Have you discovered Pinterest yet? I have, and I have fallen in love! Pinterest is full of great fashion tips, decor ideas, craft and DIY projects and so much more. But what you may not realize is that Pinterest is also full of great ideas for the frugalista too. From DIY to recipes to natural solutions, there are dozens of great ideas posted every day. This is my weekly Pinterest roundup of my favorite frugal ideas from the past week.
Homemade sidewalk paint–Holy cow, this stuff is expensive at the store, but oh-so-popular with the kiddos! Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm. Even better? There’s only three ingredients–Water, Corn Starch and Food Coloring–all of which you probably have in your pantry right now.
Homemade Swiffer Duster Refill–Swiffer dusters work wonderfully, but can be really expensive. This tutorial from Seams Happy walks you through a simple sewing pattern to make your own reusable Swiffer duster refills. The fleece ones hold dust really well, which is great for anyone with a dust allergy. Simply throw the duster into the wash and it is ready to use again!
Homemade shoe shine: Don’t buy polish any more! According to Real Simple magazine, all you need is a dab of vegetable oil on a soft cloth to have shiny, well-buffed shoes.
Reuse Creamer Bottles for Storage: Got a great deal on Coffee Mate? Don’t throw away that bottle when it is done! Wash it out and dry it, remove the label and use it for good dry storage. Great for raisins, snack mixes, sugar and more. It has a good seal and can be used for so many things!
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What great ideas have you found on Pinterest this week?
