Frugal Living
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Refinished Dresser: Going from Neon to Nice
I was looking for hardwood flooring on Craigslist when I came across a solid wood dresser that reminded me of my childhood furniture set for a bargain of $20… Needless to say we went to pick up the dresser when we picked up the flooring! Unfortunately this dresser was the colour of a traffic cone and looked as if it was likely to have several layers of paint to be scraped to get to bare wood, but the deal was so good I had to try. Sadly I forgot to take a before picture, but you get the idea. Supplies list Paint stripper Sander and sand paper Scraper Paint Linseed oil Drawer slides Handles/knobs I’d…
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Plastic Free Tofu: An Honest Red Lentil Tofu Recipe Review
Ever since our first Plastic Free July, I’ve been wanting to find a plastic free tofu option for my life. I still haven’t tried making my own soy tofu from scratch because, honestly, I find it a bit intimidating. This is why I was extra excited when my friend messaged me a recipe for Red Lentil Tofu. It sounded so easy and had so much potential! I rolled up my sleeves to give this 2-ingredient recipe a try and wanted to share an honest review in case you’re thinking of giving it a try. Why the Search for Plastic Free Tofu I’m always looking for ways to reduce my waste.…
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5 Places to Watch TV for Free Online
When I revamped my budget years ago, I decided cable and subscription services were not a priority for me to include. But I still love to watch the current shows out there and because of that, I’ve found there are a number of legal ways to watch TV for free. With Amazon Prime rates going up along with everything else, it can never hurt to learn about new ways to save money. There are an endless number of paid subscription sites out there to watch TV on, but there are also some great free options too. Where to Watch TV for Free Online Whether your motivation is to save money…
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Project DIY: The Charcoal Chalkboard
The DIY Project: Turning a Dresser Mirror into a Chalkboard This is a throwback to one of the first projects Krista and I tackled together. We got ambitious for this project and decided to completely transform a piece of furniture. We took this old dresser mirror and made it into a chalkboard! Our working together actually started with furniture DIY projects, including this mirror turned chalkboard and this vintage table we transformed. Why I Love It We loved that this piece was solid wood and had a good structure. We also enjoyed the fun shape to the mirror and were immediately inspired by it. The Plan We decided to remove…
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10 Fun and Frugal Spring Activities To Do With Kids!
Spring is in the air here in Southwestern BC and with it comes festivals, holidays, and lots of fun and frugal things to do! Today I’m sharing a few of my favourite (and budget-friendly) spring activities. Check out these past posts for other fun seasonal activities: 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities To Do With Kids 10 Activities to Do At Home With Kids This Christmas Cherry Blossoms Cherry blossoms are one of my favourite parts about spring! Many trees in my area turn into fluffy clouds of pink and white and just make me so happy every time I see them. Many areas of the world celebrate this time…
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Secondhand Furniture Tour and a DIY Furniture Transformation
Introduction If you’ve been reading our blog for some time, you’ll know we’re big fans of DIY furniture and love a good before and after – on a budget, of course! In this season of being indoors, maybe you’re feeling like some of your home decor or furnishings could use a refresh. We’ve pulled together some inspiration from our homes to share, and hope that you will be inspired to share your projects with us! DIY and Secondhand Furniture: House Tour Window Picture Frame This window was actually removed from our house like this: paint colour and all! I have yet to source some backing material and print some photos…
