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Frugal Advice from 1995
Even though this book on frugal living is now almost 30 years old, when I paged through it again I was reminded that the frugal mindset never really changes!
Homemade Crockpot Applesauce
Make your own healthy and natural applesauce using the convenience of your slow cooker. It’s easier than you think!
Simple Green Smoothie
Enjoy the health benefits of spinach by blending it with honeydew melon and a frozen banana for a delicious homemade green smoothie that’s quick and easy to make.
Make Your Own Glycerin Skin Moisturizer
This simple homemade mixture of glycerin and water is a very natural and effective remedy for dry skin. I recommend a bottle with a mist spray top for applying the mixture to your skin.
DIY Thieves Oil Foaming Hand Soap
Make your own foaming hand soap using castile soap, glycerin, and water, together with five essential oils that when blended together are known as the Thieves Oil blend with a history of antibacterial properties.
Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe
Enjoy a warm comforting bowl of this homemade chili that mixes together easily in your crockpot. If you do not want to use the plant-based meat crumbles, you can substitute a pound of browned ground beef in this recipe instead.
Creative Gift Wrapping with Pom Poms
Homemade yarn pom poms can be a fun and frugal way to decorate gift wrapped packages. I’ve got a free printable to help you make this fun reindeer package too!
DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas
Get creative with your gift wrapping this year and try using frugal brown kraft paper and freezer paper that you embellish with fabric scraps and dollar store decorations.