Happy Friday, frugal friends! This week I am sharing my First Monday Trade Days Tips and Treasure Haul! My husband and I recently took a much needed weekend getaway to Canton, Texas. I thought I would show y’all what I found at the world’s largest flea market. While I’m at it, I thought it might be helpful to give y’all some tips to make your next visit to the Trade Days your best treasure hunt yet! Click the link below to check it out! ~Shanna *** Canton First Monday Trade Days Tips & Haul...
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Happy Saturday, frugal friends! Our secret to making frugal garden borders? These simple herb border beds using cardboard and the no-dig method! This method is so quick and easy you won’t believe it. If you’re looking to add some new flower or herb beds to your garden or home, check out this easy process for yourself! No sod cutters or back-breaking dirt work required! Click the link below to check it out! -Sierra & Starla *** Simple No-Dig Herb Border Beds for the Garden***...
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Happy Thursday, frugal friends! Everyone needs a quick meal to throw together on weeknights! This cajun chicken pasta is my go-to for nights when my guys have band practice, church, or any other activities. It has lots of flavor with cajun spices and a short cut Alfredo sauce using cream cheese. Hope y’all enjoy this simple weeknight meal! Click the link below to check it out! P.S. I hope y'all enjoy celebrating the Independence of our nation next week! Check out the links below for some 4th...
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Happy Saturday, frugal friends! Did you know you can totally have a tropical oasis right on your front porch? Even in the Midwest! Here's how we create a tropical haven each year right outside our front door. It's an amazing place to experience the beauty of God's creation; plants, flowers, birds, honey bees, the cooling breeze and blue skies. We hope you feel inspired to try your hand at making your own tropical paradise at home. It's like a staycation spot all summer long! Enjoy. Click the...
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Happy Saturday, frugal friends! This week I am sharing a recipe for homemade electrolyte strawberry limeade. It’s a much healthier version of a sports drink. But it’s not just good for replenishing electrolytes. It has the added benefits of minerals, enzymes, and probiotics! I put this recipe together especially for my husband. Chris came home from work one night completely exhausted. He had a terrible headache and he thought he might be dehydrated. He's a 4th generation owner/operator of a...
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Happy Saturday, frugal friends! Have you ever wondered what to do with an old, rusted stock tank? This simple, inexpensive hugelkultur stock tank garden is the perfect way to recycle that old trough. Not only is the end result beautiful, but you will learn how to save so much money on dirt with the hugelkultur method. It's perfect for an herb or tea garden! Click the link below to check it out! Have a great weekend! -Sierra ***Hugelkultur Stock Tank Garden***...
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Happy Friday, frugal friends! Today I’m sharing a recipe for bacon wrapped green bean bundles with a brown sugar glaze. They’re like little bundles of deliciousness! I kinda feel like potato chips need to step aside, because I KNOW y’all aren’t going to be able to eat just one of these things! They’re kind of addictive! I love making them for a special occasion, or for a cookout with friends! They're really versatile because you can bake them in the oven, or throw them on the grill. Either...
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Happy Saturday, frugal friends! These probiotic yogurt dreamsicles scented with orange and vanilla are all the flavors of sunshine and summer in a frozen treat! Remember orange dreamsicle push-up pops from when we were kids? Now you can make your own without all that yucky food coloring and high fructose corn syrup. They’re so delicious, you won’t even realize they are also full of gut healthy probiotics! Click the link below to check it out! Have a great weekend! -Sierra ***Probiotic Yogurt...
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Happy Friday, frugal friends! After 3 months laboring in love to revive our sadly neglected garden space, I am so excited to present my frugal potager garden transformation and tour! We attempted a small garden last spring, but with the kitchen renovation, it ended up being a bed full of grass and weeds. My one singular triumph were the two potted zinnias with the iron will to live in spite of our negligence! Click the link below to check it out! Have a great weekend! ~Shanna *** Frugal...
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