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I am Gem, I live in beautiful Virginia.  I have a wonderful husband and 5 grown children.  I have one grandson who is the light of my life.

I am very crafty and make all sorts of things.  I can usually look at something and make it.

I do not crochet or knit.

I really love Thrifty fun.  It has some great things to make and ideas as well.

 

If I ever run out of ideas I come hre and browse.

This is my favvorite hangout! LOL

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Make Your Own Shopping BagsI don't know about you but I hate having to unload 20 bags of groceries that only hold a few items each. seems like it takes forever to haul them all in. I love using my own handmade fabric grocery bags.

 

A mouse getting through a hole in a wall.

Peppermint Oil for Mice ControlThis is the time of year we get mice. We live back off the road and there are barns behind us so we get about 3 a year. My husband read in Mother Earth news, that you can make your mouse problem go away for good.

 

assorted buttons

Saving ButtonsOne of the things I remember from my childhood is my Mamaw's button box. She must have had a billion buttons in it. She kept a large tin box about 10 inches high full of buttons.

 

Have Emergency Food Box On HandEvery year we have no idea what the weather will bring in the winter months. I have a special box just for this occasion. I buy soups, canned meats with pastas and other non perishable items to go in it.

 

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My Frugal Life: Cooking From ScratchWhen our children were growing up we had very little extra money. We got clothes and shoes from the thrift shop and only bought groceries that were on sale. We had barely enough each month to pay our bills.

 

Use Rubber Glove Finger To Protect Bandages - before tape

Use Rubber Glove Finger To Protect BandagesI cut my finger at work the other day and when we finally got it bandaged I wanted it protected from germs. I am in Nursing so we come in contact with lots of germs every day and I wash my hands multiple times.

 

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Homemade Christmas Wreaths

Homemade Christmas WreathsWant to personalize your own wreath with items you have around the house? Here is a quick and easy way to bring it all together in a wreath and enjoy it all season long.

 

Birdseed Wreath with Red Bow

Homemade Birdseed WreathThis cute wreath will bring your feathered friends together for a good meal. Made from birdseed and a few household items, this hanging feeder can give you many pleasurable hours of bird watching.

 

Plastic Lid Photo Ornament

Recycled Plastic Lid Photo OrnamentPersonalized photo ornament for the perfect gift at Christmas time.

 

Christmas Coasters

Christmas CoastersIt never seems to fail that I end up having an extra guest or two (sometimes more) for Christmas dinner. This is when we open gifts also. I try to keep something on hand that I can give them as a gift without them thinking they were forgotten.

 

Step 7 Recycled Sweater Neck Pillow Craft

Recycled Sweater Neck PillowAn easy way to recycle a sweater that is no longer usable into a nice child's pillow. Protect your child's head as you drive while they are in their booster seat.

 

Nativity Christmas card - Finished card with words "Keep Christ in Christmas."

Nativity Christmas CardsFor most card makers the upcoming Christmas event will be celebrated with handmade joy. This darling, but to the point Christmas card is easily made from just a few supplies.

 

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