Are you short on hand sanitizer? If your store is out of hand sanitizer and you have basic ingredients on hand you can make it yourself. We won’t get into any debate on this, but for those looking for a recipe here ya go. 2/3 cup 70% isopropyl alcohol or higher 1/3 cup aloe vera …
If you want to throw a Trolls birthday party here are some ideas for you. If you aren’t too concerned whether the items are from the first Trolls movie, head on out to your local Walmart, and Party city asap. All the Trolls items from the first movie are being clearaned out for the next …
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. …
If you came to my home right now, you would notice I like the farmhouse look. Things aren’t perfectly tidy, but I like to keep things light and flowy. A few more visits to my home and you would think I bought all new decor. Not quite. The thing that makes me different than most …
If you are a chicken lover you will want at least one of these T-shirts! If you need ideas for the chicken lover in your life we have rounded up some of our favorite chicken T-shirts from Amazon. Since the trendiest outfits I get are over on my BJs blog, I’m way more comfortable most …
Oh the joys of living a frugal life! Sometimes when you end up doing things you think, ” would people think I’m crazy?” But when you get the label of frugal this stuff is NORMAL! You can bale your own hay without farm equipment. If you live out in the country you may even get …
Old barns hold more than a rich history sitting on their warped wood. They have stories, love, memories, and more. So what happens when they fall? Where does all the goodness go? I had no idea a barn could fall to show me things I had never seen before. The things it has been blocking. …
Even though our 100 year old barn isn’t much use for animals, it is being put to use in our 1850’s farmhouse! Last spring we did our kitchen makeover an finally a few months ago finished the reclaimed bar wall. If you missed the kitchen makeover before and after post check it out here. You’ll …
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 …
Are you married to a DIYer? A man who has to have a project to work on? Perhaps even MULTIPLE projects going on at one time? You aren’t alone. I am too. If you are a couple who likes DIY projects and have kids, this post will encourage and provide tips for these stressful times. …
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, …
Strolling through an antique shop, I spotted an egg box. It wasn’t the vintage wire egg basket I wanted, but it was unique. The girls work hard, so let’s display their beautiful eggs. Whether you are looking for the classic vintage wire egg basket or an egg basket from Tractor Supply, I have a nice …
Coffee bar DIY ideas are all over the place on Pinterest. Today I’m going to share with you this cute and cheap corner coffee bar decor, and how I decorated this corner cabinet into a coffee station decor haven for cheap. The best part is I purchased almost all of this from Target’s One Spot! …
If you want to save money on updating your kitchen, doing any work yourself is a money saver. The average kitchen remodels costs an average of $30,000+. We did our kitchen remodel last summer, and it was well worth it. Time was our most significant investment with this kitchen remodel. I would rather spend more …
Learn how to decorate brown eggs for kids of all ages. Easy, no mess and fun! We decided to glitter our chicken eggs this year. I wasn’t going to spend money on eggs for the girls to color. The first year we started raising backyard chickens, I did the traditional egg dye way. It did …
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 …
There it was, my beautiful yard sale find was now sitting in the garage, with anything and everything piled on top of it. I decided it was too big and bulky where I had it, needed a new paint job, and didn’t need it anymore. I was in a minimalist mood. Oh, be careful if …
Do you need to give your home an inviting smell using what you already have? Do you have friends and family coming over this week? Make your own simmering Holiday potpourri using natural ingredients and the best deal on cinnamon sticks. I love getting spices from BJs and the Saigon Ground Cinnamon and the cinnamon sticks …
When we moved into our 1850s farmhouse two years ago you felt like you might hit your head on the ceiling because the light fixture was so long and wide. It was an eyesore. The lighting in an outdated house wasn’t bringing a warm and inviting feeling. My husband and I are DIYers he …
Recently I shared in our vlog video how the girls have started doing the dishes on their own. It is so refreshing. Sure they attempted the dishes when they were two and four. But, if you have kids, you know that meant a huge pile of water on the floor, soaked clothes, and dirty dishes …
“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” So my mom told me in our orange convertible rabbit. I felt myself melting as my mom pulled it over to the side of the road and threw in an old dresser that ended up sticking up above the seats. With the top down, everyone could see me. As …
