This year I decided to see if I could make our grandchildren’s Easter baskets from the thrift stores or at least get the bulk of the items from there. I went to Goodwill and here’s what I came up with:
Easy Terrariums
These terrariums are great for low-cost decorating, they make great gifts and if you have children, this could be a fun project to do together. You can get really creative and elaborate or keep it simple…depends on your budget and time.
Fun & Delicious NCAA National Championship Snacks
I will be on FOX21 Living Local this morning during the 9:00 hour with some fun and delicious recipes perfect for the NCAA National Championship tonight. These are all super simple to make and budget friendly. Plus I’ve included some cute ideas for serving snacks. In the south, eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s […]
Colorful April Dollar Deals…
I’ve found some really great deals for $1 at the local Dollar Store for Spring!
How to Grow Vegetables in Pots-No Yard Required!
Almost any vegetable that grows in a backyard garden can be successfully grown in a container. So even if you are space-challenged, have limited physical mobility or have lots of deer roaming in your yard….you can have a garden!
My Closet Has Been “Purged” – Great Storage Ideas & The Finished Look
Earlier this month I pledged to do some heavy spring-cleaning in my clothes closet. For those who may not be familiar with my “closet,” it is an extra bedroom that we didn’t use, so my husband hung rods and shelves up and it became a huge closet for me. Once that happened though, it seemed […]
25 + Uses For Used Toothbrushes
Dentists recommend you change your toothbrush every 3 months. You could of course toss or recycle them but why when you can repurpose them…saving you money and helping our planet. DO clean used toothbrushes before repurposing them. Soak in hydrogen peroxide for about 10 minutes. Rinse with hot water. Don’t have a lot of […]
Warm Weather Savings at Discover Goodwill…From Fashion To The Garden & So Much More
Spring is finally here with summer right around the corner and I couldn’t be happier. Once spring gets here I like to spruce things up a bit around the house and in my wardrobe, choosing items that reflect the sun-filled days and warmer weather. The first place I head to is one of our local […]
Clever Cutter – An As Seen On TV Product (Does It Work?)
The Clever Cutter 2-in-1 Knife & Cutting Board, one of those As Seen On TV products that claims to make your life easier or better if you buy it. You know, one of those products you see advertised late at night, maybe in the early morning hours when you can’t fall back to sleep, and […]
Silica Gel Packets We Usually Toss…Alternative Uses, Dangers, And What Are They Exactly?
Chances are you’ve bought something at least once that contained one of those little packets of silica gel. You know, those little packs that say “DO NOT EAT” THROW AWAY DESICCANT. They can be found in vitamins, beef jerky, shoeboxes, purses, electronic equipment, and many, many more items. I’ve always been super cautious and thrown […]
Common Household Items That Can Be Dangerous To Our Pets
I love animals and luckily my husband does too. We have 4 cats ranging in ages from 3 to about 12 and they keep us laughing and happy. But as any pet owner knows, it can be like having children in the house, with them getting into things they shouldn’t. With our children grown and out of the […]
Clean & Organize…..Everything $1.00
All of the products cost $1.00 each and I tried each one out (I didn’t go as far as to clean the house, just tried them out on the appropriate surfaces.)
Save Money – MEASURE Your Laundry Detergent
Let’s face it, saving money can be difficult, especially when raising a family or on a fixed income. For a lot of people, living paycheck to paycheck, just getting the bills covered and food on the table for the month can be challenging, much less having extra money to put in a savings account. And […]
Alternative Uses For…..Mouthwash
When I started researching mouthwash, it was strange to see that something I put in my mouth can also be used to clean floors, get rid of dandruff and at one time, was used to treat gonorrhea….seriously.
20 Bathroom Items You Can Toss Right Now
January is the most “popular” month of the year for getting your home organized and decluttered. For those who are organized all year or live in a smaller space, you might be able to get the whole house done in a month. For me, January is usually a time when I FINALLY get my Christmas […]
Uses For Lemons
My husband sent me an article the other day with 4 uses for lemons. I thought, I can think of 10 more, just off the top of my head, so I started doing some research on other things you could use lemons for, besides cooking. I found this great article in Reader’s digest, with 34 […]
Get Your Home Organized…50 Easy & Cheap DIY Ideas
January is typically the month that I try to get my house de-cluttered and organized. And believe me, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays; with the extra cooking, decorating, and entertaining, well, it needs it. But have you ever noticed how expensive “specialty” storage containers and boxes are? I mean some of the storage […]
27 Ways To Make Your Groceries Last As Long As Possible….LOVE This!
One of the reasons I love these tips is because just yesterday, I spent the entire day cleaning out the freezers, fridge, and pantry and was appalled and embarrassed at just how much food I ended up tossing because it was way past the expiration date….way past.
January Clearance Items That Make Great Gifts Throughout The Year
January is a great month to pick up Christmas clearance items but there are lots of other great products that get marked down to bargain basement prices too. Cold weather outerwear and clothes can get slashed by up to 75 to 80% off as can toys, accessories, specialty boxed food items, blankets, and more. I like […]
Witch Hazel…26 Uses (Cheap & Natural)
I like products that can be used in multiple ways. And I like them even more when they are inexpensive and natural, which brings me to witch hazel. Witch hazel is a deciduous bush or small tree. The leaf, bark and twig is used in a variety of forms, from fluid extracts to poultices, to […]