/15 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Homemade Halloween Costumes

Nicoles Nickels

If you were lucky, you had a parent that could sew who would help you whip up something fancy. If you were not so lucky, you raided your closet, the linen closet, the kitchen or first aid kit and the dresser of anyone in the house who wore makeup, to come up with something scary, or funny or silly. Comments Cute, cute, cute!

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30 Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone! Ceramic Photo Coasters via Cardstore Blog These personable coasters make a great gift that will last a long time in the home. Mason Jar Picture Frame Vase via Home Stories A to Z This is so lovely and easy to make.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Adults

Nicoles Nickels

Starbox is a Makeup Subscription box service that delivers 3 – 4 FULL SIZE pieces of Starlooks makeup to your door every month. Starbox is a Makeup Subscription box service that delivers 3 – 4 FULL SIZE pieces of Starlooks makeup to your door every month. Great for homes with small children and pets.

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