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Cheap Homemade Bathroom Crafts

Homemade Bathroom Crafts by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Today, I'm talking about homemade, diy and SIMPLE bathroom crafts and projects. I love having a pretty and well stocked bathroom – it's a place to get clean and relax in a tub after a hard day. Being on such a tight budget – I went to extremes and started using bar soap and taking quick showers. I am now… more

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Pore Skin Care for the Poor

by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Pore Skin Care for the Poor …. Sorry guys : I couldn’t help but make that pun!  Sometimes I go days and weeks thinking of the worst puns possible – I even annoy myself after a while   Despite the pun, I am poor and I care about my pores.  What’s a girl to do? My ultimate frugal pore care tip is twofold… more

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Earring Holder Stand : So Easy

From The Cheapskate Mom: I have always wanted to keep my earrings organized : right now, they are in a dish by my bed (I don't have that many)….Earring holder stands always seem like a frivolous expense, and quite frankly – most of the ones I've seen are rather tacky and not my style. That's why when I saw what Ashley from Rustic Living made – I was in awe.… more

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Make Your Own Lego Soap for Kids : Cheap!

From The Cheapskate Mom: Fun soap for kids!! … I love love love this lego soap dispenser for two reasons: simplicity and cost (nothing if you have spare legos!). It's a fun touch if you have a lego themed kids' room or even a favor for a lego themed birthday party!   Make Your Own Customized Hand Soap by Sharon @ Discover, Explore, Learn   We were at a birthday… more

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Cheap Baby Wipes : Homemade & Easy

    From The Cheapskate Mom: Baby wipes can add up in cost. They can have lots of funny chemicals you don't want to introduce your baby to. When you run out, it's a real pain. Talia Christine is to the rescue with her beautifully photographed and written formula for homemade baby wipes. She has such a refined aesthetic eye that I imagine someday she'll put out a book!  DIY… more

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Homemade Hand Sanitizer

From The Cheapskate Mom: Having a new baby in the house means our hands need to be a lot cleaner and a lot more frequently. I got tired of paying too much for brands like Purell or Germ-X, and wanted to find a natural and healthy solution that still has antibacterial properties. Thankfully, Renaissance Mama came to the rescue! Chemical-Free Hand Sanitizer! from Renaissance Mama No mom’s purse (or diaper… more

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Tips For Home Made Beauty

Beauty on a Budget – Five Fabulous Facials from More Style Than Cash There are times of the year when stress and weather start to play havoc on your skin, especially on your face. If calling up a beauty spa for an expensive facial just is not in the cards it doesn’t mean that you can’t do something about it at home. While some of these call for a few… more

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