Category Archives: DIY

4 Super Quick DIY Re-purposed Garden Ideas, Green Onions, & Garden Update

Posted on 05/18/2012 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. , where every Friday I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be very rewarding.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing … Continue reading →

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Repurposed Tin Can to Flower Pot, Vase, & Musical Instrument

Posted on 05/12/2012 by Sonja

DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. , where every Friday I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade … Continue reading →

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Fixing Your Scuffed Shoes & Bleach Spots in a Pinch

Posted on 05/11/2012 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking Learn a lesson from my mistake.  In the fall Kmart had these shoes on sale for $7.50 a pair.  I bought Ellie two pairs because they were so cheap.  I figured that I’d rather buy two pairs for … Continue reading →

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DIY: Propagate Your Own House Plants

Posted on 05/05/2012 by Sonja

I used a pencil to prop the plant (although it didn’t need it) since this is a gift for a teacher. DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. again (except it’s Saturday: Grandma and Papa are in town-yay!!), where every Friday I … Continue reading →

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DIY Repurposing Old Clothing to New Clothing

Posted on 04/27/2012 by Sonja

DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. again, where every Friday I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade … Continue reading →

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Free Home Depot Raised Bed Gardening Demo

Posted on 04/27/2012 by Sonja

On April 28, 2012 from 10:00-11:30 am all Home Depots across the nation will be hosting a Raised Bed Gardening Demo.  Go here for more details. We would love to hear from you!  Feel free to comment.  Get free e-mail … Continue reading →

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Easy Hanging Pinwheel Swirl Lolly Art

Posted on 04/20/2012 by Sonja

DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. again, where every Friday I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade … Continue reading →

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Stretching Your Liquid Dish Soap

Posted on 04/19/2012 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking   In shrinking your family grocery and cleaning supplies budget you may want to consider stretching your liquid dish soap.  This is so fast, and it saves so much money over time! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin … Continue reading →

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DIY: Starting Our Garden

Posted on 04/13/2012 by Sonja

DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. again, where every Friday I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade … Continue reading →

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DIY: Dye Your Own Easter Eggs

Posted on 04/06/2012 by Sonja

DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. again, where every Friday I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY FUN.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade … Continue reading →

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