Persimmon Margarita
What do you do with a bag of free persimmons from your neighbor? Make a Persimmon Margarita with DIY Cocktails, of course. We used Hachiya persimmons, which are only good …
How Much Would You Save If You Ditched Cable?
How much is cable TV and a few streaming services like Netflix and Hulu really costing you? Slate has a calculator that lets you figure out the cheapest way to …
How To Make Dried Persimmons
The other day, my neighbor was giving away persimmons he’d picked from his tree. I stopped and put some in my trusty shopping bag. They were Hachiya persimmons, which are …
LEGO Cake Plate
Look, a LEGO Cake Plate. It was for a party, but I could see using one all the time.
Entertain A Toddler For Hours With A Frugal Sticker Book
I took a quick picture of this sticker book my mom gave my son before it became a little too well-loved, let us say. On the left is a sheet …
Hot Drinks Round-Up
Is it snowing where you are? Well, obviously you need to have a nice hot drink. Here’s a round-up of alcoholic AND non-alcoholic drinks I’ve covered. Alcoholic Hot Cocktails Hot …
Make Your Own Copper Pipe Icosahedron Light Fixture
The Gathered Home took inspiration from a $1,200 light fixture and made their own for $50 out of copper pipes. You know what? I like their version better.
DIY Organizing Round-Up
I’m making a lot of progress with my New Year’s Resolution to organize the house. In fact, I’m almost done. I just have to do the following: 1. Jewelry Box …
Keep Drawer Organizers From Sliding With Adhesive Velcro
I love these pen organizers from the Dollar Tree–as I have demonstrated here and here. I also use them to hold my pens in my desk drawer. The problem was …
Great Rainy Day Kid's Activity: DIY Laser Maze
Here’s a great winter activity for bored little ones: DIY Laser Maze. All it takes is a hallway, red crepe paper. and some tape. Pretty great.
My $.55 Under-The-Sink Toothbrush Holder
I don’t like having toothbrushes and toothpaste on top of the sink in the bathroom. For ages, I looked for a basket that would fit on the inside of the …