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This simple sewing method let’s you make a pillow slip cover in any size you need. This type of pillow cover also has a handy pocket so that you can put the pillow in the cover or remove it again whenever you wish. No pattern is needed either as you simply take a couple measurements and then cut your fabric to the size needed.

Add a fancy touch to your dinner table with this simple napkin folding method that creates pockets for your silverware.

These potatoes can be made ahead of time the night before and then popped into the oven the next day making them a very helpful time saver during a busy holiday dinner. Even though you can make this dish ahead of time, they taste great if you want to eat them right away too!

Make your own candles with this method that uses a slow cooker for a simple way to melt the wax with little hands-on effort.

If you enjoy sitting around a fire, you’ll love these inexpensive and helpful little fire starters that can be made using cardboard egg cartons, dryer lint, and old candles. Plus, they work great!

Jar mixes are a simple and frugal way to give a homemade gift. This play dough mix in a jar is a fun way to give a jar mix that kids can enjoy too.

Have you tried my free printable planner pages with the editable date fields? They work great but some were asking if it still works to print two sided using the fillable pages. Here’s how to do it!

When it comes to being frugal, many of the principles are quite timeless. Here’s how frugal advice from two centuries ago compares with our modern advice.