Stockpile Inexpensively Many people wonder and ask how can I afford to stockpile for the future for something that may or may not happen when I can barely make ends meet now? Stockpiles don’t always have to include expensive top-notch equipment or items. Face it you may have a favorite brand of dish soap today …
Category: Frugal
DIY Glass Arrowheads
DIY Glass Arrowheads Should the worst happen one of the first things to disappear off the open retail market will be ammunition. Even for bow hunters. Perhaps your sport of choice is archery, or you simply choose to use recycled materials for your arrows. No matter the scenario making your own arrows and arrowheads is …
What Foods to Plant in Your Container Garden
Some posts may contain affiliate links. What Foods to Plant in Your Container Garden Not everyone is fortunate enough to have space for a full fledged, full size garden. Some rent and aren’t able to dig up the property. Fortunately most of us do have a bit of space here and there where we can …
Tips for Cleaning Just About Anything!
Tips for Cleaning Just About Anything! It is one of my most dreaded times of the year…….spring cleaning time! Ugh, all the stuff that it was too cold or where I live too wet to do previously in the year needs to be done now while the weather is reasonable. Not too hot, wet, or …
A Dozen Unique Recycle Projects
A Dozen Unique Recycle Projects I tend to be attracted to the creative recycled pieces much more than the new factory-made pieces every time. I don’t know if it is because of my belief in recycling or if it is just my style. I find the bench pictured above so much more desirable than any single …
Dandelion Root Benefits + Tea Recipe
Dandelion Root Benefits + Tea Recipe I am constantly amazed by the dandelion’s creative edible uses! It grows wild everywhere and for years we have fought to rid our lawns and gardens of it. I no longer fight the dandelion I embrace it as another of mother nature’s gifts. It is versatile and completely edible and grows …
Spring Garden Hacks
Some posts may contain affiliate links Spring Garden Hacks I must admit I am over the mundane parts of gardening! I do not enjoy planting, weeding and watering. But I do indeed love harvesting! (LOL) But I still do enjoy the smaller gardening projects like those included in the featured article. Some of these ideas …
Grow Meyer Lemons from Seed
Grow Meyer Lemons from Seed Meyer lemons are not your everyday lemon. They are more of a cross between an orange and a lemon. You can’t just go to your local nursery or garden center and purchase a package of seed for these trees! But you can grow them from harvested seeds found in your …
DIY Concrete Counters
DIY Concrete Counters Building costs keep rising across the world. Even in just one generation the ability to purchase or build your first home has significantly decreased. One thing people are doing to make a difference for the next generation is building green and doing many of the remodeling and/or construction activities themselves. It is …
DIY Projects Using Cinder Blocks
DIY Projects Using Cinder Blocks Using everyday items in an unusual manner is one of my favorite things. I love the creativity and honestly shock value of the unexpected. But using cinder blocks? This surprised me! I always thought they were only for building! See what else they can be used for at the link …