It's finally warming up in Minnesota, which means I can begin to live in my flip flops. One fun thing you can try is DIY fun customized flip flops. … [Read more...]

It's finally warming up in Minnesota, which means I can begin to live in my flip flops. One fun thing you can try is DIY fun customized flip flops. … [Read more...]
My husband and I are not exactly handy when it comes to using tools. We can - and have - done a few DIY projects - but much of the home improvements and repairs are done by either fabulous family members or paid contractors. The problem with that approach is that you have to have knowledgeable family members with time willing to help or some money. Sometimes those things are hard to come by. As I continue on my frugal journey, I find that I am more willing to try DIY projects than I used … [Read more...]
Ever since I saw the beautiful jean quilts my mom's friend makes, I have been saving up all my ratty old pairs of jeans. The thing is, I'm not much of a seamstress. The last time I used a sewing machine was in 1992. But I do love the idea of keeping my old denim jeans out of the landfill. And I love the idea of turning them into something new and useful. Since I was getting tired of my old pair of wooden coasters, and while it's easy, I'm not a fan of fixing water spots on furniture, I … [Read more...]
Perhaps you already own Dot Markers (you may also know them as bingo daubers) and you are looking for other projects beside Dot Worksheets (if you are looking for them, just look up Dot Markers on Pinterest and you will find a ton of original worksheets to use) to use your markers on. Or maybe this is a new craft supply I am introducing you to, in which case I will tell you that I bought my packs from Amazon but also bought single bingo daubers from the Dollar Tree as well. You are going to … [Read more...]
Paint is one of the easiest ways to give your home's interior a fresh look. And while painting is certainly cheaper than renovating a kitchen or bathroom, it really doesn't take much to rack up the costs. It's possible to save money on paint and create a room you and your family will love. … [Read more...]
Planning ahead for outdoors in the spring? Or maybe you are like me and let your kids have fun blowing bubbles indoors during all those cold and snowy days off from school. Making these beaded bubble wands and homemade bubble solution was a fun project for the kids to do. You creativity is only limited by your imagination and supplies. So have fun creating! … [Read more...]
We are headed to Florida soon and wanted to come up with fun ways to tell kids about a trip to Disney. So I came up with a couple ideas that fit with their interests and age. … [Read more...]