Frugal Crafts

Homemade Gifts for Kids: 16 Low-Cost Project Ideas

Homemade gifts for kids are fun to make and fun to give. Try one of these project ideas for a simple and affordable gift.

Hostess Gifts: Great Low-Cost Gift Ideas

Hostess gifts are always a nice gesture, but get invited to several parties and the extra expense can really add up. Try one of our low cost gift ideas, and keep your budget under control.

Inexpensive Teacher’s Gifts

Looking for teacher’s gift ideas that won’t break the bank? Try one of these:

Frugal Sewing

Sewing is an activity that seems frugal enough, but as many hobbyists know, it can quickly turn into a very expensive past time. To understand why, just think of all the women you know who are addicted to sewing shops—the women who simply can’t pass up a sale on fabric or other sewing notions.

Recycle CDs

Overwhelmed by a pile of useless CDs? Put them to use in one or more of these fun projects.

Free Scrapbooking Supplies

Do you love to scrapbook, but hate the expense? Check out these freebies, and you’ll be on your way to a more affordable hobby:

Free Kids’ Craft Supplies

Looking for ideas to keep your kids busy? Keep these free craft supplies on hand, and they’ll stay entertained for hours.

Thrifty Housewarming Gifts

When a new family moves to your neighborhood, it's only natural that you'd want to do something special to welcome them. Fortunately that something special doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Read on for several thrifty housewarming gifts that are as thoughtful as they are affordable.

 Thrifty Gift Wrap Alternatives

Here’s an all too common scenario: You’ve just picked up your kid from soccer practice, and find yourself running to the store to buy a birthday present for a party that takes place in an hour. If this sounds familiar, then you are probably spending too much on gift wrap.

Take the “Junk” Out of Junk Mail

Open up your mailbox on any given day and you are bound to find yourself overwhelmed by junk mail—flyers, advertisements, credit card offers, catalogs—the list keeps going and going. It’s a hassle we could all live without, and yet it’s one hassle we aren’t likely to see the end of. As long as there’s a company trying to peddle its wares, junk mail will continue to clutter up our mailboxes and our lives.