Tag: homemade
group name: frugalites
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December 09, 2007 11:42 AM EST --
When I was growing up my we would go to my aunts house every December to make Christmas decorations, and my sons and I have done this while we were living in Denmark as well. This year will be our first . . . more
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August 04, 2008 04:06 AM EDT --
Everyone is trying to be more frugal these days. Gas prices is affecting prices on everything that we use. One way to be frugal is to make your own cleaners. One way to make a frugal window & mirror . . . more
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September 19, 2007 10:40 PM EDT --
After the birth of my second child, my children’s godfather presented me with a present: A Magic Bullet blender. This item has now become the absolute staple appliance in my kitchen, . . . more
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February 07, 2007 05:33 PM EST --
Coffee Mocha Lipbalm
3 T coffee butter
3 T beeswax, natural
1 1/2 T cocoa butter, natural
1 T honey, local if possible
.5% preservative - LiquiPar Optima
Mix all together except the honey and preservative, . . . more
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February 05, 2007 01:24 PM EST --
Hi,
Tis the season of cold weather and shoveling, soreness and pulled muscles. Once we come in from the cold and get too warm, we can also get itchy. This is a bath blend for both. It's meant to be . . . more
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May 10, 2007 11:07 AM EDT --
I got up early this morning and went out to the garden to cut rhubarb for sale at the local market.
I . . . more
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November 14, 2007 02:49 PM EST --
With the prices of everything raising rapidly, we must save money anyway we can. Have you considered making your own cleaning products. It is doable and very frugal. Thus saving a lot of money that you . . . more
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May 28, 2007 12:13 PM EDT --
Soap on a String
An inventive way would be to melt all the little pieces of left over soap with about 3 table spoons of distilled water, add any desired food coloring if desired or even any oil essence . . . more
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January 06, 2007 07:20 AM EST --
1 lb liver, organs, or other meat to make 2 cups cooked meat
2 cups bran
2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1. Preheat oven to 250F
2. Cover meat with cold water and bring to boil. . . . more
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December 11, 2007 02:47 AM EST --
I got this off the computer I thought it was a great idea
I buy dollar store soaps in holiday scents, like peppermint or even gingerbread scent. From thrift stores or again the dollar store . . . more
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October 25, 2007 02:25 PM EDT --
I just wanted to share this photo with you, because it makes me so happy.
Two years ago my oldest son and I moved in to our own apartment in Denmark, and I made curtains for all the windows myself. . . . more
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May 15, 2007 04:23 PM EDT --
My husband is so very talented. He began making these bird baths last fall.
They are made of cement and he used a large rhubarb leaf as the pattern for . . . more
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February 03, 2007 06:35 AM EST --
Another Lip Balm Recipe, Nice and Creamy
1 1/2 T Beeswax (I use the beads as it's easier than grating it)
3/4 T Cocoa Butter (deodorized for no scent, undeodorized for a chocolate . . . more
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June 01, 2007 07:32 PM EDT --
My husband is just the most talented man I know. He is such a wonderful husband and friend as well as a terrific Father to our children. He is my best friend and I am constantly being amazed at his . . . more
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November 08, 2007 07:14 PM EST --
With the cooler temperatures comes the longing for homemade chili, corn bread and oatmeal cookies. I love making my own mixes when I have some spare time. It is so nice to have them all prepared when . . . more
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May 06, 2007 11:02 PM EDT --
I have always wanted a nice calendar holder to put on my kitchen wall. I needed a large one as my calendars are large. I just love Greg Olsen’s paintings. We cant afford to purchase the painting . . . more
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November 15, 2007 02:32 AM EST --
With all the recalls these days, it is getting increasingly difficult to find anything safe for kids to do. The solution to this problem is right in your own home. We dont need to purchase expensive things . . . more
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October 06, 2007 02:07 PM EDT --
Have you ever noticed how truely beautiful pine cones are? There are so many different sizes and shapes of pine cones. They range from long and lean to short and chunky. I have noticed that they are in . . . more
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December 01, 2006 12:23 PM EST --
http://www.thriftyfun.com/
Here are some homemade facial recipes found at Thriftyfun.com
The Frugal Holistic
A Day at Your Favorite Spa: Your Own!
(Part 1 of 4 - Homemade . . . more
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December 28, 2006 10:20 AM EST --
Christmas is over and the clearance sales are raging! I love to buy my next years Chrismas Decoration, wrapping paper, cards and ribbons at the clearance sales. I just pack them up in the attic with my . . . more
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