Head over to Passion For Savings to learn how to make your own sponge ball toss! I think this is SUCH a cool frugal tip for the summer season! You could buy your sponges at the dollar store. I love frugal tips that also provide hours of cheap entertainment.
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Here’s a cool idea! Head on over to The Thrifty Couple to learn how to grow your own pineapples from leftover pineapple tops. You can do this indoors or outdoors!
It does take a couple years for the plant to produce a pineapple, but it sounds like a fun experiment!
I’m anxious to try this one out. Have you ever tried this?
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Recently my friend, Amanda, taught me how to tie a scarf and wear it as a vest. A VEST, people! Is that not totally brilliant?!
Amanda has a super cute style blog too, so be sure to check it out for more frugal fashion inspiration!
To tie the scarf, hold it out long-ways, holding the top corners. Fold the scarf in half and tie the top two corners together. While still holding it long-ways (now folded, with the knot at the top), grab the scarf in the middle at the top (where the crease is), bring it toward the knot you’ve made and tie it in.
You now have two arm holes on either side of the knot! Slip it on like a vest, and voila! So cute!
This is such a fun way to wear your scarves in the summer! It’s like getting a wardrobe update for FREE!
Photo bombed by my dog, Max!
Batik Dot Scarf via Stitch Fix
Check out this super fun and frugal kid’s craft for spring time!
Head over to Free Homeschool Deals to learn how to make a paper bag kite!
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Reader Stephanie sent in the following frugal tip:
“We have hard water where we live so I use a vinegar and water mixture in a spray bottle after every shower, and also just whenever I think to use it. I spray down the entire shower and curtain with the spray and let it sit. It eats away the hard water and soap scum build up with out any scrubbing at all. With my busy schedule, the less time I have to spend cleaning, the better.”
I love it! Vinegar is about the cheapest cleaning product you can use, and you avoid all those harsh chemicals in regular cleaners. Plus, this saves time and sanity. 
Other uses for vinegar:
Thanks, Stephanie!
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Here’s an awesome natural cleaner recipe for you! Head over to The Nerdy Farm Wife to learn how to make homemade herbal scouring powder.
This scouring powder can be used for showers, sinks, tubs, and more!
I think these would make really nice gifts!
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Head over to Olga’s Flavor Factory for a great homemade English muffin recipe. She makes these stovetop on her griddle, and uses old pineapple cans for the muffin rings. Genius!
These look delicious! And the best part? They only take about an hour to make – prepping and rising time included!
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If you’re looking to go the DIY route on dying your Easter Eggs this year, here’s a great idea! Head over to Organic Deals to learn how to dye Easter eggs naturally!
This won’t be cheaper than buying the $2 egg dying kits, but it is definitely the frugal route to take if you want to use natural dyes. Natural dye kits cost $15 or much more. With this method, you probably already have many of the required ingredients on hand!
And you can eat your dyed eggs afterwards without any worry of ingesting harmful chemicals.
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Head over to Pennies & Pancakes, where you can learn how to make Homemade Crockpot Refried Beans.
This recipe looks delicious, and she even breaks down the cost comparison between these and canned refried beans. I’m really excited to try this one! Simple, frugal, and a healthier alternative. Love it.
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Visit The Prudent Homemaker to read a great article on how to eat beans every night. She includes tips on frugality and variety. She also gives you a sample two-week menu to show how easy it is to eat a different meal each night using beans and staple ingredients!
More tips on the “Rice and Beans” budget:
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Hi! I'm Stephanie! I'm a child of God, wife to Nathan, homeschool mom to two young children - ages 9 and 7, and founder of Couponing101.com. I have a passion for teaching others how to save money - no matter your income, diet, schedule, or experience! I like to make couponing simple AND fun, so you won't find your typical "school atmosphere" here! Couponing 101 is a practical education that you can apply to many areas of your life. Watch those $0.50 coupons turn into thousands in savings each year....READ MORE.