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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

20+ Fall Decor Ideas

November 12, 2015

Hey all!  I am glad to be back after taking a bit of a break after the 31 days series in October.  I always give myself a little grace and just allow myself to take some downtime/take time off/catch up on regular life after the month of October.  I actually unexpectedly took on a pretty […]

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Easy painted Centerpiece Box with chalkboard labels (no tools required!)

November 26, 2013

Need a last minute centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table?  And want to make it to be something you can use all year long?  Then I have just the thing with this EASY, painted + distressed centerpiece with chalkboard labels so you can customize it and label it for any holiday or event. And for all […]

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20+ Thanksgiving Kids Table ideas

November 14, 2012

Thanksiving is ONE week away – can you believe it??  Next week, I will be busy baking pies and all kinds of things, cleaning, and preparing for a big family meal as I am sure some of you will be doing as well.  I really want to have my table settings and decorations all done […]

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Fall Table {featuring items from the Better Homes & Gardens line at Wal-mart}

September 17, 2012

Fall Table @ TheFrugalHomemaker.com

I am SOOOO excited to share my fall kitchen table with you!  Sometimes decorating projects take forEVER…. and sometimes they just fall into place quickly and perfectly!  My fall mantel has been one of those trial and much error projects, but this tablescape was one of those easy, came together perfectly in minutes projects – […]

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Thanksgiving at our house

November 24, 2011

“The stockings are all hung by the chimney with care…” Whoops, sorry, wrong holiday!   I was a little confused as my neighbor was hanging Christmas lights yesterday while I was spray painting pumpkins in the driveway and I was preparing and cooking Thanksgiving food while watching Christmas movies. But it was definitely Thanksgiving today […]

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Guest posting over at BrownSugarToast today!

November 21, 2011

  Looking for a fun, frugal, versatile centerpiece idea?  Maybe even a last minute one for your table for Thanksgiving dinner?  I am sharing one of my favorites, perfect for all seasons, over at BrownSugarToast today.   Check it out here. I love Christa’s blog!  And her friendship and encouragement in blogging is  blessing. Check out […]

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Thanksgiving banner for the fireplace (made for FREE!)

November 17, 2011

  I don’t know about you, but I decorate for fall very early – usually the first part of September .  So when November rolls around and Thanksgiving is just about here, I find myself wanting to add in a little “Thanksgiving décor.” I had a fun crafting night with a friend this week.  She […]

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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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