I have had this green Ball jar in my stash for quite some time but didn’t have an idea for what to make with it. Well, being that it’s time to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day I thought I’d combine it with two of my favorite things- plants from my yard and battery powered tea […]
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. But I much prefer admiring the snow from a distance, wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. […]
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 […]
If Strawberry and Blueberry were sisters, Strawberry would be the high school prom queen and Blueberry would be leader of her middle school poms team. You know Blueberry’s gonna do great things, even if she’s not quite as popular yet. Lucky for her, it’s blueberry season! Buying in-season fruits and vegetables can save money. For […]
First of all, if the Styx song doesn’t immediately pop into your head when you read the words “come sail away,” then I just don’t understand. But I guess that’s okay. Speaking of, here’s some mood music for the rest of this post! Moving on… Nautical crafts. I love them because I love all things […]
It’s berry season! Strawberries and blueberries are cheap right now, which means it’s prime time to make some easy desserts and other Southern recipes. Berries are just perfect when the sun is shining and it’s a beautiful spring day. They’re so juicy and refreshing. It’s smart to pay attention to when fruit and veggies are […]
Fall is one of our favorite seasons, and it would seem that the readers of Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts agree. Below we have brought you all of your favorite projects and recipes for autumn. These reader favorites include cute crafts for Halloween, comforting recipes that can also take you into winter, and more. Reader […]
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with handmade crafts? Here you will find all of our favorite USA-inspired projects. Spend these last few days before the Fourth crafting up a patriotic storm. Fourth of July crafts were never so quick and easy. From vintage crafts to easy tissue paper crafts, you’ll find a […]
Summer is a great time to spruce up your house. These gorgeous wreaths are easy and affordable to make. You will love making one and hanging it on your door to welcome friends and family into your home. You can even make more than one wreath and rotate the different wreaths throughout the summer. To […]
Spring is finally here and summer is on its way, so it’s time to fire up those grills! Nothing beats that distinct barbecue flavor, and it’s always nice to get outside and get out of the house. Here you will find some of our favorite barbecue and grilling recipes for the spring and summer. This […]
