Are you new to painting? Do you hate painting? Here are my best tips for painting rooms in your house! Rooms really should be painted every 5 years. If you can afford to have someone professionally paint your home, go for it. But if you're like me and have a smaller home improvement budget, I'm… Continue reading Painting Tips for the Homeowner Who Hates Painting
Category: Frugal Living
Dollar Tree Beauty Favorites
A big part of successful Dollar Tree shopping is knowing what to look for while you're shopping. The stores can be messy and often there's varied inventory from location to location. Let's talk about what I love to find on the beauty aisles! While I probably wouldn't wear a full face of Dollar Tree makeup,… Continue reading Dollar Tree Beauty Favorites
Coastal Cottage Finds At Dollar Tree + Other DT Faves{5.2023}
Dollar Tree has some really pretty decor pieces out right now! I'm excited to share my finds with you today. First up is the decorative white ceramic ball in the photo above. I think it looks pretty high end and is the perfect thing to add a different texture to a vignette or bookshelf. Below… Continue reading Coastal Cottage Finds At Dollar Tree + Other DT Faves{5.2023}
Three Simple Ways You Can Save Money
With the rising prices everywhere, we're all looking for ways to save money. Here's a mantra that sounds a little old fashioned but that will help you save more money than you might think: "Don't waste that!" Using what we have, and using it well, goes a long way toward saving money. Here are three… Continue reading Three Simple Ways You Can Save Money
How To Store Produce To Make It Last
I feel like I've finally gotten a handle on storing produce so that it lasts more than a few days! Over the last year or so, I've figured out a few tips and tricks that extend the shelf life of my fruits and veggies. This is just what works for me in the climate where… Continue reading How To Store Produce To Make It Last
Dollar Tree Haul {3.29.23}
It's time for another Dollar Tree haul! If you have access to more than one DT location, you probably know that not all Dollar Tree stores are the same. One might have a great organization section, one might have the best selection of groceries, and another might be the best place to find crafting supplies.… Continue reading Dollar Tree Haul {3.29.23}
Blackened Chicken: The Affordable Meal Prep Rock Star!
Chicken breasts are such tricky proteins. They have such a short shelf life in your fridge, and I don't really love working with chicken breasts that have been frozen. They end up tough and never taste as good as they do when cooked fresh. When I find a family pack of chicken breasts on sale… Continue reading Blackened Chicken: The Affordable Meal Prep Rock Star!
Dollar Tree Haul and Review
Dollar Tree doesn't always have the lowest prices in town, but there are plenty of items in their store that are worth spending $1.25. Here's a recent Dollar Tree haul that I did for my family of 5! Santitas (name brand) salsa 75 Diaper disposal bags - I use these for kitty litter. Snacks and… Continue reading Dollar Tree Haul and Review
Bathroom Mini-Remodel: Scraping Popcorn Ceiling, Painting and Refreshing Decor
Our 1970's ranch has popcorn ceiling all over the house. When we remodeled the hall bathroom this summer, we paid the painter to scrape that ceiling and paint it while he was doing the rest of the room. I was home while he did this project, so after observing his process and reading a few… Continue reading Bathroom Mini-Remodel: Scraping Popcorn Ceiling, Painting and Refreshing Decor
Three Ways To Spend Less On Groceries
Food prices are high, that's for sure. Here's some good news: I have three things you can do today that will reduce your weekly grocery budget. #1: Budget your groceries, not just your cash. Budgeting groceries means that you purchase enough food that, combined with what you have on hand, it should be sufficient to feed… Continue reading Three Ways To Spend Less On Groceries
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