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The Frugal Homemaker

Your guide to turning your house into a home... one DIY project and yard sale find at a time

Christmas Cookie Party with Christmas Themed Milk Jars

December 13, 2016

Have you ever been to a Christmas Cookie Exchange Party or maybe a Christmas Cookie Decorating Party?  I never have but I have always thought it would be so fun to go to one or host one at my house.   When I decorate for a party I always try to add some cute homemade […]

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Beach themed tablescape + my husband’s favorite pie

July 13, 2015

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and EDWARDS®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #EdwardsPies http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV We just returned from vacation at the beach a week ago and have definitely been feeling the vacation blues.  Ever get those?  The “I miss being on vacation/wish […]

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Chalky Painted Mason Jars and Christmas Tablescape (+ Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint giveaway!)

December 10, 2014

Disclosure: I was provided paint and supplies from DecoArt, but as always all ideas, thoughts, and opinions are all mine. I am excited to share a bit of my Christmas kitchen and a Christmas tablescape with you today.  I have been up to my elbows (literally!) in paint, stain, ribbon, and greenery and can’t wait […]

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Natural & Woodland Christmas tablescape

December 6, 2013

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to shop for holiday décor pretty much anywhere –sometimes you find the best things at the least expected places.  Like the dollar store, Dollar General to be specific.  I found some fall placemats […]

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31 Days of Fall: 20+ Easy Fall Centerpiece Ideas

October 17, 2013

This post is part of a series – “31 days of Fall Inspiration”  You can read all the posts in this series here.  And to make sure you don’t miss anything you can sign up to have every post sent to your emailor follow me on facebook. Let’s talk centerpieces today!  Centerpieces can honestly be […]

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31 Days of Fall Inspiration: Fall table with Better Homes and Gardens white porcelain dishes

October 7, 2013

This post is part of a series – “31 days of Fall Inspiration”  You can read all the posts in this series here.  And to make sure you don’t miss anything you can sign up to have every post sent to your email or follow me on facebook. I have been so excited to share this […]

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How to set a pretty table with yard sale finds (tablescape for less than $5.00!)

July 8, 2013

I think you know by now that I love to set a pretty table.   I have been setting our kitchen table with placemats and a simple centerpiece ever since we first got married 10 years ago.  Started out with a small table that would only seat two and I had a couple sets of two […]

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Patriotic themed repurposed tin can vase

July 3, 2013

(This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO) Have you heard of All You magazine?  This is the cover of their July issue. Back when I was couponing heavily and frequenting lots of coupon blogs […]

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Beach-inspired tablescape with Better Homes and Gardens new porcelain dishes (+ entertaining tips for hosting a stress-free meal)

June 26, 2013

I love entertaining and having people over for a party, cookout, or pretty much any  excuse to get together and have yummy food, fun, and fellowship together!  And I love decorating a pretty table (or actually just decorating period!) So when Better Homes and Gardens contacted me and wanted me to try out their new […]

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Valentine’s Day Tablescape (Valentine tablesetting)

February 13, 2013

Sharing a simple Valentine’s Day tablescape I put together the other day.  I LOVE setting a pretty table – it is so pretty and fun to me. You really just need a few things to do it too – some basic white dishes, maybe another color of dishes, some napkins (could even be paper), and […]

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Hi!  My name is Christina . . .

I love doing simple, frugal things to make our house feel like HOME! Come learn along with me how to have a beautiful home on a budget.

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