If you’ve been following any sort of twelve-month plan you should be able to avoid the packed stores in December and the big bills in the New Year. All that’s left to do is mail out cards with a family photo, decorate the house, put up the tree, finish wrapping the presents and enjoy theContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Are You Ready For Christmas?”
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Frugal Tips: Tips for Selling on eBay
Over the course of this last year I seem to have accumulated an assortment of items that we don’t need. Between my mother downsizing into a smaller home and cleaning out my father’s house, I now have this assortment of things! They are too valuable to throw out so I decided to list some ofContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Tips for Selling on eBay”
Frugal Tips: Peppermint Lip Balm
I have made this lip balm before and we just love it. This year I decided to make some not only for us, but also would make some up to give as Christmas presents. I purchased these little tins from Rose Mountain Herbs, which are the perfect size. The recipe is quite easy and mixesContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Peppermint Lip Balm”
Frugal Tips: Relief For Dry Hands
In the winter my hands suffer from the lack of moisture in the air. After having such success with making lip balm I decided to make my own hand cream as well. With just a few simple ingredients I made a really nice lotion, which my hands really appreciate! This recipe was too thick toContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Relief For Dry Hands”
Restoring a Wool Sweater
Restoring a wool sweater is possible! Have you ever washed a wool sweater in the washing machine? Not on purpose of course, but one of those moments where you are in a hurry and the wool sweater accidently gets tossed in the wash. Perhaps it even got tossed into the dryer and came out lookingContinue reading “Restoring a Wool Sweater”
Frugal Tips: November Bargains
The year is flying by; with Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching it won’t be long before we’re ringing in the New Year! November is a good time to keep your eyes open for various sales. You can often find sales on baskets, which you can then use as gift containers. Put a pretty towel inContinue reading “Frugal Tips: November Bargains”
Frugal Tips: Pizza Night
Years ago we moved from Connecticut to Florida. In Connecticut we were used to delicious pizza that you could have delivered to your house. When we first moved to Florida we could not find a decent pizza anywhere. As a result my husband learned how to make the most delicious pizza. It didn’t happen overContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Pizza Night”
Frugal Tips: Homemade Spiced Nuts
Are you a fan of spiced nuts? How about candied nuts on top of a salad? Spiced and candied nuts made great gifts. They are also a delicious, portable snack. Did you know you could make them yourself? Here are a few recipes for a no-fail method for a crunchy treat that will take youContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Spiced Nuts”
Frugal Tips: 6 Tips for October
Christmas is only 12 weeks away, which means there are only 84 shopping days left! Many people have already begun their Christmas shopping! Have you? There are many deals out there to help you get ready. October is the biggest candy month of the year. It is a great time to stock up for allContinue reading “Frugal Tips: 6 Tips for October”
Frugal Tips: Shopping for 2
For years and years there were always at least six around our table, my husband and I and our four children. One by one they grew up and left home until now it is usually only my husband and I. Cooking and shopping for two presents its own challenge. I enjoy cooking but I don’tContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Shopping for 2”
Nancy on the Home Front 