Hey, y'all! We are having a yard sale Memorial weekend! We have a lil bit of everything for sale. If you're reading this and local to the Colorado Springs area, we'd be happy to sell you stuff if you want to get rid of it. We will of course pay you for what it was …
While I shopped around high fashion blogs for 'fit inspo earlier this morning, I opined to my husband that there is no way I can afford some things on those blogs. I said I could put together these outfits for $30 easily, and my brilliant husband challenged me to do just that. The idea consumed …
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A few years ago, I stumbled upon a three ingredient recipe for dry shampoo that I could make at home. I have very fine hair and not a lot of it, so when there's a teensy amount of grease, my head looks as if I haven't showered for quite some time. Then I found dry …
Continue reading From the Cheap Tricks Archive: DIY Dry Shampoo that Smells Like Mint Chocolate Chip
If you live in America, you've probably noticed that inflation currently reduces the reach of your paycheck. I feel scrambled trying to find the best deals, coupons, clearances, etc. I have a lot of privilege, so I know others are really hurting right now. Below I share my three top tips that I use to …
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This is one of my favorite times of the year because so many flowers are in full bloom in Colorado Springs. Each year I tell myself I'm going to cut some of the flowers and make a bouquet, but each year, I find myself not wanting to take away from our plants (except dandelion blossoms …
Continue reading Daily Delight: Fresh Flowers That Would’ve Been Trashed
Since I listened to the Ologies podcast foraging episode, I've searched for edible foliage in my neighborhood, in forests, and on mountains. I didn't realize that I only needed to look as far as my backyard/the greenbelt next to our house. The ancient Mayans and Incas ate them raw, straight from the ground, mostly as …
A few years ago, I stumbled upon a three ingredient recipe for dry shampoo that I could make at home. I have very fine hair and not a lot of it, so when there's a teensy amount of grease, my head looks as if I haven't showered for quite some time. Then I found dry …
Continue reading Cheap Tricks: DIY Dry Shampoo that Smells Like Mint Chocolate Chip
I am usually very frugal. I put a lot of energy towards finding the best bargain or deal because the thrill of the sale is real. This trick has been thrilling and unexpected. And free! A wild windstorm tore through Colorado Springs a few days ago. 90 - 100 mile an hour winds we reported …
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