Frugal Home

Artsy Blogging Links for June 18, 2010

My favorite time of the week is when I get to include the artsy blogging links from my girls! They always inspire me.

Frugal Home Quote: Bobby Flay

There's nothing like grilling on Memorial Day! I hope you all are having a fabulous day!

Three Questions to Consider for a Cheap Bathroom Remodel

Guest post by FatWallet

How to Save on Wine Without Skimping on Quality or Taste

Guest post by Kelly Noble

Frugal Home Quote: Elizabeth Murry

One of the things I love doing is painting flowers. I really see the beauty of nature when I'm trying to create the colors and lines of what God has already made for all of us to enjoy.

To Straw or Not to Straw!

Guest post by Marina Chernyak

15 Things Not to Buy in Bulk

We think of buying in bulk as the way to go... and it can save you lots of money. But there are some things that aren't worth buying in large quantities and will actually cost you more if you do.

Frugal Is the New Green

Frugal is the new green! That's right, saving money can also be good for the planet. When it comes to decorating your home, reused materials are the way to go. Even if you're not much of a "dumpster diver," you can still find great stuff regardless of the type of decor in your home.

Ways to Use Old Hankies

If you have an old handkerchief or two lying around, I'll bet they are packed in your drawer somewhere where you never get a chance to see them.

Lower Your Car Insurance Rates in 4 Easy Steps

Guest post by Victoria at Ratelines.com

Cookie Decorating Ideas

I was never much into cookies as gifts, per se, until I started working at a place that gave cookie bouquets to people. The cookies were decorated in different types of items from our business, and one large central cookie even had our logo placed carefully upon the top in frosting.

How to Personalize Curtains

Window treatments are usually one of the largest expenses a homemaker can make in their new place. You want to dress your windows up but yet also probably don't want to break the bank in doing so.

Where to Meet New Friends

You know, we talk a lot about how to meet new people in regards to the relationship side of things, but meeting new friends is just as important. When you get a little older, you still need friends.

Ways to Keep Your Mealtime Sane

Does your family wolf down their meal in minutes? Sit in the front of the TV staring straight ahead without ever talking with one another? Is dinner time even something that happens in your house? If you’re answered yes to any of these, maybe I can help. Dinner time should be one of the most sacred times of the day.

Unique Pot Pie Recipes

Pot pies have traditionally been a good way to use up leftover ingredients. There is something about digging in to a warm, crusty pot pie that can satisfy you on a cold night. But lest you think this dish is old-fashioned, many chefs over the last few years have taken this recipe to new heights. Ingredients such as lobster and shrimp can make a pot pie luxurious.

How to Be an Awesome Houseguest

With the holidays coming up, chances are you might be staying at someone’s house. While it’s great to have a free place to stay, it could also be filled with tension. Here are a few tips to ensure that your stay is pleasant and that you keep from irritating your hostess. (Not that you would do that.)

Unique Gift Ideas

We all have that someone on our shopping list that is ridiculously hard to shop for. Perhaps it’s that really wonderful sister, or one of your kid’s teachers, or that great aunt that means so much to you. You want to get this person something that will really put a smile on their face, but try as you might you just can’t come up with a good gift idea.

How to Save on Household Bills

Everyone is looking to save a little these days, right? But if you think you need to really cut back in order to save a few bucks, I'm here to tell you that sometimes it's the small things that make the biggest difference. Take household bills, for example.

Inexpensive Ways to Entertain

Having friends over can be a wonderful way to spend time, and it doesn't have to break the bank. In today's tough economy, more and more people are choosing to entertain at home rather than go out.

Inexpensive Ways to Indulge Your Hobby

The economy is tight right now, but that doesn't mean that you have to give up having fun. If you have a hobby, there's no better way to spend time. So how do you keep up with your favorite past times while still saving a few bucks? Here are some tips.

Hostess Gift Ideas

If you're invited over for dinner by someone, should you bring a small gift as a token of appreciation? Sure you should! A hostess gift is one of those really thoughtful things that people hardly ever do anymore.

Tips for Finding Collectibles on eBay

Guest post by Sandra Schmidt

Frugal Home Quote: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Having a happy home is part of what this blog is all about. Frugal living simply means being smart about choices and putting your time and effort into what really counts. Not the cost of furniture, but making your home a pleasant place to be.

Garage Sale Shopping Tips

Guest post by Rachel from Froogaloo

Interview with the Author of The Woven Bag, Noreen Crone-Findlay

I love creative people, don't you? They can inspire you to do things that you'd have never thought possible! Noreen Crone-Findlay is one of those people. She is an incredibly talented author, crafter, and blogger, and she never ceases to amaze me with her creations. Noreen is doing a two-part interview with me about her latest book, The Woven Bag: 30+ Projects from Small Looms (Writers Digest Guides).

