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Frugal Ideas

Make Your Own Snowglobes

December 8, 2011

I always have so much fun decorating for Christmas–or even just bringing out all the things that have winter written all over them.  Then, after I have everything out and I complain about how much stuff I have, I always find new things to create or add to the collection. I’m sure I’m not alone! [...]

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Refurbished Retro China Hutch {Salvaged Sunday}

October 15, 2011

Roughly 9 years ago Willie’s Aunt and Uncle gave us an old retro china hutch to use in our first home together which was lacking in kitchen cabinets.  It wasn’t the prettiest thing in the world, and was actually missing a leg, but it was functional.  Functional was our goal. Many years and 2 long [...]

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Jack O Lanterns made from Recycled Materials

October 8, 2011

Looking around my house, and through my “Oh, I have to make that!” list–I’ve realized that I have bona fide infatuation with pumpkins! I like to eat them and decorate with them. I’m not sure which one is worse, my snowman addiction or my pumpkin addiction! And come to think of it, sometimes I eat my [...]

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Salvaged Sunday–Tin Can Flower Arrangement

September 19, 2011

 I know it’s Monday–but I’ve been trying to post this post forever, to no avail.  Between camera and computer issues, I’m about to swear off technology.  Ok so maybe not really. I’ve been so excited to share this project with you! Don’t let the name fool ya.  A Tin Can Flower Arrangement is rather stunning [...]

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Salvaged Sunday:: Ways to Reuse Formula Cans

July 16, 2011

  It’s time again for another round of Salvaged Sunday!  This week is somewhat of a repeat of a post I did back in March, when I showed you how I made a personalized pen organizer out of a recycled formula container.  But..since then, I’ve found so many other uses for formula containers {or even [...]

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Salvaged Sunday:: Recycling Glass Jars

July 9, 2011

  Welcome to Salvaged Sunday!  Salvaged Sunday has been a brain child of mine for many, many months now–and I’m very happy to have finally unleashed it!  Every Sunday, I will showcase something that was once meant for trash but has been turned into something new.  My hope is that you will find new ideas [...]

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Reversible Tote Bag

June 30, 2011

A little known fact about me is that if I had all the time in the world, I would fill my spare time with sewing.  I seriously love creating things with fabric, I just don’t have  make the time for it.  As soon as our {continued} craziness ends {please tell me it will end!}, I [...]

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Do It Yourself Convenience Foods

June 9, 2011

Have you ever taken a step back, and thought of your kitchen as a grocery store? A few weeks ago as I was doing my normal grocery shopping, a thought popped in my mind that has really changed the way I view my kitchen.  Not only the contents, but the way it functions–or atleast the [...]

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Year of the Staycation

May 24, 2011

I recently shared how it was easy to vacation in Branson, Missouri without breaking the bank.  Today I would like to share a roundup of Staycation ideas from all over the United States.  Almost every area of the United States is covered in this list, so there’s sure to be a Staycation destination close to [...]

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Staycation Ideas for Branson, Missouri

May 22, 2011

The words summer and family vacation tend to thought of together.  If you are in a tough financial postition, and don’t want to miss out on the fun and relaxation of a vacation,  consider going on a fun-filled Staycation instead. Oftentimes we overlook the attractions in our own areas. Southern Missouri is home to many [...]

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