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Frugal Living

Many people think that living frugally means always being restricted and limited in what you can buy and do. But that's not true at all! Frugal living is about buying smart and spending smart, so that you have more money left over for what you really want to buy and do. It's about making the most of what you have. It's also about considering your purchases and removing extraneous expenses in your ... Read More about Frugal Living

DIY Lavender Body Scrub

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Sugar scrubs are expensive to buy but oh so easy to make! They make great gifts or keep them to pamper yourself. One of my favorite homemade gifts to give are body scrubs because you can add in any essential oil you want to give it that personal touch. This year quite a few of my friends  are getting a Lavender body scrub and I must say it’s definitely my favorite one so far. With a gorgeous ... Read More about DIY Lavender Body Scrub

Pumpkin Cake with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

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I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! I have to do some serious unpacking otherwise not only will I have no Christmas decorations up, but I probably will not be unpacked when it's time for us to  pack up and move again! Which I suppose is not a bad idea, but I want to feel settled and at home for the next 9-10 months! Not living out of boxes.  So Jess Weaver is filling in for me today with a ... Read More about Pumpkin Cake with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Link Parties

Here's a list of the  link parties I participate in: Sunday: A Bouquet of Talent Share It One More Time DIY Sunday Showcase Share It Sunday Saturday Night Fever Nifty Thrifty Sunday Monday: Tweak It Tuesday Inspiration Monday Monday Funday Busy Monday A Round Tuit Mix It Up Monday Melt In Your Mouth Monday Comfort Food Recipes Tuesday: Two Cup Tuesday Simple Supper ... Read More about Link Parties

20 Inexpensive Handmade Christmas Gifts

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I started the Frugal Christmas Gift Guide a few years ago and will be continuing it this year (the other posts are linked at the bottom). Over the next few weeks I’m going to share some ideas for inexpensive handmade Christmas gifts that are cute and easy (or fairly easy) to make that I've found on Pinterest. So let's get started! Giving a handmade gift is a great way to celebrate ... Read More about 20 Inexpensive Handmade Christmas Gifts

Nesting Skills: DIY Dry Ranch Seasoning

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The Nesting Skills Series is all about making your own versions for various store-bought products. Last week I shared a homemade brownie mix recipe and today I'm sharing a homemade dry ranch seasoning mix recipe! It's really easy and inexpensive to make your own ranch dressing mix. Not to mention that you don't have to deal with unknown ingredients or fillers! Plus these are ingredients ... Read More about Nesting Skills: DIY Dry Ranch Seasoning

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