Our eight year old daughter just finished reading a story to me, and unlike our eldest child who polished off The Hobbit in second grade, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy in third, this sweet blessing is slowly plodding [...]
Trash to Treasure: Ten DIY Projects Using Old Jewelry
Apr27
For years, I’ve walked by baskets filled with tacky, old lady vintage jewelry at yard sales. Since I vaguely remember hugging my grandmother, and always having to dodge the metal objects that were pinned to her chest, somehow memories of [...]
Join Us at our 2nd Annual Becoming Conference – Sept. 21 – 22
Apr25
Last year, my sweet friend Jenny (Southern Savers) and I had a dream. A dream to bring the topics that we are passionate about on our blog, and bring them in real life to our readers. Our desire was that [...]
Creating a Top Ten for the Kitchen: Starting Now
Apr24
Right now, my mind is cluttered, and therefore, it pours into other aspects of my life, including the kitchen. Can anyone relate? Please let me know I am not the only one wildly raising their hand here. All of my [...]
Frugal Fashionista “Red Carpet” LA Style
Apr22
Thrift store shopping is not for the faint of heart, nor is it the place to shop when you need the perfect outfit immediately. I always recommend that people shop way ahead of time for that “perfect” look, in fact, [...]
Deals & Steals of the Week: Free Photo Card, Grocery Steals, Mother’s Day Gifts
Apr21
I’m in Santa Monica this weekend spending time planning and organizing my upcoming Savings Nation classes. As I brainstorm more ways to save you money on your day to day life, I thought I would highlight a few deals and [...]
Simple DIY Centerpieces (using Lemons)
Apr20
There’s something about a simple, yet elegant, centerpiece that creates a beautiful ambiance on what could otherwise be a boring table. Recently, I shared some of my fun and frugal centerpieces. After that I attended a dinner in a room [...]
Confessions of a Mom: Dental Visit Defector
Apr19
I admit it. It has taken me nearly eighteen years of mothering to finally get my act together when it comes to regularly scheduled dental visits. For years, as a young mom, I would hide my head in shame when [...]
Becoming Inspired in the Kitchen
Apr17
Spring is my season of inspiration. My chaotic fall and winter scheduling slows down, and my calendar is wiped clean from many obligations that keep my home running more in a state of bedlam than the beauty I so desire. [...]
DIY Party Bar (Make Your Own Magic Bullet)
Apr16
Years ago, our grandmothers had creative re-purposing uses for everything. One of those brilliant tips has somehow been lost on my generation, and I feel it’s my duty to get you as excited about this as I am. The Magic [...]
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