Note from Bev: This is a guest post from Helen at HelloSewing.com She’s sharing her tutorial for 10-minute cloth napkins from upcycled fabric which is a frugal and simple way you can make your own napkins and reduce waste too. Enjoy! Isn’t it great when you can repurpose something youRead More
Recycle Old Newspapers To Make Your Own Bags
One of the little things that always makes me happy is when I can use what I already have to make what I need. That kind of thinking has always fit with my frugal nature, but it’s also become a bonus for me to know I’m not creating more wasteRead More
How To Make A Reusable Grocery Bag
I’ve been using reusable grocery bags for several years now and I must say, once you start using them, they really are nicer than those flimsy plastic bags. They’re sturdier, hold more groceries, and reduce disposable plastic waste. I don’t always remember to bring them into the store with me,Read More
Five Ways to Make Homemade Swiffer Covers
Do you love your swiffer but hate the cost of the disposable swiffer cloths? It’s a common frustration but there are a few homemade solutions that can come to the rescue. Here are five ways you can make your own homemade swiffer covers, all of which are pretty simple toRead More
Homemade Cleaning Cloths
When it’s time to do the cleaning, what do you use to wipe your surfaces? Rags from old clothing? Microfiber cloths? Do you just grab the paper towels? There are lots of choices! I’ve always believed that the best things to wipe surfaces with should also be the most absorbentRead More