DIY Fabric Flowers: Part One
I know I’m in the minority, but cut flowers are just not my thing. Don’t get me wrong, I love to see beautiful flowers in a garden or in nature, but between the cost part and the dying part, flower … Continued
Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus with Sweet Potato
This Mouthwatering Monday is all about hummus! I eat a lot of vegetables (and try to force my husband to do the same), so I’m always looking for yummy, healthy, and frugal ways to dress them up. This hummus fits … Continued
Coming Soon: Wedding Wednesdays
I’m a crafter, a planner, and a budgeter, so when Mark proposed, I knew right away that we would be having a DIY wedding with a price tag well below the $30,000 average. I spent over two years planning our … Continued
Slow Cooker Pinto and Garbanzo Beans
Food is one of the biggest reoccurring expenses for my husband and I, so we try very hard to stick to a budget. Thankfully, beans are cheap, cheap, cheap! Plus they’re high in protein, easy to make, and super versatile. … Continued
Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub
As you may have inferred from our blog title, Caitlynn and I are pretty cheap. But even money-conscious ladies like us enjoy being pampered. This Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub is like a teeny spa in a jar. With a … Continued
Saving Money on Contacts
In fifth grade, I started getting headaches due to excessive squinting in class. A quick trip to the eye doctor confirmed my suspicions: I needed glasses. At first they were just for seeing the board in class, but my … Continued
Apple-Banana Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Ginger
For as long as I can remember, my 75-year-old grandmother has eaten a bowl of oatmeal with ground flax seeds for breakfast each morning. I guess you could say that it runs in our family, because I love oatmeal … Continued