Do you or your children want the ripped jeans look, but you don’t want to pay out? This post will guide you through 5 easy steps to get that ripped knee look. When I was a teen, my dad wouldn’t buy me a trendy pair of ripped jeans from the high street shops because heContinue reading “How to Add Knee Rips to Jeans”
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D.I.Y Gift Ideas Using Magazines
Are you looking for ways to create inexpensive, personal gifts for friends and loved ones? Have you thought about upcycling old magazines? I’m here to show you the beautiful presents you can create from magazines. *Links to original sources and images included. Rolled Paper frame Doodle Craft Blog have a wonderful tutorial to create aContinue reading “D.I.Y Gift Ideas Using Magazines”
Hand-Me-Down Upcycle: Iron Applique Patches
Hand -me- downs from relatives are much appreciated in my household because I have a daughter and a son and can’t pass on clothes from one to the other. We also pass on our old clothes within the extended family and friends. My daughter received a red rucksack in a bundle of items from aContinue reading “Hand-Me-Down Upcycle: Iron Applique Patches”
15 Frugal Uses for Baby Food Jars
In my opinion, there’s nothing better than finding new uses for things that would either be tossed in the bin or recycled. Not only does it give the item a new lease of life, it also saves you a lot of money. I have an eleven month old son, and we get through two glassContinue reading “15 Frugal Uses for Baby Food Jars”
10 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget
Are you bored of your wardrobe and the repetitiveness of wearing the same clothes on a loop? Are you worried about the cost of updating your wardrobe? Don’t be. I have ten tips on how to update your wardrobe on a budget. There’s nothing better than wearing something that makes you feel happy… okay, maybeContinue reading “10 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget”
15 Items to Repurpose into Planters
Do you want to liven up the garden, but don’t want to splash the cash on planters and pots? I’m here to tell you it can be done. You may have a potential planter sitting in the garage, or be able to pick something up for free that someone is throwing out. Giving items aContinue reading “15 Items to Repurpose into Planters”
Sensibly Frugal Living 