Here's a low-cost, almost no-cost art for your wall that is really cute. Use old maps or free maps from rest stops for this project. Birds! Cut a bird shape from the map and glue it to a piece of plain background paper. With dark watercolor paint draw in some details like feathers, beaks, eyes, and feet. Let dry and frame! My … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Peppermint Patties: Easy Christmas Candy
Here's a quick Christmas candy that is minty delicious! Top peppermint patties with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes. Now that's a candy crush I like! They make nice gifts too! Peppermint Patties Topped with Crushed Candy Canes You'll need: small peppermint patties small candy canes 9 ounces of chocolate chips, about 1 cup … [Read more...]
14 Ways to Recycle All Those Coffee Mugs
Is your kitchen overflowing with coffee mugs? Sometimes it's good to thin the herd! Here are some ideas for repurposing those mugs. Just don't toss them in the landfill. Pencil holders on a desk or wherever someone does homework Holders for various school supplies, markers, paper clips, rubber bands, etc. Perfect sized pots to grow … [Read more...]
5 Inexpensive Decor Projects to Brighten Your Space
Warm weather often finds me in the driveway working on fun decor projects. Painting is just easier outdoors and I love sprucing up the house a bit with some fresh looks. Here are some great projects from around the web that don't cost much and add a lot of fun to your surroundings. 1. DIY Bottle Lamp All you need is an attractive … [Read more...]
Deep Discount Bargain Hunting Can Save You a Bundle
Bargains Make Me Happy We all love deals and deep discounts on name brand items. What's a deep discount? I consider it to be 80%-90% off the original price. I just discovered an outlet store that handles all sorts of items that have been returned to big name online retailers (think of Amazing retailers). When the packaging has been damaged … [Read more...]
April Deals and Warm Weather Fun Ahead (Plus Zeriscaping)
You can save money this Spring for fun outdoor living that lasts into early Autumn. 1. On sale in April: laptops, cookware, barbeque grills, and insulated drapes. Click here for ways to use these to save on upcoming events and to reap the savings through Summer and into Fall. Remember insulated drapes save on air conditioning bills as well as … [Read more...]
Sharpie Projects for Decor, Style, and Upcycling
Stencil and WallSharpie permanent markers do more than make signs. Get creative with colored Sharpies for some amazing effects for very little money. Here are some great tricks to try:1. Draw your own wallpaper! A Sharpie and a stencil are all you need. Here they just did one wall with a wall paper design and I think it looks great. If you have a … [Read more...]
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