I recently watched a YouTube clip on How to Make a Basket from Newspaper. It inspired me to make my own, substituting used glossy, coloured catalogues as I didn’t want to get newsprint ink all over me. Here is…
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How to turn a letterbox full of Junk Mail into something useful
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Posted in crafts & home, gift ideas
Posted in crafts & home, gift ideas
What does Living Frugally mean & Why should I try it?
What is meant by “Living Frugally” ? It is determining what you want out of your life, and finding a way to make it happen; better money management, bargain shopping and creativity [ not just DIY, but also thinking…
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Posted in saving money
How you can save BIG with simple actions
Do you know what a Fatberg is? Learn what it is and how to prevent it, while saving yourself some money Regular maintenance and preventative measures will save you money long-term. Here are a few easy things you can do…
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Posted in bathroom, laundry, saving money
Posted in bathroom, laundry, saving money
Heart & Craft ♥ Frugal Gifts you can create without looking cheap this Valentines Day
You don’t need to spend a fortune to show your l♥ve for your Valentine. There are plenty of ideas on Facebook, Pinterest and Flickr to get you started. Here are a few cost-effective and downright cheap ideas to give you…
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Posted in crafts & home, Repurpose, Valentines Day
Posted in crafts & home, Repurpose, Valentines Day
How to build a cost effective Christmas Tree
So, you want a Christmas Tree that is cheap, recyclable and repurposed from items you already own. The beauty of this project is that the whole family can get involved. I have been reading online recently that a lot…
4 easy steps to making Storage Canisters
Why buy mainstream when you can create a handmade gift? Everyone needs extra storage but it usually comes at a high price You can customise them, as imaginative or quirky as you like Material: Cans* – with or without lids…
How to Save Money by making your own Gift Boxes
‘ Good things come in small packages ‘ so the old saying goes Here is an easy, cheap and quick way you can gift wrap your presents with just a few items you already have around the house. You can…
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Posted in crafts & home, gift ideas, Repurpose
Posted in crafts & home, gift ideas, Repurpose
How to make a Gift Box with Plastic bottles
We all have Gift Boxes hiding in our cupboards …. we just need to open our eyes to the possibilities They are in our Pantries, Laundries, Fridges and Bathrooms These Gift Boxes are in fact repurposed from plastic bottles…
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Posted in crafts & home, gift ideas, Repurpose
Posted in crafts & home, gift ideas, Repurpose
8 ways to Save Money on Breakfast, Snacks & Dessert
I’m appalled at how much money people spend on commercial Breakfast Cereals, which contain around 36 per cent Sugar. Even the so called “ healthy ” ones, with sugar levels working their way up from 10 percent, routinely retail…
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Posted in food, Repurpose, saving money
Posted in food, Repurpose, saving money
How to Make a reusable Gift Pouch from a Plastic Bottle
ONLY 12 WEEKS ‘TIL CHRISTMAS This Gift Pouch is what you need if the gift you are giving is: Difficult to wrap Delicate or Will easily melt in your hand Material: Plastic bottle Utility / Craft knife Heavy duty Scissors…
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Posted in crafts & home, gift ideas, Repurpose
Growing Snowballs - How to Save Time & Money in your Life 