Tips for Making an Inexpensive Comforter

If you thought making a comforter for your bed was difficult, here's a secret. It really isn't. Besides that, in today's economy, making a bed quilt is a good way to recycle an old comforter while still updating your home. Here are a couple tips.

Cheap Cupcake Decorating Ideas

I love making cupcakes, so it's nice to see that they've made kind of a "comeback" of sorts in the baking world. They are in fashion now. Besides, there is something about eating them that is just really fun.

Tips for Last Minute Entertaining

If you've got a few friends that love to pop over without very much notice, don't panic. You can still enjoy their company without stressing out over the state of your house or lack of food in your pantry. Here's how.

Throw a Collector’s Party

Do you collect things? Chances are, there is at least one thing you collect, whether its dishes, books, figurines, or more. It’s interesting to see what people collect, isn’t it? I’m always curious to see why people get involved with certain things.

Cheap Ways to Change the Decor of Your Home

Let’s face it, sometimes we get sick of the way we have decorated our house. The trouble is, not all of us have time or money to constantly change everything. We might tire of things because they are outdated, or maybe we have just had them so long we want something new.

Home Decorating

Vibrant Art on Pastel Walls

I have never been the peaches and cream type even when I was a young girl, and preferred...

Framing Windows

I had gotten so used to seeing curtains or drapes on windows, that seeing a bare,...

Rich Colors and Textures in a Humble Home

Stemware add texture to party ambiance My friend has a small rental place in a mid-scale...

Three Questions to Consider for a Cheap Bathroom Remodel

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Frugal Is the New Green

Frugal is the new green! That’s right, saving money can also be good for the...

Ways to Use Old Hankies

If you have an old handkerchief or two lying around, I’ll bet they are packed...

How to Personalize Curtains

Window treatments are usually one of the largest expenses a homemaker can make in...

Centerpiece Ideas

A table set with dishes, candles, and a nice centerpiece is a lovely way to show...

Tips for Making an Inexpensive Comforter

If you thought making a comforter for your bed was difficult, here’s a secret....

Cheap Ways to Change the Decor of Your Home

Let’s face it, sometimes we get sick of the way we have decorated our house. The...

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Food

Dessert Frenzy

I had looked forward to the meeting we would be holding at our chairperson’s house...

Storms and Hot Soup

Perfect Combination: Stormy Weather and Hot Soup There are very few perfect pairings...

Teens and Food

I get along well with my teenage sons; meaning there are very few confrontations,...

Slow Cooking for Quick Savings

Let’s face it, running a kitchen isn’t cheap, let alone running a household....

5 Great Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin is one of my favorite things to cook with. My family loves it as part of...

Cookie Decorating Ideas

I was never much into cookies as gifts, per se, until I started working at a place...

Unique Pot Pie Recipes

Pot pies have traditionally been a good way to use up leftover ingredients. There...

Cheap Cupcake Decorating Ideas

I love making cupcakes, so it’s nice to see that they’ve made kind of...

Grooms Cake Ideas

I’ll admit that the first time I had heard of a groom’s cake, it was...

Recipes Made With Beer

Do you ever cook with beer? You should! It adds a wonderfully tangy taste to dishes....

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Shopping

Tips for Finding Collectibles on eBay

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Garage Sale Shopping Tips

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Throw a Collector’s Party

Rummage Sale Find: Packer Ornaments

It’s funny how sometimes rummage sale shopping days have a theme. Like, you’ll think “I wonder today if I’ll find some games (or actions figures, dishes, whatever)” and every sale you pop in at seems to have those items. [Read more of this review] Read More →

Renoir Pictures from an Estate Sale

Last weekend we were on our way to pick someone up for church when I spotted an “Estate Sale” sign. I think once you go to rummage and estate sales enough, you begin to look for these types of signs on the side of the road. I took in a breath and went, “Oh…. estate sale!” [Read more of this review] Read More →

Best Flea Markets in the U.S.

With the economy slowed, flea markets have become a popular way to spend some time. [Read more of this review] Read More →

Favorite Catalogs

Do people order with catalogs anymore? Or is it all online? Even if a company offers a catalog today, you can still usually order it online. But there is something about getting a catalog in the mail that is very satisfying. [Read more of this review] Read More →

Garage Sale Shopping Tips

One thing I love about summer is all the garage sales in our neighborhood. I’ve been able to find some really great finds for our house by trolling the rummages sales. [Read more of this review] Read More →

Spring is for… Fake Flowers

I read my friend Michelle’s Home is a Name blog today and she mentioned that “Spring is for… cleaning” in her house. Well, it is in our house too. [Read more of this review] Read More →

What to Look for at Thrift Stores

Thrift stores are an amazing resource for all kinds of great household items, but sometimes people are at a loss for how to figure out the deals versus the junk. (Yes, I know one person’s trash is another person’s treasure….) [Read more of this review] Read More →

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