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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

DIY tray: Distressed Decou-Page Tray

May 20, 2015

Disclosure:  I am a member of the core blogger program with DecoArt.  I receive compensation and product for my partnership with this brand.  All ideas and opinions are 100% my own. I put on my crafting hat recently to help with an organizing problem we were having and I bet you might have this same […]

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Adding a Mohawk SmartStrand bound carpet to our master bedroom

April 29, 2015

Disclosure: I received a bound carpet for review from Mohawk, but all opinions and thoughts are completely mine. I have another new addition to the master bedroom!  Which means one more step to having it finished.  Can you guess what it is? Yes, its that beautiful gray rug!  This rug is a bit different though […]

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How to Build a Built-in Bookshelf: before & after

April 23, 2015

Disclosure: Product received from Wallternatives for review, but all opinions are all my own. I have been busy at work on several big projects and the one I am going to share with you today I am just SOOO thrilled with how it turned out!  I keep going in the room to stare at it […]

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“Everyone has a favorite movie” + $100 giveaway

March 25, 2015

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Everyone has a favorite movie… right?  What’s yours?  That’s a tough one for me – maybe Elf? But what if you were blind, deaf, or disabled?  How would that change the way you would view/watch/hear your […]

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New Blinds in the Master Bedroom

February 27, 2015

A Master Bedroom post – could it be??!   I took off time from working on the bedroom during the holidays and a insanely busy December, then I got bronchitis for 2 weeks in January and the winter blues sort of hit.  And the master bathroom has been an easier-to-accomplish and easier-to-see-the-finished-pretty-after so I have […]

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Taking your TV to your tablet or smartphone

February 20, 2015

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. I don’t know about you but I LOVE technology… I love finding a new app or feature or a even new product like a tablet/smartphone and figuring out the amazing things they can do.  I mean […]

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The one thing I don’t think I could live without (and don’t know anyone that doesn’t have it)

January 23, 2015

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Internet… In the 21st century it has become pretty much essential like water and electricity.  I honestly don’t think I know ANYONE that doesn’t have internet  – even if they don’t pay for internet service at […]

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Cinnamon Scented Ornaments

December 18, 2014

This post is as part of a paid campaign with Dollar Tree and Blueprint Social. But as always the original ideas, opinions, and pictures in this post are all my own. I have really been wanting to add some homemade ornaments and touches to my Christmas décor this year. I found this fun idea on […]

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Christmas movies, traditions, and making a memory-filled Christmas (+ a $100 giveaway!)

December 16, 2014

Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. After blogging about having a stress-free Christmas for 31 days back in October and some disappointments in past years Christmas seasons, I have really made making memories, starting and continuing meaningful traditions, family time, and just ENJOYING […]

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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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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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