Flea Market Finds : Wooden Owls

Here’s another one of my flea market finds! I love these owls.  I try to keep them within view of my desk so that I can see them while I’m working. I bought them a few years ago for $8. They are only about four inches tall yet they are one of my favorite pieces [...]

What’s On Sale in January – Grocery Sale Cycle

Grocery sales go in cycles and it can help you figure out the best deals if you keep track of what goes on sale when. I try to stock up when I can and have figured out how to get the most for my money by using the grocery sale cycle. Last June I bought [...]

Frugal Flea Market Find – Trunk

This is one of my all time favorite flea market finds. My mom actually purchased this for me on one of our exhausting jaunts to every flea market we could get to within a nine hour period. I keep this piece at the end of our bed. I was using it to store blankets and [...]

Mobile Home Remodeling – Living Room

Much like the rest of our house, we have remodeled, re-done, and re-arranged our living room many times in the three years we have been here. The picture to the left shows what we started with, the only room in the house that didn’t have flowered wallboard, but instead some nicotine covered tan stripe on [...]

Weekly Menu for January 2nd to January 8th, 2012

I am restarting my weekly posts of the frugal meals we will be having for the week. I just didn’t have time before so hopefully I will do better this year since I have reduced my work load and have more time to devote to The Frugal Home and my writing career. We have been [...]

A 2012 New Year’s Day Menu and Well-Wishes

Happy New Year from The Frugal Home! We hope that 2012 is a great year for you and everyone you love! I have decided to start a tradition in our home this year, a tradition that is already in many homes. I will be making black-eyed peas (Hoppin’ John) this year to celebrate the New [...]

Frugal Dessert – Personal Miniature Apple Pies – OAMC

  This is a great OAMC dessert for lunches that you, and your family, will love! These were super easy to make and my husband loves them. Frugal Tips for OAMC Miniature Apple Pies Look for the miniature pie crusts on sale and buy up a bunch of them or go even further and make [...]

Turkey Leftovers (A really late Thanksgiving or early Christmas post)

I really wanted to share what I did with my Thanksgiving leftovers right after Thanksgiving but considering tomorrow is Christmas I guess I’m a bit late. Just a bit though! The Frugal Home wishes you a very Happy Holiday and hopes that you enjoy your leftovers as much as you enjoy the main meal! Wishing [...]

Turkey Burgers – Turkey Leftovers

These were great and they taste so much better than they look! You’ll have to excuse the image, I have to get a better camera app on my phone! Who would have thought that leftover turkey and leftover Thanksgiving dressing could make something so good? Frugal Tips for Turkey Burgers with Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey This [...]

Unique Frugal Christmas Gifts Under $25

Frugal Christmas gifts are even better when you are giving a unique gift that will surprise those opening your presents! Here are some great gifts under $25! Betta Fish – This is a unique and fun gift to give! Purchase a large glass globe, rocks, a vine, a jar of food and a betta fish [...]

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