I’m a big believer in simplicity. I try to keep everything I do as simple as possible. I speak my mind as clearly as possible, try to keep my house clean and uncluttered, and I live for easy Amish recipes and crafts. As much as I love technology and freak out when I can’t find […]
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming…and the kids are bouncing off the walls. We’re not quite into spring weather just yet—March is still pretty chilly here in the Midwest—but that doesn’t mean we can’t find reasons to get excited about spring! If your kids are starting to drive you a little crazy and […]
Valentine candy is a classic for a reason: Everyone loves it! However, the heart-shaped candy covers featuring puppies and cartoon characters leave something to be desired. Why not personalize the box top with a little paint and an on-trend design pattern to give your gift the homemade touch? It’s easy, inexpensive, and, with the right […]
Winter is one of my favorite seasons of the year…to stay indoors. Don’t get me wrong—there are few things more beautiful in nature than the sight of untouched sparkly snow and icy trees. However, I much prefer admiring the snow from a distance, wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. […]
While this winter isn’t nearly as bad as last winter, snow seems like a possibility every day. In my experience, the best things to pass a snow day are easy crafts for kids. After all, who says that learning can’t happen on snow days? By keeping your kids occupied with fun and easy crafts, you […]
Anyone who entertains little ones on Thanksgiving knows that decorating the kids’ table is just as important as decorating the dining room table. The decorations are a little different, though. They’re much more colorful, for one, and they’re usually edible! Have a blast collaborating with your kids to make these ideas for easy Thanksgiving table […]
The biggest issue for crafters is finding the time to craft. If you’re crafty, odds are you’re resourceful enough to plan your projects on a budget, so money isn’t a huge obstacle. Finding the time, on the other hand, isn’t as easy a fix. When you’re juggling work, family, and friends, it can be hard […]
I am always on the lookout for ways to use my stash of washi tape along with making modern art with recycled elements. That is just what I came up with by filling in all the squares on a Scrabble board with washi tape. The process is also a fun kind of zen process like […]
When the temperature begins to drop and the leaves start to change from green to orange, it can only mean one thing: fall is here! We love everything about fall here at CheapEatsThriftyCrafts, from pumpkin carving to snuggly sweaters to Halloween. It’s definitely our favorite season. And if you’re as psyched as us that fall […]
Fall is such a great time of year. As a lover of colors, I particularly appreciate the changing leaves with all their hues of red, orange, brown, and yellow. My childhood home had seven or eight trees in the yard surrounding it, and at least four of them would drop leaves every autumn. Raking certainly […]
