JCPenney Kids Zone is perfect for crafty kids! The second Saturday of every month gives them a free craft to make and take from certain JCPenney stores. On Saturday, February 14th, take the kids to a participating JCPenney store to make an adorable Hedgehog craft magnet. All … [Read more...] about Free Hedgehog Magnet Craft for Kids
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How to consign your old clothes
Buying new clothes usually means spending money, no matter where you shop.One thing I learned not long ago was how to consign clothes for sale in order to better afford new ones. This is also a great way to ensure your closet, drawers, and other storage areas are clutter-free.Let's dive into … [Read more...] about How to consign your old clothes
Free Birdhouse Workshop for kids at Lowe’s
Registration is now open for a fun Birdhouse workshop at Lowe's! Sign up the kids, and let their creativity take over as they make their own make-and-take birdhouse.They'll learn how to assemble the birdhouse, and then be able to paint it like they want. This fun, free workshop is … [Read more...] about Free Birdhouse Workshop for kids at Lowe’s
Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2025
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Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and lots of deals!Many restaurants and retailers are offering discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. Some of the deals are only for military personnel or veterans, while others are available to all. Some of … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2025
Make your own dishwasher detergent
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Are you ready to learn how to make your own dishwasher detergent? This DIY dishwasher detergent proves that you can easily make your own cleaning agent at home, and save money!Once you learn how to make your own dishwasher detergent, you'll likely never need to pay big bucks on those grocery … [Read more...] about Make your own dishwasher detergent
20 uses for shredded paper to save you money
With Tax Day right around the corner, you’re probably sifting through a lot of financial paperwork — or will soon. As you make room for the current tax year’s paperwork, you’re probably shredding a lot of papers from years past that are no longer relevant.And, of course, you’ll be putting any … [Read more...] about 20 uses for shredded paper to save you money
Homemade pop tarts and other DIY convenience food recipes
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No one can argue that convenience foods are a huge time-saver. But some prepackaged foods can be expensive (frozen pizzas), available seasonally (Girl Scout cookies) or filled with artificial ingredients (fruit rolls and pop tarts).If you take a little time to make these items in advance, you … [Read more...] about Homemade pop tarts and other DIY convenience food recipes
Recycle old magazines into beautiful bowls
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I love reading magazines and get a lot of free and cheap subscriptions. Once I'm done reading them, I often swap them with friends or leave them at the gym for others to read, but I always end up with a stack at home that I need to get rid of.If you're wondering what to do with old magazines, … [Read more...] about Recycle old magazines into beautiful bowls
How to start a vegetable garden on the cheap
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Many people want to start a vegetable garden to save money. It's no wonder, since buying produce at the market can cost eight times more than growing your own.To help you in your quest to grow vegetables, we've compiled the following list of vegetable garden tips and ideas to help you keep the … [Read more...] about How to start a vegetable garden on the cheap
How to save money with homemade DIY cleaners
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Cleaning your space shouldn’t mean scrubbing your wallet raw. From DIY hacks to smarter shopping, there are plenty of ways to cut costs while keeping things spotless. Let’s dive into the dirt on saving!Learn how to save money on cleaning products! A clean home is a … [Read more...] about How to save money with homemade DIY cleaners
How to make simple, cheap bike repairs
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If you’ve ever faced a flat tire mid-ride or heard that mysterious squeak while pedaling, you know the importance of bike maintenance. Learning DIY bike repair not only helps you fix these problems but also gives you the freedom to handle most tune-ups yourself. Whether you're patching a tube, … [Read more...] about How to make simple, cheap bike repairs
Online resources for free craft classes and inspiration
You're looking for online craft classes, but YouTube is full of amateurish tutorials and poorly demonstrated how-to's. It might take more time to find a truly helpful online crafting guide, than it does to complete the project itself. Are you ready to pick up the needles, the glue stick and … [Read more...] about Online resources for free craft classes and inspiration
How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure
What is the cheapest pedicure? The one that you can do yourself! When you are looking for amazing pedicure results, taking it slow and treating your toes at home can be key! I love the look of a pedicure. Be it a shiny color or a beautiful design, a pedicure makes me think of carefree, … [Read more...] about How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure
20+ ways to reuse and recycle old calendars
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Are you wondering what to do with old calendars? You're not alone! Learn how to recycle calendars so that you're not adding waste to the landfill. Your calendar has been hanging on your wall for a whole year now, and it's almost time to take it down. Maybe it was just a throw-away calendar … [Read more...] about 20+ ways to reuse and recycle old calendars
15+ new ways to use old sweaters
What should you do with old sweaters? If you're wondering what to do with old cashmere sweaters, or regular sweaters, you're in the right place! You bought those sweaters for ski slopes you no longer visit, holiday and ugly-sweater parties at offices where you no longer work, or for … [Read more...] about 15+ new ways to use old sweaters
