Gardening is often promoted as an inexpensive activity, but in truth it’s not always easy to garden on the cheap. That said there are some areas where you can cut gardening costs big time.

Save your old seeds (check to see if they still work).
Compost for homemade soil – even if your yard is small you can compost. In fact, you can compost indoors if you want.
Don’t buy new – garden tools, gardening books, pots, and so on. Most gardening supplies can be easily found at thrift stores. You can also borrow from or share garden tools with friends. It’s also …read more

Okay, by being a “thrifty collector” I don’t mean turning into a hoarder!  I mean learning to be creative with where you find your craft supplies.

Saving money is always a good thing!
Second hand shops, recycle centers (my city has a reuse center) and thrift stores can be great sources for fabric, yarn and craft supplies.
It’s better for the environment to find stuff, rather than have to buy new.
Keep your eyes open in unlikely spots – you don’t necessarily have to spend $$$ in a craft store to get what you need.
It can spark a creative idea to work with new …read more

Where do you do your reading? Admit it, sometimes it’s in the john, if only because that’s the room with a lock on the door. Or perhaps the tub. When I’m having bowel issues a good book or magazine always helps me relax.
I’ve turned my entire bathroom into a library. The haphazard way of just putting books and magazines on the back of the toilet was driving me crazy. So, I added a magazine rack next to the toilet paper roll holder.
But, the part I love most about my library/restroom is the wallpaper. It’s the pages of a real vintage book. I …read more