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Cheap and Easy Recipes
Discover affordable, no-fuss recipes that your family will want to eat again and again.
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Meet the author
Hi, I'm Erin.
For years my husband and I lived in Tennessee. Now, we live in Normandy, France. Come tour my frugal home, and find tips to put to work in your frugal home.
Do-It-Yourself
Explore my library of DIYs, and find your next project.
Home Tour
Take a room-by-room tour of my house to see how we've decorated with second-hand finds and DIYs.
Free Printables
Use my collection of free printables to help you get organized, save money, create homemade gifts and more.
My Favorite Curb Finds
Curb shopping is one of my favorite hobbies, and I've found some pretty amazing things over the years. Here's a photo gallery of some of my best finds.
Gardening How-Tos
Learn how to grow your own food and flowers, and how to preserve your harvest for year-round enjoyment.