I am a huge fan of the belt. If there is one accessory you should own, it’s a good belt (of course, I prefer several of them). They have come in quite handy during pregnancy, but even before I was pregnant, I loved adding them to my outfit.
It’s rather unfortunate that I haven’t been able to share some of the gifts I’ve been making this Christmas, because I know my family and friends would see them on here and it would ruin the surprise… But here’s one I can share that I already gave to my godson and my nephew (who probably hasn’t opened it yet, but he can’t read and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t check my blog, so I think I’m safe).
I found the tutorial for this adorable car caddy on Pinterest (original source: homemadebyjill.blogspot.com) a while ago and knew it would be perfect for the little boys I love. It turned out to be quite simple to make, although I did adjust it the design a bit.
I’m the kind of girl that loves to hang things on the wall. Art, photos, weird little sentimental pieces, shelves. Whatever. I love it all. A full wall gives me joy. Blank walls make me nervous. But if I had to frame each thing that I hang, I would be broke. Because, gosh darnit, frames are expensive.…
When I had my daughter and decided to use cloth diapers, I knew I also wanted to make a reusable pail liner instead of using trash bags (both to save money and to be more “green”). Most pail liners retail for anywhere from $15-30 online, but I knew I could make one cheaper by purchasing PUL (polyurethane laminate) at Jo-Ann Fabrics – especially if I used a coupon.
Coupons have become a way of life for me. When you live on a tight budget and try to stretch every dollar, you become addicted to those pennies and dimes you save. And then when I can score an incredible deal and save $5, $10, even $20 on something, watch out!
