Homemade vapor rub is super quick to make and lasts up to a year. When you make your own homemade lavender salve/rub with coconut oil, you know exactly what’s in the jar. There is a piece of mind about it and the ability to tweak it for the oils that work best for your family. …
If gift-giving stresses you out because of money—or you aren’t sure what the person will like—consider homemade food jar gifts! Whether it’s spices or a mix they can make for dinner, you will create a heart of gratefulness. As a mom, anytime someone gifts me something that makes dinner easier, I’m 110% all about it. …
As much as I don’t want summer weather to end, I can’t deny the smell the beauty that fall brings. I’m blessed to enjoy all seasons, even if my two faves, summer and fall, are over in the blink of an eye. To help me feel like cold, blustery days are still FAR away, I …
It is hard to believe two years ago my husband built a barn and I redid our Kitchen. It felt a little crazy and overwhelming at the time. Today two years later, I’m so glad we did it. When it comes to tackling DIY projects in your home, it’s best to just go all in. …
In the winter, when the skies are grey everything feels too dark. All of a sudden, it’s like the nesting phase of pregnancy; everything needs to be rearranged and made to feel fresh and new. My Habitat for Humanity Restore dining room set was a lifesaver! It was a steal of a deal too. But …
DIY Coasters were one of the things I felt the need to have in college when I had my own apartment. I’m not sure why but it felt like a grown-up thing. I was always looking for clearance ones from Big Lots, or Walmartwhen I didn’t have time to DIY my own. When we had …
Be inspired by Easter Mantel decorations from an 1850s farmhouse. This frugal farm girl only buys her Easter decor on clearance or after-season sales. Check out the ideas and ways to save this holiday. Decorating is something I enjoy doing. Home decor is my weakness. Sure, I love a cute top for a discount price, …
Today I want to show you a cheap and frugal way to use what you have to stop your chairs from scratching your wood floors. We recently replaced the flooring in our kitchen, dining and living room. The darker wood was showing us every time the chair moved. The dusty look was driving me crazy. …
We recently tackled a kitchen makeover in our 1850s farmhouse. I love a good kitchen makeover hack to save us time and our sanity. When it comes to doing projects yourself you have one of two things to consider.Time or Money. This frugal couple has more time than money. When we want to do a …
Painting your cabinets will transform the entire room. Many times, we take for granted what a little paint can do. If you want to paint your cabinets, the frugal way is to do it right the first time. I’ve painted our kitchen cabinets and bathroom and share my mistakes and wins with you below. Sanding …
You know how it starts. You ask your husband what he thinks about a blue color on the cabinets? He gives you a look, like he really doesn’t care, but he’s wondering how involved he is going to be. My husband and I both agreed our farmhouse kitchen was outdated and not our favorite. Yet, …
Is it time to update your kitchen? If you do it in phases, you can save a lot of money. For example, your first project could be updating your kitchen countertops. This is a simple fix, and you can do it for cheap. Trust me; it feels fantastic to sit down sip your coffee in …
If you are thinking about building a barn and refusing to go into debt to do it, the tips below are for you. It won’t be easy, but boy, it will be rewarding. You can look through some of the free barn plans I’ve linked to and watch a video of our barn from start …
