Using Nature’s Gift Wrap: The Eggshell

An elegant and unforgettable way to wrap a present

Mimic one of natures miracles by giving jewelry, money, a small gift or an engagement ring inside a pretty eggshell that must be cracked open by the recipient. The broken eggshell may be kept as a memento of the occasion.
You will need:
1 egg per gift
Clear nail polish [...]

Beautiful Homemade Christmas Ornaments from Eggshells

Easy, inexpensive, elegant, and durable
This year, I made my Christmas ornaments out of eggshells because there is something whimsical and magical in the shape of a natural egg. They can look just like regular glass ornaments or Fabergé style eggs. An eggshell is stronger than you would imagine and even stronger after being coated with [...]

Frugal Home Dec Tip: Electrical Outlet or Light Switch Frame

Here is simple home decoration project to spruce up your walls or sides of cabinets that have an electrical outlet or light switch plate. This electrical outlet pictured to the right is in a conspicuous place in our house and I found the yellowish white plastic color rather offensive, so I came up with the [...]

Frugal, Unique and Meaningful Valentine’s Day Gift & Date Ideas, Plus Budget Tips

Undoubtedly, the only thing worse than having a “cheap date” is being called one. But in the current economic atmosphere when one should be more concerned with prudence in spending habits, a frugal date, in my mind, is something to be lauded rather than repudiated.
After all, dating is all about finding the person you will [...]

Uses for Expired Cosmetics, Lotions and Other Beauty and Personal Products

It is generally understood that cosmetics should not be used longer than 6 months because they get contaminated with bacteria and other substances. Instead of throwing away your cosmetics upon reaching a certain date, try some of the following.
Uses for Expired Cosmetics, Lotions and Other Beauty and Personal Products



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