Homemade Hair FlowersDo you like all those pretty hair flowers at the mall? Me too! But I refuse to spend $5, $10, or even more on one. I decided these were way too easy peasy not to try. And they are. With a few supplies, and a few minutes, you will have your very own fashion statement.
Drying Flowers With Cat LitterAt this time of year, we have a lot of beautiful flowers blooming. A cheaper way of drying them is to use a cheap cat litter. Make sure you use the plain clay litter. Line a box with paper towels, put a layer of cat litter on the paper towels.
Reuse Discarded Silk FlowersWhen my kids were little, money was sparse, and we lived way out in the backwoods. There was little, if any, activities we could afford. We did discover one, however, that may sound a little morbid at first, but is actually wonderful.
Preserve Fresh Bouquets for PotpourriLast December our mother passed away and we received many beautiful fresh flower bouquets. After the service, my sister and I took all the flowers home, remarking how beautiful they were and what a shame they would die.