It’s easier than you think to give your kitchen a new look without breaking the bank. These low-cost kitchen crafts are the perfect way to save money on kitchen decorations and supplies. With these fun craft projects, you can easily spruce up your kitchen with homemade dishcloths, coasters, place mats, and more. To make sure […]
Nothing says cheap and affordable quite like the thrift store. Thrift stores are great resources because they allow you to satisfy your need for retail therapy without draining your bank account. We have brought you our favorite thrift store recipes and projects, as well as our fall favorites. Fall means cozying up under a warm […]
My granddaughter, Erica, has been at it again making crafts adding embellishments to repurposed materials-this time: mayo, spaghetti and pickle jars. She purchased trims at a dollar store. The final cost for each jar came to $2 or $3. you will need: jar character decorations craft paints-optional magic markers. A hot glue gun is also […]
We’re big fans of Amish recipes because they are usually easy and budget-friendly. This Amish Lazy Woman’s Cake from Amish365 is no exception! Made with common ingredients you’ll probably have in your pantry, this easy dessert recipe will save you a trip to the store. With only six steps, it’ll save you lots of work, […]
This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole Recipe from The Seasoned Mom is the perfect weeknight dinner for meatball lovers. With frozen meatballs and uncooked pasta, you can throw together this weeknight dinner idea in no time. Just toss the ingredients in a casserole dish and pop it in the oven. There aren’t any surprises here, […]
Welcome to #DoYouRemember on Cheap Eats & Thrifty Crafts! We’re feeling nostalgic these days, thinking about the vintage crafts and old-fashioned recipes from yesteryear. Remember all the things you’d make with Mom and Grandma? While we’re still cooking and crafting, time goes on and trends change.Before you know it, years have passed! But seeing the […]
Minions are a cultural obsession for kids across America. We may not know what they’re saying, but clearly they’re speaking the language of the new generation. With the new Minions movie out, the obsession is only growing. For crafters and foodies, this means Minion-izing everything! Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to capture the signature big-eyed yellow-guy […]
It’s no secret that pretzels make for the best snacks. They’re just the perfect amount of salty that they could be paired with pretty much anything. Savory dips, sweet chocolate, other salty snacks… So many things. I have a habit of always having at least one bag of pretzels in my pantry. Twists, rods, sticks… […]
This is the third (and last) post in our series of easy potato recipes! Check out the other recipes at the bottom of the post! Sure, mashed potatoes are great. But, smashed potatoes? Ahhh-MAZING. Never tried smashed potatoes? I hadn’t either until last week and I couldn’t believe that I had been missing out on […]
This is the second post in our series of easy potato recipes! Check out the other recipes at the bottom of the post! I love making potatoes as side dishes. They’re perfectly satisfying and the best complement to any meal. Plus, they’re super cheap, so buying a bag of potatoes is no big deal. So, […]
