by Anne Murphy | Jun 24, 2018 | Craft, DIY, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Sewing, Shopping, Tips/Hints
I laugh at the fact that the supermarkets here in Australia are going ‘plastic free’. I can remember as a child Mum always brought the groceries home in paper bags. That paper was invaluable for so many things around the home. I don’t remember anyone...
by Anne Murphy | Jul 2, 2017 | Craft, DIY, Frugal Living, Makeover, Making-Do, Tips/Hints
Today, I am tackling my kid’s wardrobes and culling their clothes right back to basics. I’ve been so very, very lucky to have received a lot of hand-me-downs for both of them over the years and I quite happily accept them. Probably when they were little...
by Anne Murphy | Oct 26, 2016 | Christmas, Craft, DIY, Sewing
I’ve never been one much for creative sewing rather one that sews for purpose like decorating, mending or clothes. When a dear friend asked me if I’d like to join in on a Christmas Kitchen Swap I said “I’m in!” I have been involved in a...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 27, 2016 | Craft, DIY, Making-Do, Sewing
Living this frugal life, I look at everything that comes into the house a little differently. If it’s general waste, I wonder how I can recycle it or if it could be used for something else. If it’s a piece of vintage linen, I ask myself “do I need it...
by Anne Murphy | Jul 6, 2016 | Craft, DIY, Making-Do, Tips/Hints
Save your money and reuse what you already have. Don’t waste it on new plastics from the store. These containers are perfectly okay to reuse many ways around the home. Here are 16 ways to reuse ice cream containers and how you can decorate them. Save Money and...