I love most things decorating.  I would spend way too much time and money on decorating, if I had a huge excess of either time or money, that is. If you get giddy over a cute print or a beautiful bowl placed just right or a pretty pillow, then we are kindred spirits. Read on for some of my favorite frugal decorating tips. Spring is in the air!  Put flowers, branches or even cool leaves (think hostas) in a mason jar or get creative with containers you already have, such as a glass or … [Read more...]

 Learning how to make pottery has been bopping around in the back of my head ever since I can remember. Also bopping around were the reasons why I couldn't do it: Cost prohibitive, time constraints, nursing a child, husband's work schedule, etc. But then this last fall, a friend told me she wanted to take this class as well and it was cancelled because of lack of interest and said I would be interested in taking it sometime. At the same time, Christina asked the writers at Northern Cheapskate … [Read more...]

I love to create things.  I did not discover this love until I was nearly an adult.  I am pretty left-brained, but given instructions and a plan, I find creating is a outlet.  I love being able to say, "I made that." I have wanted to learn how to knit for a couple of years.  Last year I really intended to do so.  I figured I could watch some videos on You Tube and read a book (with illustrations) and it would be simple enough. Yeah.  For some reason, it was not that simple for me to learn … [Read more...]