Category: decorcrafts
Drink Coaster Craft
| April 30, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, decor, decorcrafts, diy, gifts, home, household, kitchencrafts |
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
Make Your Own Lego Soap for Kids : Cheap!
| April 29, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under beautydiy, crafts, craftsbeauty, decor, decorcrafts, diy, fun, kidsandpets, kidsdecor |
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
Cheap Toddler Activity Board
| April 24, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, craftsbeauty, decor, decorcrafts, diy, fun, home, household, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, kidsdecor |
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
the frugal & diy baby nursery series #2
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, decor, decorcrafts, home, household, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, kidsdecor, nursery |
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
A Frugal & Diy Baby Nursery
| April 5, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, crafts, decorcrafts, environment, home, household, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, kidsdecor, nursery, sewing |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Part One: new (mini) series – the frugal & diy baby nursery: A few years ago I visited my friend Angie, an incredibly resourceful and strong single parent who never ever left a penny unturned. Her home was beautiful and her son's room looked like it was right out of a catalog… I said, "Angie – this is the cutest room for a… more
Reusable Paper Towels : Cheap !
| March 10, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under cleaning, crafts, craftsbeauty, decorcrafts, diy, ecofriendlykitchen, environment, gifts, home, household, kitchen, kitchencrafts, sewing |
I love my eco-friendly reusable bags…now i love my recycled and reusable paper towels too! A few months ago, I started thinking about how we were wasting money on paper. Paper towels to be exact. We have to lug the awkward shaped 8-pack package across a parking lot and up three flights of stairs…just to, err, well – throw them out. Yikes. I'm ashamed to admit just how much time… more
