Category: Self Sufficiency

No-Sew PAW Patrol Marshall Costume

No-Sew PAW Patrol Marshall Costume Make your kiddo look just like Marshall from the hit Nickelodeon show Paw Patrol! It’s simple to do and won’t cost the earth! Here’s what you need to make a no-sew PAW Patrol Marshall costume: Red fleece vest Yellow duct tape Felt: Black, Red, Orange, and Yellow Hot glue gun …

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Vick’s Vapor Rub Uses: 18 Creative Ideas

Vick’s Vapor Rub Uses: 18 Creative Ideas Vick’s Vapor Rub, better known as Vick’s, is a mentholated ointment that is used for suppressing cough. As children, we have all had our experiences with this ointment when we got cold, cough or fever. Our mothers would rub it on our chests and the smell of menthol …

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10 DIY Dollar Store Spring Crafts

10 DIY Dollar Store Spring Crafts One of my very favorite activities is going to the dollar store and thinking of things to make from the products there. It forces me to be thrifty, and to think outside of the box. Some DIY projects can get pricey because of the materials, but you can always …

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25 DIY Furniture Hacks

25 DIY Furniture Hacks Fed up with your furniture? Searched everywhere for your dream piece with no luck? Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration to breathe new life into your old furniture! Make something completely new and unique from what you already have or pieces you can find in a thrift store.  If you …

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102 Things to Do on a Money-Free Weekend

102 Things to Do on a Money-Free Weekend It’s pretty easy to stick to your budget during the week: you drive to work, hit the gym and cook dinner at home. But the weekends? For most of us, that’s when our spending gets out of control. How often do you find yourself wondering where the cash …

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