Thrifty Mommy

June 10th, 2008

Do-It-Yourself Projects Save Money

We rarely pay someone else to do work to our house.  It’s not that we wouldn’t love someone else to be outside sweating for us, it’s just that we’re too cheap frugal to pay someone to do something that we can do ourselves.  Doing projects yourself can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars. 
My hubby was feeling very […]

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April 17th, 2008

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Whew!  I am tired!  My husband and I have been working non-stop on our house.  We’ve spent countless hours in Home Depot, Lowe’s, and at the mulch store.  This week we have:

repaired the flower bed (previous owner’s mess up)
put down weed guard material
planted new shrubs
took down the old light post
put down new mulch
filled in holes […]

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February 26th, 2008

Do-It-Yourself Cat Toys and Furniture

I really have been wanting a cat playhouse for the cat we rescued.  She’s only about 7 months old now and she really enjoys climbing, scratching, and playing. 
This past weekend, our family made a trip to the newest pet store in town.  I knew that cat houses were expensive, but I was almost entertained at […]

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February 5th, 2008

50 Thrifty Links for Valentine Fun

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Since you’re here, you’re obviously looking to be a bit more frugal.  I’ve been surfing around and I’ve found 50 links to help you with Valentine’s Day.  All of these items are inexpensive and most of them are do-it-yourself.
Crafts

50 Nifty Valentines
Heart Collage
Conversation Heart Votive Candle Craft
Play Clay Hearts
Barrettes
Bracelets
Napkin Rings
Felt Fortune Cookies
Heart-Shaped Soap
Hanging […]

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January 4th, 2008

20 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

 With the cold temperatures we’ve been having, I know it’s hard to imagine that spring and summer are just around the corner.  I’m sure some are thinking about or are already making plans for their special wedding day.  I thought this would be a good time to share some ways to save money.
 1.  Plan ahead.  […]

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December 10th, 2007

Thrifty Make it Yourself Gift Ideas

Christmas crafts, decorating ideas, and homemade gifts
50 Things You Can Make Yourself
Thrifty Gift Canister
Hot Chocolate Mix
How to Make Soap
Muffins in a Jar
Zucchini Bread
Is there something that you’re making this year to give away?  Tell us about it.

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October 22nd, 2007

Top 10 Do-it-Yourself Costume Tips

If you’re looking to save money on a costume, or even if you want to be unique, then you should try making your own costume.  Here are some tips to get you started: 
1.  Start with a foundation, such as a sweat suit, pajamas, leggings, tights, etc.
2.  If you can’t sew then use glue or some other adhesive.
3.  […]

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September 3rd, 2007

Do-It-Yourself and Save Money

I don’t know about you, but we rarely hire someone to do work around our house.  We mow our yard and trim our hedges.  We fix our sheetrock, paint our walls, install flooring and do other things to our home. 
When someone tells me they paid someone thousands of dollars to paint their home I can hardly […]

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May 29th, 2007

Blog Carnivals for May 29th

The Festival of Frugality is up at Blogging Away Debt.  This carnival has great ideas for saving money.
The Carnival of the Recipes is being hosted at The Expatriate’s Kitchen.  This is the Farmer’s Market Edition featuring many delicious recipes using seasonal produce.
The Make it from Scratch Carnival is up at Stop the Ride!   Stop by […]

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March 17th, 2007

Thrifty Links for March 17th

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Here are some thrifty links for your viewing. 
13 Steps to Profitable Auctions from Get Rich Slowly
A Simple Way to Cut Your Monthly Expenses from Christian Business Daily
Shower Monitor Cuts Water Bills.  I wonder if they have these monitors in the United States.  Does anyone know?
The Do-It-Yourself Home Spa Party written by Shelly […]

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