As we enter into the busy holiday season one of the gifts I like to make is homemade lip balm. Using beeswax as the base makes the lip balm smell so good.
Category Archives: Frugal Tips
Deck Update
Three years ago we decided to paint our deck with a special product to extend the life of the deck. I wrote a post about the product, which you can read HERE. You may remember that after 11 years our deck needed some attention! My husband did some extensive research and found a product calledContinue reading “Deck Update”
Making Your Own Cinnamon Oil
I found this recipe a while ago on Healthy Food House. Before reading this blog post I had no idea of the many health benefits of cinnamon! It seemed easy and I thought I would give it a try. All you need is 5-6 cinnamon sticks, some olive oil and a jar. Place the cinnamon sticksContinue reading “Making Your Own Cinnamon Oil”
Car Emergency Kit
Yesterday I talked about preparing your car for a long trip. What about a car emergency kit? You can purchase a car emergency kit, but you can also put one together yourself. Having a roadside emergency kit can help reduce the hassles of breakdowns that might occur. Vehicle breakdowns do happen and they don’t always strikeContinue reading “Car Emergency Kit”
Saving Money On a Long Road Trip
My husband and I have been planning this trip for a long time. We’ve been planing to drive across the United States for almost a year! You may ask why? I guess the major reason is for the adventure! I drove across the US as a 12 year old with my family and I have manyContinue reading “Saving Money On a Long Road Trip”
Amazing Homemade Yogurt
A few years ago I took part in a Raw Dairy Processing Class, the best thing about the class was I learned how amazing homemade yogurt was!
Turning Takeout into Make In
If you live in a populated area, there are probably numerous places that serve or deliver cheap, fast takeout food. If you’re juggling a busy schedule, chances are you take advantage of these services at least a couple times a week. However convenience comes at a price. Spending $10 on dinner may seem economical, butContinue reading “Turning Takeout into Make In”
6 Things to Do With A Can of Tuna
We all have made a tuna casserole before but did you know there are plenty of delicious and fresh tasting dishes to be made with this thrifty standby. And canned tuna is a low-cost source of lean protein as well. Combine tuna with white beans, fresh herbs, onion, olive oil and lemon juice for aContinue reading “6 Things to Do With A Can of Tuna”
Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant
I’ve used vodka to make certain things like vanilla extract but did you know you can use it to make a disinfectant as well? This mixture can be used on bathroom surfaces, countertops, tables, appliances, light switches and doorknobs. The white vinegar and vodka inhibit the growth of germs. The lavender and lemon essential oilsContinue reading “Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant”
My Favorite Window Cleaner
Summertime is a perfect time to clean your windows. Do you have a favorite window cleaner? We have a lot of glass in our house and I am very particular about what I use to clean the windows. The last thing I want is a cleaner that will streak the windows! And finding dirty windowsContinue reading “My Favorite Window Cleaner”
Nancy on the Home Front 