Have you heard of wool dryer balls? They are fabulous. Put a bunch of these wooly wonders in your dryer and reap all the benefits. Wool dryer balls will take the static out of your clothes, taking the place of dryer sheets, and decrease the time it takes for your laundry to dry. Commercial wool dryer balls can cost you up to $10 each. If that’s more than you’re willing to spend then you can easily make your own for around $2.50 each using my easy tutorial for DIY Wool Dryer Balls! If you like for your laundry to be… [Read More]
Harvest Homemade Turtle Candies
Now that it’s fall, it’s time for seasonal candies! That means delicious fall flavored homemade treats, and tasty commercial fall themed creations. Can’t decide which you prefer? Why not combine the two! Mix homemade and store-bought into a delicious flavor combo with these Harvest Homemade Turtle Candies! You might remember my previous homemade chocolate caramel turtles recipe. I still love that recipe (especially since it only has 3 ingredients), and make it sometimes. This new recipe is just like the plus version of that one, with some extra yummy things added on! Give both a try and see which is… [Read More]
How To Get Organized For Christmas
Hi, I’m Christine Jerry and I blog at Hay Hay Life. I’m going to share my favorite tips for How To Get Organized for Christmas. Family, feasts and festivities make Christmas such a memorable time of year. On the other hand, the traveling, wrapping, and shopping madness, well…it can be OVERWHELMING! So how does a perfectly sane human being remain that way through the season? Think like a Boy Scout and hit the season with the motto “be prepared.” So come join me and get organized for Christmas! How to Get Organized for Christmas Create a Holiday Planner It’s easy to lose control… [Read More]
10 Frugal DIY Halloween Costumes
Halloween is right around the corner! If you have kids, I’m sure they’re getting more and more excited as it gets closer, and are already thinking up their dream costumes. Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to find fun, unique costumes to buy. Unfortunately, costumes can still be very expensive, especially if you’re purchasing them for more than one child. Instead, how about making your own costumes? It costs a lot less and allows you to create a one-of-a-kind costume that is exactly what your child is looking for! Save money and have a memorable Halloween with these 10 Frugal DIY Halloween… [Read More]
Pumpkin Spice Latte Body Scrub
If you are not one of those people that go crazy as soon as pumpkin spice everything hits the shelves you are probably not going to be as excited as I was for this DIY body scrub. But if you are one of those crazies like me, you’re so welcome. Easy homemade bath and body products are some of my favorite things to mix up to indulge myself or gift to that tired looking teacher or mom friend with 8 kids. And during the fall, you can’t go wrong with anything pumpkin spice themed! So check out how to make… [Read More]
Autumn Haystacks Chow Mein Candy
I’m a huge fan of anything no-bake. I’m also a huge fan of candy, so you can imagine how I feel about this recipe! These are super easy to make, but so delicious you’ll want to eat the whole batch yourself! This fall, treat yourself (and you family, if there’s any left over!) to some fun Autumn Haystacks Chow Mein Candy! Trying to get your kids more involved in the kitchen? There’s no reason they couldn’t help out with these haystacks chow mein candy! They’ll definitely have fun decorating the haystacks with the pumpkins and leaves! If you don’t have creamy… [Read More]
Size Matters: Which Dollar Tree Items Simply Aren’t a Deal
When you walk into Dollar Tree, you might automatically assume that everything is an awesome deal. I mean everything’s a dollar! But that isn’t exactly the case. While Dollar Tree is filled with hundreds of hot deals at prices that you can’t find anywhere else, there are some items you should really avoid. Believe it or not, there are items priced higher than you might find at your local grocery or chain discount store. Check out my list below to find which Dollar Tree items simply aren’t a deal so you can shop smarter! With all the Dollar Tree decorating… [Read More]
DIY Scented Pinecones
One of my favorite holiday decor items are simply… pinecones. They can be used interchangeably for fall and winter with just a few adjustments to reflect the season. I love to make scented pinecones to create a feast for the nose as well as the eyes and create that welcoming home scent throughout the holidays! Check out this tutorial to find out how to easily make your own DIY Scented Pinecones! You may be lucky enough to find pinecones in your yard or elsewhere locally for free. If not you can grab a bag at the craft store or Walmart… [Read More]
