Category: craftsbeauty

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Cheap Father’s Day Ideas For Kids To Make

by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Father’s day is all about Dad – make him feel special and important this Father’s Day by making a gift or memories he will cherish forever. You don’t have to break the bank to put on a spectacular Father’s Day – I searched the net, high and low, to find easy and fun gifts and ideas for Father’s Day fun with the kids.… more

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Cheap Camping Tips

by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom   One of my favorite things about summer is camping : camping is cheap, educational, eco friendly and most of all – fun.  Camping requires  a healthy do it yourself attitude – after all ….you kind of have to when you're in the middle of nowhere with limited supplies! When I first got into camping, I was intimidated by my complete lack of… more

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Make Lush Recipes : Cheap and Fun

First – a plug for Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics : if you ever find yourself with extra cash – I highly recomend you buy yourself one of their custom bath bombs. Seriously – as a once in a lifetime experience (it was my one treat on my honey moon). You won't regret it. Everything Lush makes is to die for. That being said, Lush's -well- Lush products are a bit… more

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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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Cheapskate Bowling For Kids

Kids Bowl Free At Home by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I absolutely love bowling – it’s exciting, competitive, builds confidence and dexterity – and it’s also expensive , especially in this economic climate. One thing I’ve learned from living on a cheapskate’s budget it : Think Outside The Box, or in this case – Think Outside The Alley. Who says your kids can’t enjoy a fun afternoon bowling?… more

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Great Teacher Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Gifts Your Wallet Will Love by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom   With the end of the school year coming right up, it's that time of the year again …. teacher appreciation gifts.  Time for us parents and students to take a moment and thank the teachers who have helped our child grow, learn and play. It's a wonderful tradition to teach our children about the value… 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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