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Quick + Easy Ramen Vegetable Stir Fry

Ramen noodles have an unfairly bad reputation. People see them as an unhealthy quick meal made by college students and people who don’t know how to cook. But actually, ramen noodles are like any other noodle. So they can be used to make delicious, healthy meals! If you need a fast lunch or dinner, pull out the ramen and make this Quick and Easy Ramen Vegetable Stir Fry! If ramen noodles ... Read More about Quick + Easy Ramen Vegetable Stir Fry

The 8 Best Alternatives to Cable TV

Alternatives To Cable TV A lot of people nowadays are talking about "cutting the cord" and getting rid of their cable TV service. And it makes a lot of sense! Cable costs a lot, and a lot of what you're paying for are channels you don't even watch. Luckily there are alternatives out there that cost a lot less, but still let you watch your favorite shows and movies. If you're considering cutting ... Read More about The 8 Best Alternatives to Cable TV

DIY Farmhouse Style Serving Tray

The only thing better than making your own DIY home decor, is making DIY home decor quickly and easily! I've been seeing a lot of cute farmhouse style trays online, but have not been a huge fan of the prices. I figured I could make my own farmhouse style tray from scratch for much less cost, and I was right! It cost me only around $35 to make this pretty DIY Farmhouse Style Serving Tray! I ... Read More about DIY Farmhouse Style Serving Tray

20 Frugal Ways to Use Toothpaste

As a frugal person, there are few better feelings than discovering a way to use a common, inexpensive product in the place of a commercial one. Part of it is just the joy of saving money. Another part is the joy of knowing you don't have to clutter your home up with more special-purpose items. And another part is the joy of discovering secret uses! Whether you're a frugal person, a minimalist, or ... Read More about 20 Frugal Ways to Use Toothpaste

DIY Conversation Heart Valentine’s Day Candle

I love making Valentine's Day decor! For some reason, the holiday seems to be the perfect fit for little homemade crafts. Take this fun Valentine's candle craft, for instance! It's very easy to put together (and could be even be done by older kids or teens), but the final product is a cute, fun little piece of Valentine's decor. Make a few of these using candles of different heights, and you'll ... Read More about DIY Conversation Heart Valentine’s Day Candle

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn

I don't think I've ever tried a chocolate treat that I didn't like! It's just good on everything, whether it's melted, shaved, or in whole chunks! After having such yummy popcorn on New Year's Eve, I couldn't wait to have another excuse to cover more popcorn with chocolate! So I came up with this easy (and delicious) Valentine's Day Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn! While I just plan to make this ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn