We've made these graham cracker gingerbread houses for the last few years in a row, and it's a frugal, fun way to use up your leftover Halloween Candy (if you have any left, that is). Creating a faux gingerbread house with graham crackers costs well … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Halloween Decoration: Jack-o-Lantern Yard Lights
Here's a simple and frugal outdoor Halloween decoration. Pick up a few extra jack-o-lantern trick-or-treat buckets from the dollar store. Cut a hole in the bottom of each. Then, stick your solar yard lights inside and plant them back into the … [Read more...]
Shop Your Dollar Store for Halloween Costume Accessories
Don't overspend on Halloween accessories for you child's costume this year. Skip the discount and costumes stores and instead head to The Dollar Tree. They have a wide assortment of accessories for pirates, knights, princesses, and many other … [Read more...]
Trick or Tweet: Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Scoop out the inside of a small pumpkin and fill with birdseed to create a frugal, yet colorful and attractive outdoor decoration. We strung twine through ours and hung it near our birdfeeder, but you could simply set it on a step or patio. … [Read more...]
Easter Crafts: Bunny S’mores in a Jar
This S'mores in a Jar craft makes a great hostess or springtime gift for a teacher and is a fun way to use Marshmallow Easter Peeps. They're adorable, and very easy! 1. Take one sleeve of graham crackers and crush to make crumbs 2. Layer 1/2 - 2/3 … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Piñata
You can make an Easter Egg Piñata for under $5 using a large balloon, candy, tissue paper and some things you probably already have around the house. Kids love to work on this project, and if they're at home on Spring Break it's a great way to … [Read more...]