We like jeans, oh yes we do.
We like jeans. Oh yes, we do. Especially when… they haven’t cost $20/pair. Or more. That would start to add up. And since girls’ jeans …
Green and Frugal
Mending Dishtowels
Mr. FG and I got a LOT of towels when we got married. Not just bath towels..kitchen towels too. We must give off a couple-in-need-of-towels …
A few Goodwill finds
Every now and then, I think it’s fun to share a few things I’ve found at Goodwill, and today is one of those days. Since …
I bought a blender blade.
I know. My life is sooo exciting. Try to contain your jealousy. I use my blender several times a week, mostly to make yogurt/fruit smoothies …
Two Shoe Repairs (and one’s a DIY!)
I bought this pair of shoes on clearance a few years back for something like $7. I liked them because they were wide enough for …
Easy monogram gift tags
When I wrap presents in wrapping paper, I often just cut out a bit of the wrapping paper, fold it in half, and use it …
Check out my new glass straw!
That thing I showed you last week? It’s a purty blue glass straw. I recently ordered some small stainless steel containers (love those!) from Hip …
A Goodwill shopping fail
Know what this is? An ironing board cover. I bought a cover back in 1997 when I got married, and it lasted until about a …
A reusable shopping bag that I love
I’ve been bringing my own cloth bags to the grocery store for quite some time now, but whenever I made a quick stop somewhere (like …
Wanna see some recent Goodwill finds?
Before I started shopping at Goodwill regularly, I thought there wasn’t really much good stuff there. However, Katy’s sharing about her Goodwill finds inspired me …
My Goodwill Pot (which is now much more fabulous than it used to be)
I rescued this pot from Goodwill a few months ago. It’s not a supremely fabulous pot…it’s just plastic, I hate the green color, and it …
Why I don’t want a tiny house
Have you heard of tiny houses? They’re extremely teensy homes on wheels. If you want to see what one is like inside, check out this …
Ok, people! Help me out! What do I do with clementine boxes?
I’ve got 4 of these boxes, and I’m not quite sure what to do with them. From what I can tell, they can’t be recycled …
Some bottled water thoughts (and maybe some rants)
Ok, definitely some rants. On Sunday afternoon, Mr. FG and I watched Tapped, a documentary about bottled water. I have never been a fan of …
Monday Q&A | Recycling vs. Shredding and Rising Gas Prices
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …