Category: diy
I’m Just Not That Cheap…. Yet
| February 24, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, environment, frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, money-management |
Tonight, I'm challenging myself to think outside the proverbial -cheapskate- box. I like to think I'm one of the cheapest people I know – and in many ways I am – but tonight we went to a party at a friend's home. They close off the upstairs of their house during the winter so as not to heat it…. Can we say WOW. I admire their cheapness – or to… more
For Cheap Salad Dressing , Make Your Own
| February 23, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, ecofriendlykitchen, food, home, household, kitchen, kitchencrafts |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I'm thrilled to be able to share with you today the concept of making your own salad dressings. Many of you probably already do this, but for me, it's something of a revolution. I'm used to paying a few bucks for cheap salad dressings that are full of corn syrup. I love salad so I go through a bunch of salad dressing… more
My Cheap Wedding Daydreams …
| February 19, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, diy, environment, frugalphilosophy, fun, occasions, weddings |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom My Dream Cheapskate Wedding ! I’m trying something a little bit different today … Well, to be honest, it’s past midnight and I can’t sleep a wink. There was just a loud car accident outside my window that woke me up – no one was hurt but it was startling, to say the least. I feel like doing a little creative… more
Five Easy Ways To Start Saving Money Today
| February 8, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, diy, frugalphilosophy, money-management |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom So, I sure don't have all the answers to financial conundrums – I'm just trying to find my way out of ours! That being said, I've learned an awful lot in the last year or so about how to save money so you have more in the bank for the things that matter – oh you know….things like rent and copays (if you're… more
Surviving a Power Outage: Money Saving Tips from The Cheapskate Mom
| February 8, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, home, household, money-management, safety, winter |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Tonight, I'm at the computer looking for ways to save our food and heat in case we lose power/heat due to the impending blizzard that's about to rattle the east coast …. yikes! I hate wasting money and to me, wasted food is wasted money. I hate the idea of being cold. I hate the idea of being in the dark! Luckily, I… more
Diapers: Dirty Secrets for Saving Money
| February 6, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, diy, home, household, kidsandpets, money-management, nursery |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Oh, Diapers …. How I loathe thee. It's been over a year of down and dirty diapering in The Cheapskate House, and boy oh boy – have I learned a thing or two about saving money and getting cheaper diapers. When I think of moms and dads in this economy struggling to feed and diaper their families, it makes me sick thinking of… more
Instagram Your Wedding
| January 2, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, diy, fun, lifestyle |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom INSTAGRAM YOUR WEDDING: Wedding Photography On The Cheap Hi Friends!! I'm excited to talk to y'all about this super cheap & fun alternative to providing wedding guests with those tacky looking disposable cameras or perhaps even, a cheap/ free alternative to a very expensive wedding photographer. Use Instagram as your wedding photographer, or back-up photographer, and don't miss a moment of your… more
