by MaryJane | Jun 26, 2012 | Cleaning Tips, DIY Health & Beauty, Laundry & Stain Removal, Life & Home
Unlike most of my other ridiculously frugal friends, I’ve been slow to join the latest “make-your-own-laundry-detergent” craze. After all, I can usually buy the leading brand on sale. Add in some coupons, and it hardly seems worth the effort to make my own...
by MaryJane | Jun 20, 2012 | Food & Garden, Snacks
I don’t know about you, but long before the summer solstice hits, I’m racking my brain trying to figure out what to feed my kids for lunch. Peanut butter & jelly is great, but even my kids get tired of this lunchtime staple after awhile. So in honor of the first...
by MaryJane | Jun 16, 2012 | Life & Home
As an avid gardener, I place great value in all the little pollinators flying about my yard. I love when they flit from plant to plant, gathering nectar. Even better, they’re pollinating my plants so I can enjoy a bountiful harvest. We seem to have an abundance of...
by MaryJane | Jun 15, 2012 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
Last week, I shared one of my all-time favorite reminders to help me keep clutter at bay: Touch It Once! As much as this one tip has helped me get…and stay…more organized, it wouldn’t be complete without today’s sequel: Do It Now! I realize that those of you who are...
by MaryJane | Jun 14, 2012 | Crafts, Money Savers
The girls and I have been feeling crafty lately. They made these adorable shoulder bags…perfect for learning how to sew a straight seam for their 4-H projects…and I made these ultra-fun, napkin-covered throw pillows, adding a splash of color to our living...
