Using domestic arts to live a simple, frugal life

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Sensible Review: Just Eyewear

February 25, 2010

A little while ago I was contacted by Just Eyewear, asking if I’d be interested in reviewing their product. I clicked over to their site and my jaw nearly hit the floor. I browsed page after page of prescription eyeglasses, almost entirely priced under $50 – including the lenses. It had never even occurred to [...]

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Homemade Isn’t Always For Me

February 19, 2010

I like to make things. I get a great sense of accomplishment when I can make something as good as or better than purchasing store bought or pre-made. It throws me right onto cloud 9 when I can make something better that’s ALSO less expensive. I’ve posted about a lot of things that fit into [...]

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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

February 17, 2010

A while ago I tried out making my own laundry detergent. I got the recipe from Matt Jabs over at Debt Free Adventure. I’m still using the laundry detergent and have even converted a few friends and family! Matt also has a recipe for dishwasher detergent that caught my interest when I was trying the [...]

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Drawing The Line With Cell Phone Plans

February 15, 2010

My husband and I have cell phones. We have a family plan with one of the major carriers. We’ve been with them for a while now and don’t really have any complaints. Our 2-year contract is about to end in March but we’ve been receiving phone calls since the beginning of December asking us to [...]

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There’s No Glamour In This

February 12, 2010

My life is …
Steady.
Constant.
A little at a time.
Sensible (somewhat).
Consciencious.
Planned (somewhat).
Conservative.
Modest.
We’ve chosen this lifestyle and I can tell you – it is not glamourous. We weigh our decisions and plan most purchases. We don’t go to many exciting places and I have not personally stepped foot on an airplane in 10 years. Sometimes, I get [...]