Re-Seasoning Old Cast Iron
I have long held a love for the cast iron skillet. It is the perfect kind of skillet or pan, and I find myself using it for so many things. I’m rough on pots and pans, but my cast … Continued
Thanksgiving Dinner on the Cheap
Holidays like Thanksgiving can be both a blessing and a burden. You get to spend time with family and friends you may only see once or twice a year, but you have to feed them all. Thanksgiving dinners can get … Continued
Playing With Pewter
I should really call this post “Pewter for Dummies.” This is less of a real craft or diy, and more a cataloging of my pewter experiments. I’ve always been so interested in metal smithing. I’m a silver, stainless … Continued
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
We keep talking about fall favorites, and this post is no exception. Seriously, it’s the best season! This recipe features the slow cooker (which we all know I’m crazy about) and the apple. I’ll admit it right now, I don’t … Continued
Slow Cooker Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Fall is crock pot season in my house! Last week I posted the lentil mushroom soup, and I have another slow cooker soup for you today. I’m sure there will be many more through fall and winter. It’s just so … Continued
6 Great Granny Square Projects
A couple weeks ago, I shared a pattern for crocheting the classic granny square. Right now I’m working on a big granny square blanket for my husband, and hope to finish and share it with you soon! In the meantime, … Continued
Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern
So if you haven’t already noticed from the granny squares and t-shirt yarn rug, I’ve been on a bit of a crochet kick lately. It’s been one of my favorite crafty things for years, but my efforts come in waves, … Continued
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Football season is my favorite season. Every Sunday from September through February, it’s all about the NFL, the fantasy scores, the Chicago Bears, the trash talking, and the appetizers. Okay, so maybe it’s mostly about the appetizers. Caitlynn admitted in … Continued
Simple Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Football season has arrived! My favorite thing about football, though, isn’t the game. My favorite thing about football has to be the snacks! Don’t judge, you know you love them too. Here is a simple, quick and easy pasta … Continued
Homemade Silicone Stamps
Not every project we come up with here at Thrifty Below turns out perfect. In fact, far from it. I would say about 50% of my attempts at a new craft end up in disaster. Okay, so maybe disaster … Continued