Thank you to everyone that entered the Uprinting.com contest giveaway. The two winning entries are #48 and #50 Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Congratulations Dawn/starriegirl and Amy T/fragilefleur! Enjoy your custom greeting cards! You’ve won 250 7 x 5″ Greeting Cards (Half-Fold); 10 pt Cover with matte or gloss coating Full [...]
Celebrate fall with the irresistible earthy flavor of pumpkin combined with a touch of sugar and spice. With some pumpkin harvests down this year, you can opt for canned to get your pumpkin fix. These recipes are all easy to make and will be a special treat for your family and friends. Extra pumpkin puree [...]
photo by Rhett Sutphin DEAR SARA: Can I freeze whipped cream? Is it possible to make a big batch of real whipped cream and just take out a few servings at a time? — Constance, New Jersey DEAR CONSTANCE: Yes, you can freeze whipped cream. You can use a pastry bag with a large tip [...]
Thank you to everyone that entered the SoapsGonebuy.com contest giveaway. I absolutely loved this giveaway and was so happy that Stephanie sponsored it. The winner was entry #75. Congratulations Rebecca/porembam! Enjoy your homemade laundry detergent kit! If you’re ever looking for Super washing soda, homemade laundry detergent supplies, homemade cleaner spray bottles, Colgate Octagon, Boraxo [...]
photo by Qtea Negotiating and haggling are regaining popularity. Even the most timid of consumers is starting to speak up to get the best deal. What used to be reserved for garage sales or large purchases, such as automobiles, appliances and homes, is now a trend crossing over to many additional products and services. It [...]
photo by matt gibson I’d never thought to make a large kitchen compost bucket. I reuse a plastic coffee canister. But if you’d like to make fewer trips to the backyard compost bin, this would work well. It’s a great way to reuse a kitty-litter pail, too. HOMEMADE COMPOSTER: On a few of the “green” [...]
Thank you to everyone that entered. The winner is the 39th entry. Congratulations Christina (hotprincesscm)! Enjoy The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook by Lara Starr and Lynette Shirk. Please send me your full name and address, so I can forward it to Lara Starr. A very special thank you to Lara [...]
This contest is now closed. Uprinting.com has sponsored this contest giveaway. Their company offers personalized paper items such as custom postcards, business cards and calendars. Two lucky Frugal Village readers will win a set of 250 custom greeting cards. Custom greeting cards can be great to showcase a favorite photo or design. For example, you [...]
photo by knitsteel Decorating for fall doesn’t have to be a budget buster. There are plenty of frugal materials available if you’re creative. With a couple of small changes, some of these ideas can stay displayed throughout the year. How do you decorate for fall on a budget? WREATHS: Collect acorns, and, using hot glue, [...]
photo by Chris Zabriskie Sour cream is one of those products that tends to expire before you use it up, so I’m sharing a few easy recipes that call for up to 2 cups of sour cream. Keep them handy, and choose one depending on how much sour cream you have left. Sprite Biscuits 1 [...]
photo by foshie DEAR SARA: A friend’s birthday is coming soon, and, before I started being frugal, I used to spend about $30 on friends for birthdays. But I need to get that number down now. I was wondering if you have given thrift-store finds as gifts and if there were any negative reactions from [...]
photo by Ruth L Changing tables aren’t needed for a long period of time. It’s not a necessary baby item, but if your heart is set on having one, rather than spend a lot of money, you can make your own from a dresser. If you’re able to find a vintage piece, it can become [...]
photo by joeannenah Cut utility costs during the warm months by giving your dryer a break. Instead, line dry your laundry on a clothesline. There’s sometimes a stigma attached to clotheslines, which are often viewed as a sign of poverty or as an eyesore, but the truth is that many people simply don’t want to [...]
photo by Andie712b Once the colder weather hits, the comfort-food cravings start. Soup and pasta dishes fit the bill. The following recipes are easy to make and will be a nice change of pace from your standard meal rotation. They’re familiar home-style meals with a twist. Two are quick recipes you can whip together when [...]
photo by jef poskanzer Planning a unique party for girl ‘tweens can be difficult and costly. With the latest trend being hotel parties and amusement centers, budget-conscious families are challenged to please their kids while offering low-cost alternatives that are safe, fun and successful. Before you stress out or cave in to their whims, consider [...]
D EAR SARA: I have quit buying magazines, so what could a magazine rack be used for? –Piney, Arkansas DEAR PINEY: You can use one in the bathroom to store rolled towels, loofahs, shampoos or body wash. Or use it in the kitchen to hold your favorite cookbooks, plastic storage container lids, rolls of foil, [...]
photo by etsy ketsy Have you ever needed a pen and not been able to find one quickly? Or how about when it’s time to bake and your supplies are stored throughout the kitchen? It’s frustrating to search for common household items. The first tip reminds you to save a few steps by putting the [...]
