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Drink Coaster Craft

From The Cheapskate Mom: I love these customized drink coasters because they can be both upcycled and free if you have spare cork and a marker. I plan to make these as soon as I have spare time as I don't have any coasters for drinks right now and the furniture is developing rings – so instead of buying some, I'll make personalized coasters! Yay – and thanks Claire for… 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 Toddler Activity Board

by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom: This Montessori inspired sensory board for toddlers is a wonderful and artistic learning project you can make for toddlers. I love this cool educational toy because Colleen uses found items from around her home and she personalizes the motor skills board for her child. This learning board is both simple for us moms to make and fun for toddlers to play with while… more

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the frugal & diy baby nursery series #2

Part Two: new (mini) series – the frugal & diy baby nursery: The inspiration for this post comes from the lovely ladies at TheBump.com. I asked them – what are your suggestions for very frugal nursery decorating ideas? I said I am on a minimum (as in Freecycle minimum) budget.  They overlooked my poverty! and gave me some great suggestions. 1. Go with a few solid colors instead of a… more

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