12 years ago we needed a tree skirt for our first Christmas tree, I headed off to the store to see what they had and came home with nothing. Tree skirts are insanely expensive and we had no money. That year we went without a tree skirt, but shortly after Christmas I found a round […]
Don’t forget to join me Monday, 11/10 at 8:30 pm eastern for another live online Q&A. We’ll be talking about how to stock up on seasonal sales. This time of year is the best time to stock up on baking supplies and we see other seasonal deals throughout the year. RSVP now to get reminders.
One of my favorite projects is FREE garland using the extra clippings from your local hardware store. When they trim the trees, they leave all of the clippings from the bottom of the trees. Yep, you can get as much as you need for free! What you’ll need: -Stem Cutting Scissors -Wire -Wire Cutters -Lots […]
Y’all, it is officially looking like fall in the south. The leaves are a million beautiful colors, so this is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of fall. Load up the car and head to the mountains. You can pack a picnic lunch, go a hike, and stop and take pictures. Being an hour […]
Looking to pick up a new trade? Try taking FREE online classes from Craftsy! Cratsy also has FREE knitting patterns. I don’t highly recommend making knitted gifts for all of your friends and family if this is your first time knitting, but try these patterns if you’ve done some knitting before. It could be a […]
Looking for some last-minute coupons before the end of the year? Enjoy The City has entertainment coupon books again for only $1 with code SAVERS. Here’s the Deal: Buy 1 @ $15, Get 15 Books Total. (That’s 14 free books) ($15/15 books=$1 per book.) Buy 2 @ $30, Get 30 Books Total. (That’s 28 free books) […]
Seagrass barstools are a great way to add some texture to a kitchen. I found these Seagrass Backless Barstools from Pottery Barn and I went on a hunt to find a more inexpensive option. Expensive: Pottery Barn Seagrass Backless Barstool: $200 Shipped A durable stool made from handwoven natural fibers. Frugal: Andres Saddle Barstool: $90 […]
There’s something about a bar of homemade soap that makes it feel like the holidays to me. If it’s been on your list to make your own soap for a more frugal Christmas gift option, get started now! With DIY soap, you can make it really generic, or super personalized. You can take it as […]
Sometimes things don’t go the way you’d planned. This week we were all set to talk about stocking up on seasonal sales… then my whole family got sick. Instead of me trucking through a Google Hangout and you guys cringing every time I talk with my sick raspy voice, we’re going to push this one […]
