A colleague of mine said to me, “I couldn’t do that whole frugal thing. I’d feel like I was poor.” To me it has the opposite effect. It makes feel rich. Here’s why. Continue reading “How it feels to be frugal”
From useless to useful
The last few days in my home have been spent turning things destined for the rubbish into something useful. Here’s what I’ve been up to. Continue reading “From useless to useful”
How to remove stubborn labels from jars
I like to reuse old food jars but I like them to look pretty. Sometimes those pesky labels just want to ‘stick around’ so here’s how I get rid of them using peanut butter. Continue reading “How to remove stubborn labels from jars”
iPad stand from a DVD case
This is a quick and easy project which should take about 10 minutes. Continue reading “iPad stand from a DVD case”
A new space for old things
I wanted to renovate my space so that it would lovingly house my things. Things that I had collected over the years from secondhand shops, garage sales and markets. At the same time, I still needed the space to do its job – provide a functional kitchen, a designated dining area and a relaxing living room. Time for a renovation project.
