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26 Adorable DIY Garden Plant Markers

April 11, 2020April 25, 2013 by Kendra
DIY painted tile garden markers

I really wanted some cute markers to show what was growing where in my garden. The old tiles I found in our workshop were just what I needed for this do-it-yourself craft project!

Categories GARDEN Tags projects 28 Comments

Keep Foods Cool With A Zeer Pot

July 24, 2019October 7, 2010 by Kendra

Make a Zeer Pot and keep your foods cool and fresh longer without electric refrigeration! Here’s how…

Categories Extreme Frugality Tags projects 11 Comments

How To Make Bricks

October 23, 2017October 3, 2010 by Kendra

This is something that I would love to do one day! I could go crazy building stuff around here if I just had enough bricks! Fun for the kids to try as well.

Categories Extreme Frugality Tags projects 29 Comments

The New Chicken Coop & Covered Yard

October 23, 2017September 17, 2010 by Kendra

Made completely free from scrap materials we just had laying around!

Categories Animals, Chickens Tags projects 13 Comments

DIY Fence With Free Pallets

October 23, 2017August 26, 2010 by Kendra

Here’s how we built a good fence out of free materials.

Categories Extreme Frugality, THE HOMESTEAD LIFE Tags projects 15 Comments

Homemade Tomato Cage

October 23, 2017June 28, 2010 by Kendra

A little bit of twine and a few good sticks is all you need to make your own tomato cage!

Categories Extreme Frugality, GARDEN Tags projects, tomatoes 8 Comments

Homemade Cucumber Trellis

October 23, 2017May 26, 2010 by Kendra

I finally finished my homemade cucumber trellis! You won’t believe how little money I spent on this cool do-it-yourself project.

Categories Extreme Frugality, GARDEN Tags cucumbers, projects 11 Comments

DIY Dirt-Cheap Coat and Shoe Rack

January 6, 2021February 16, 2010 by Kendra

Here are just a few money saving Do-It-Yourself projects we’ve done this week.

Categories Extreme Frugality Tags projects 12 Comments

Cute Baby Food Jar Craft

July 24, 2019February 5, 2010 by Kendra

Here’s a fun baby shower party favor that I love to make! The great thing about these is that you can make them into just about anything with a little imagination!

Categories Country Kids, Extreme Frugality Tags projects 12 Comments

How To Make A Newspaper Basket

October 23, 2017November 25, 2009 by Kendra

Here’s a great way to save some money on making gift baskets for the holidays, or any other time for that matter!

Categories Extreme Frugality Tags projects 8 Comments

Make Your Own Reusable Sandwich/Snack Bags

October 23, 2017June 5, 2009 by Kendra

Here are some great tutorials on making your own washable, reusable snack bags!

Categories Extreme Frugality Tags projects 1 Comment

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kendra lynne
"Hi! I'm Kendra. I'm a wife, mother, and homesteader. I love everything that has to do with simple living. I'm a canning instructor, an avid gardener, and a constant learner of old-fashioned skills. Here is where I share it all. Welcome to the adventure!"
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