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‘Tis the season to be jolly. So get joyfully jolly with these free Santa gift tags, Christmas cards, thank you notes, and greeting cards for your family, friends, and neighbors. These printable labels can also be used in the mail as return address cards.
Just print these fun and frugal Santa gift tags to place on [...]

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Looking for a simple sewing project for your leftover fabric? Since many of you are looking for frugal and free ways to decorate for the holidays, why not try this little softie Christmas tree pattern! It’s a fun way to use (or reuse) worn clothing, bits of fabric, and odd buttons.
Softies are basically stuffed felt [...]

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Homemade gifts in a jar are a fun, frugal, and easy holiday gift to share with loved ones. Over the years I’ve made several homemade Christmas gifts in a jar for friends, family, and neighbors.
There are endless possibilities with what can be placed in a jar. Soup mixes are super for those who like [...]

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Last minute holiday gift ideas that are easy and affordable for last minute shoppers or creative crafters. Frugal and homemade gift ideas.

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Who wants to be stuffed this holiday season with a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner? If the thought of cooking a turkey for hours and spending a small fortune on dinner ruffles your frugal feathers, then give these Thanksgiving menu ideas a try.
With this menu I’ve put together an easy to prepare, low fat, and more [...]

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Don’t despair if you’re still scrambling for a cheap and easy Halloween costume this year. I’ve had a few emails from readers asking for more costume ideas. So I’ve put together this second Halloween costume article full of unique, perhaps sexy, and punny ideas for your dress-up pleasure.
These last minute costumes are for the [...]

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Finding the perfect Halloween costume can be a drag. Some people like funny, or scary, or even sexy and unique. I’m a huge fan of homemade Halloween costumes which are quick and cheap. Sure, you can go and rent or buy one, but why?
To help you find that perfect costume this Halloween, I’ve put [...]

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