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Easy Lavender Almond Sugar Scrub Bars

Homemade Lavender Sugar Scrub Bars. Raise your hand if you are in love with the smell of lavender! I know I am, and it's easily one of my favorite scents ever. Combining my love for lavender with my desire to save money and crafting, and it's the perfect storm of amazingness! These Easy Lavender Almond Sugar Scrub Bars are impressive! I love that with a few supplies and a little bit of ... Read More about Easy Lavender Almond Sugar Scrub Bars

28 Creative Ways to Use Up the Last Bit of Jam

Tasty Ways to Use Up Jelly and Jam. We’ve all been there, scraping the sides of the jam jar, wondering if it’s worth saving that last spoonful. Good news: it totally is! Those sweet, sticky remnants can be the secret ingredient in some seriously tasty recipes. If you want to be waste-free and frugal, you need to check out these 28 Creative Ways to Use Up the Last Bit of Jam! Don’t toss ... Read More about 28 Creative Ways to Use Up the Last Bit of Jam

16 Lazy Summer Cleaning Routines That Still Get the Job Done

Easy Summer Cleaning Schedules. Let’s be honest, no one wants to deep clean when it’s 95 degrees outside. Summer is for relaxing, not scrubbing baseboards. However, a messy house can still cause stress. That’s why lazy summer cleaning routines are a total game changer. They keep things under control without eating up your whole day. To help you out, I've found these 16 Lazy Summer Cleaning ... Read More about 16 Lazy Summer Cleaning Routines That Still Get the Job Done

Bathroom Storage Solutions – 12 Clever Ideas You Need To Try

12 Genius Bathroom Organization Ideas. What home couldn't use more storage in the bathroom! The bathroom is the one room where you have to store a lot of essentials yet you usually don't have enough places to do so. This creates quite a dilemma! You really need to get creative in finding storage unless you are one of the lucky few with a large bathroom. So today I've gathered a collection of ... Read More about Bathroom Storage Solutions – 12 Clever Ideas You Need To Try

What to Buy in August

August is back to school time for many families! But with all that back to school hustle and bustle, don't get so distracted that you miss out on the many great seasonal deals taking place! There are dozens of things you can find at wonderfully low prices in August. You just have to know what to look for! To help you out, here's What to Buy in August! Because August is part of the back to ... Read More about What to Buy in August

12 Ways to Treat Yourself When You Don’t Have Money to Blow

Low/No Money Ways to Pamper Yourself. In an ideal world I’d be able to get daily massages, have someone cook for me and buy any and every plant I want (maybe your thing is jewelry). But I’m not there yet. For now, I’ll just have to enjoy a little do-it-yourself pampering and go easy on the pocketbook. Life’s full of expenses; whether it’s monthly bills, student loans, buying that dream home or ... Read More about 12 Ways to Treat Yourself When You Don’t Have Money to Blow