Our homes are full of incredibly important rooms. Bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms and basements are all rooms that get a lot of use and serve an important purpose. However, arguably the most important one of all is our kitchen. They are where we prepare meals for our family and loved ones, and is where most […]
Homekeeping
Tips for Taking Care of Cacti and Succulents
My husband really is the green thumb in our household, and this leads to a lot of propagation going on in my house, too. We have so many ‘babies’ here now and it’s so beautiful to look at. He absolutely gets giddy when we go plant shopping. A lot f people assume that cactus and […]
How to Cut Your Use of Plastic
It’s no secret that plastic is not good for our environment. Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know that it uses lots of resources and puts toxic waste into our environment as well as plastic pretty much never breaking down. While it is almost impossible to avoid plastic entirely in […]
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Tips for Saving on Winter Sports Gear
With the chill of winter already taking place in many parts of the country and snow starting to fall at higher elevations, you may be thinking about winter sports. Just like warm-weather sports, winter sports are great for exercise, but winter sports gear can get quite pricey, especially if you plan on going on […]
Tips for Making Food Last Longer
Food is one of the biggest expenses in most people’s budget next to their home and cars. So, it makes sense to not waste it and find ways to make it go further and last longer. Other than storing it in the refrigerator in containers, what else can you be doing to make your […]
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12 Last Minute DIY gifts
We have all been there. You think you have everyone covered for your Christmas gift list and then (PANIC!) you forgot someone or you could not figure out what to get that person who is hard to buy for. Maybe, you just want to whip out a couple of quick home made gifts, but are […]
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12 Fun Ways to Wrap Your Gifts
I thought it might be fun to round up of some fun ways to wrap your gifts that strayed away from the typical store-bought paper and ribbon. I haven’t even wrapped my gifts for Christmas (shhh!) yet so it got me thinking that there has to be some awesome wrapping ideas out there. As usual, […]
20 Low Cost Random Acts Of Kindness Anyone Can Do
With Christmas just around the corner, many people think of doing those special things for others. This is, after all, the season of giving. In the spirit of the season, I have made it my personal goal to do 12 days of random acts of kindness leading up to Christmas. While I may not […]
5 Ways to Stay Sane this Holiday Season
This post is sponsored by Groupon. Although this post is compensated, All opinions are my own. Are you getting excited or nervous for the upcoming holidays? I was just saying to my husband the other day that I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already here and then it’s the crazy month of December! Out […]
How to Naturally Preserve a Pumpkin
Its really close to Halloween and if you are like most people celebrating, you probably have your pumpkin and are ready to carve it. There’s nothing worse than a Jack-o-lantern that falls apart only a few days after you carve it. It’s important to learn how to preserve this gourd for as long as […]
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is a staple in most homes this time of year. The on;y problem is, it can be expensive, full of preservatives and even added sugar and color if you buy it in a can. There is a traditional way of making it with an oven and a few pans with water in […]
Frugal Home Décor Tips
I don’t know about you, but I just hate spending money on anything that isn’t a necessity especially when it benefits me. Although, I tend to be on the frugal side, I still want my home to feel inviting and welcoming, but home décor can be pricey. If you want the benefit of a warm, […]
Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning Hacks
Ashley is sharing tips for using hydrogen peroxide in your home. Hydrogen Peroxide is a first aid necessity, but did you know it is also a great way to get things clean? In fact, Hydrogen Peroxide is one of those little miracles in a bottle that no one knows about. It’s frugal and very flexible […]
Autumn Crock-Pot Air Freshener
What scents remind you of Fall and Autumn? To me, it’s warm scents of cinnamon, apple butter and baking bread. It’s the smell of the autumn air with crunching leaves beneath my feet. It’s the smell of the harvest. These scents always makes me feel like Autumn is officially here! Isn’t it amazing what […]
Save your money! Dry your own herbs!
Herbs can be expensive, especially fresh ones. I often find that I buy way more than I could use for one meal. They are usually far more expensive than buying already dried herbs in bulk. However, every once in a while, I buy fresh ones or I sometimes grow my own or get a […]
8 Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies
Summer’s in full swing and so are the bugs. If you live anywhere near water like we do, (we live a couple blocks from a river) you know all too well that these little buggers show up out of no where and ruin your day. While the best way to not deal with bites […]