Coupons and price matching have been the only way I have been able to stay on a tiny budget. I am what I like to call a “health-nut couponer”. I am a vegetarian  who believes unprocessed food is the way to go, I prefer all-natural cleaners, I don’t wear make-up or use perfumes and have […]
5 Detailed Tips To Make Your Home Comfortable for Guests
Or 5 Ways To Be A Serial Hostess… I love having guests over, it is the best part of the holidays! Well, my husband would tell you otherwise, but don’t listen to him. It’s just that he sees what none of my guests see… a crazy lady flying about the house for a good two […]
DIY Hairclip Holding Art
I’m working on the art grouping in my kids Jack & Jill bathroom, when I realize that I’ve misplaced the glass to one of my frames. Aw bum. I am tearing the place up looking for this tall thin piece of glass, but to no avail! I am terrified one of the kids will “find […]
Recessed Bathroom Storage
I hate wasted space, so the idea of using the wall space behind the shower as recessed storage I find brilliant! The application of my particular space, not so brilliant. I’m afraid this space needed a little de-uglify-ing, and a quite bit of organization. What do you think? While I was initially happy to have […]
The Golden Touch…Storage Bowls
I’ve always been a brushed chrome girl…until now! Deciding not to replace the pretty gold fixtures in our upstairs bathroom was the best decision I ever made for that space! Now I’m falling head over heels in love with gold, an affair I may not soon get over.  A month ago I purchased Krylon […]
30+ Closet Organization Hacks (For Every Closet Type)
Struggling to keep your closets beautifully organized? We’ve got you covered with the best closet organization ideas! Whether it is a wardrobe closet for clothes, a coat closet, linen closet, or craft closet… these clever solutions can be used in various closet types no matter the size! Solutions For All Closet Types (Pantry closet, linen […]
DIY Key Organizer
Today I’m making key holders for my coat closet. I can hear my kids saying “don’t they sell those things at stores Mom? You’re just making it because you like making stuff”. Yeaaaaahhh. Have you ever gotten an idea in your head you just couldn’t let go? Even in the face of a good deal, […]
DIY Pin & Magnetic Board
Something needed to go above my daughters dresser, it looked a bit sparse sitting in the corner all by its lonesome. Mirror? Or perhaps a few framed photos? I love the look of a finely decorated wall space, but I’m also a die hard practical. Finally I settled on something I knew my ever artistic […]
Hosting A Great Garage Sale
Garage sales are a great way to make a little spending money and declutter your home at the same time! Garage sales are a great way to make a little spending money, and declutter your house at the same time! I love garage sale season!  When you decorate on pennies you rely on roadkill furniture, thrift […]
Must Stop Shops For Frugal Decorating
When you are decorating on pennies like I am, you rely on hand-me-down furniture, and great discount shopping sources! I know I tend to rejoice over those ridiculously discounted finds in my posts, and I’ve gotten quite a few emails and comments asking “where did you get it?” and “how can I find it at […]
6 Tips For Decorating On An Extremely Tight Budget
What do you do when you want a beautiful home but just don’t have the budget for it?
5 Important Reasons You Should Be Using To-Do Lists
Did you know that making a to-do list is the ultimate productivity hack? Forget about setting resolutions that fade away after a week! Here are 5 amazing reasons you should use to-do lists, plus a free printable to get you started! Yesterday, I spied stationary on Pinterest that read “Keep Calm And Make A List. […]
Dry Erase Calendar
I’ve had many requests to share the rest of my Home Management Binder!I have shared the Blog Planner and the Menu Planner sections of my Home Management Binder, and today I’m eager to share the Calendar segment! My reusable dry erase Calendar/Planner/Scheduler operates much in the same way the Blog Planner and Menu Planner work…as a matter […]
My Upstairs Hall: A Guest Corner
I know, you’re wondering how does a second-story hallway become a guest corner?No, I don’t mean a space for guests to sit and hangout (although they seem to do that anyway), but rather a place my overnight guests can easily find all they need to feel at home. See, the corner of my upstairs hall […]
DIY Board Game Storage Unit
Learn the best way to store board games for easy access, best viewability, care, and attractiveness. This DIY unit is easily built!
