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tip tuesday–taking a plate
This tip comes from Julie in the US. Thanks Julie, for sending in your great frugal tips. Cruising a thrift shop, I picked up 2 nice dinner plates (each different). One of the ideas I just came up...
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for the home–12 days of christmas crafting round up
Welcome to the first instalment of the 12 Days of Christmas Crafting Round up. I know, October is a little early to start thinking about Christmas, but if you’re going to be crafting any gifts, it’s...
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gifts for children – 12 days of christmas crafting round up
I realise now that many of the links I used in the keeping young kids amused round up were meant for this post. Oh well. Double the links. Some of these websites have many more ideas than just the ones...
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gifts for teenagers–12 days of christmas crafting round up
Teenagers can be difficult to buy for and even more difficult to craft for (especially boys) and I have to admit that collecting ideas especially for teenagers was somewhat difficult. If your teenage...
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gifts for men–12 weeks of christmas crafting roundup
While teenagers may be hard to craft for, the men in our lives can be even more difficult (to craft for, that is). To the male readers of Frugal and Thriving, it would be great to hear what gifts you...
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handmade Christmas decoration roundup
Making Christmas decorations as a family lends a special touch to the occasion – decorations have sentimental value rather than just being something plastic and purchased. Crafting your own decorations...
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start now for a handmade christmas
I’m sorry for mentioning the ‘C word’ so early in the year. After all, there are still 138 days until Christmas. But if you’re thinking about giving handmade Christmas presents this year, now is the...
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frugal advent calendar for christmas
This post is a little belated as it’s the 5th today, but I wanted to share with you the Advent Calendar we made for Christmas this year. Now that the little fella is nearly three (!), he’s much more...
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63 frugal handmade gift ideas that everyone will love
You may have already started making your Christmas gifts, but if not, it’s time to get your Christmas crafting on. I’ve gathered just a few frugal DIY gift ideas from around the web. Make the gifts...
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51 easy handmade gift ideas for father’s day that kids can make or help make
Time for another roundup? It’s Father’s Day in just over a week and if you’re looking for frugal and easy gift ideas to make for dad then look no further. Below are 51 ideas to choose from or inspire...
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extend the fun of Christmas with a homemade advent calendar {tutorial}
An advent calendar is a wonderful way to extend the fun of Christmas over (almost) the whole month. And what better way to introduce the tradition of counting down the days until Christmas than with a...
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make personal inexpensive christmas decorations with salt dough
We don’t follow any particular parenting or education philosophy – we pick and choose what works for us – but I do really like the way Waldorf emphasises seasonal rhythms and festivals, making...
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Handmade Treat Bags and Gift Boxes
I made up some hampers for Christmas this year. The hampers had an ‘afternoon tea’ theme and included a plate, a hand designed and embroidered tea cloth, some fresh QLD coffee beans, Northern NSW...
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handmade valentine gift ideas
Need inspiration for a handmade Valentine gift idea? I’ve put together a little collection of Valentine’s Day inspired handmade tutorials from around the net. Be Mine Notes @ Little Brown Pen...
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A few kids craft ideas for mothers day
Just a few craft ideas especially for kids to make for mother’s day that go beyond the usual macaroni necklace. Websites like Frugal Family Fun Blog, Kaboose and Family Fun have a whole range of craft...
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striped santa stocking tutorial
We aren’t getting into a whole heap of Christmas decorating this year, the little fella is too young to notice and the budget is too tight for frippery. However, I did make the little fella his very...
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Handmade Gift Wrapping Ideas to Present Beautiful Handmade Gifts
Don’t spend a fortune on gift wrapping that goes to waste anyway. Here are some handmade gift wrapping ideas that are good for the budget and the environment. Gift wrap can be expensive and not all of...
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54 Handmade Christmas Decoration Projects
It’s easy to buy all our Christmas decorations, but we can extend the fun of Christmas by making some decorations in the weeks before. I’ve put together a collection of Christmas decoration tutorials...
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Handmade Bath and Beauty Gift Ideas
Looking for gift ideas for someone who likes to be pampered? Bath and body gifts are perfect for the right person and if you DIY them, you save money and the environment. Here are some handmade bath...
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Handmade Gift Ideas Part 4 – Food Gifts
Stuck for a Chrissy gift idea? On a budget? Why not make your own Christmas gifts. I’ve put together a series of articles with ideas to help you get inspired. There are thousands of patterns and...
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