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  • Summer Pasta with a No Cook Sauce

    Now that it’s warming up and our fresh veggies and herbs are planted, it reminds us that’s it’s just about the time we like to take out one of our favorite go-to summertime recipes. We hope you like it as much as we do. It’s a super easy to make pasta dish that’s light and… [Continue Reading]

    Summer Pasta with a No Cook Sauce
  • DIY Succulent Pumpkins

    This is so exciting!! It’s FrugElegance-Style Fall decor that we are totally in love with. DIY Succulent pumpkins are so popular and we just couldn’t wait to try for ourselves. They are easy to make, with a little bit of mess but well worth it. The supplies are reasonable and the finish product comes out… [Continue Reading]

    DIY Succulent Pumpkins
  • Skinny Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches

    OMGoodness, these skinny frozen yogurt sandwiches are so easy to make and even better, they are super sweet and satisfying! The original recipe is from weight watchers but we tweaked it a bit and made it into our own. Haven’t had the need to buy bought store-bought ice cream in the 6 months. You might… [Continue Reading]

    Skinny Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches
  • Easy Homemade Bagels

    While we are doing our part and spending more time at home, we are cooking more. The stores can’t seem to restock bread fast enough, so this easy-to-make dough comes in real handy. How easy? The dough recipe only needs 2 ingredients. It’s perfect for making rolls, pizza crust, breadsticks and like the instructions in… [Continue Reading]

    Easy Homemade Bagels
  • DIY Brick Fireplace Update

    Home Improvement projects really can be as easy as simply painting on a new and updated look. Like our Easy Brick Fireplace Update. The project does require a little more labor than actual handywoman (or handyman) skills. But it’s easy enough that you can do it with a friend or with the family. And if… [Continue Reading]

    DIY Brick Fireplace Update
  • Prize Filled Plastic Wrap Ball Game

    If you are Looking for a super fun game, the whole family can play together, we have a winner for you! Have you heard of the “Plastic Wrap Ball Game” (aka Saran Wrap Ball Game)? We came across some funny viral videos online and knew we had to give it a try.  It was an… [Continue Reading]

    Prize Filled Plastic Wrap Ball Game

Gold Glitter JOY Holiday Sign

12/19/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Gold Glitter Joy Holiday Sign | FrugElegance | www.frugelegance.com

Gold Glitter JOY Holiday Sign Easy to Make & Looks Beautiful.. Supplies needed: Cardboard Letters from local art supply store Fine Gold Glitter Gold Paint Mod Podge Glue 1 Decorative Metal Plaque (this one being used is from Kirklands) Using a glue gun, attach the letters to the metal art piece. Paint a quick light layer […]

Christmas Home Office

12/17/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

A Christmas Home Office | FrugElegance | www.frugelegance.com

I love the cozy warm feel of working at my home office this time of year, Christmas songs playing in the background & the snow globe collection displayed to gaze at. Did you see the chalkboard globe in the Pottery Barn holiday catalog? It’s an easy DIY, all you need is a globe & chalkboard […]

A Christmas Home Tour FrugElegant Style

12/14/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com 2 Comments

A Christmas Home Tour | FrugElegance | www.frugelegance.com

A Welcome! Come in & take a tour of our Christmas Home Tour… Entryway~ Living Room~ Dining Room~ Kitchen~ Family Room~ We hope you liked our Christmas Home Tour FrugElegant Style! Want to see some more?! There are so many more pictures to share, come see our Pinterest FrugElegance Christmas Board! Love the snowballs under the tree in […]

Holiday Home Tours – Winter Wonderland

12/13/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

It’s a fabulous time of the year- It’s a Winter Wonderland of Christmas Holiday Home Tours! Talented bloggers posting their home tours throughout the weekend- look at each one (listed below) & their amazing photos posting Friday thru Monday. So much awesomeness!! Our FrugElegance Christmas House Tour is Sunday! In the meantime, come check out […]

Best Faux (Fake) Snowballs

12/10/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com 6 Comments

DIY Faux Snowballs | FrugElegance | www.frugelegance.com

Best DIY Faux (Fake) Snowballs for your Winter & Holiday Decor.. Tis the season for some extra special holiday decorating. Let’s bring some beautiful winter wonderland magic indoors. Since we obviously can’t bring in the real stuff, we have a DIY festive (faux) snowballs project that the whole family can do together. You can find […]

A Christmas Kitchen

12/09/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

A Christmas Kitchen | FrugElegance | www.frugelegance.com

A Christmas Kitchen with a Gingerbread Christmas Tree! Our Kitchen is the heart of our home all year round and most especially during the holidays. With all the special holiday cooking and baking, everyone seems to drift towards the kitchen to taste, to chat & just be close by. We love to decorate our kitchen with a separate theme […]

Perfect Potato Latkes Recipe

12/04/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com 1 Comment

Perfect Potato Latkes Recipe | FrugElegance | www.frugelegance.com

Perfect Potato Latkes Recipe aka: Potato Pancakes are one of the best parts of Chanukah! If you haven’t tasted a potato latkes before, know that there are many different latke versions. This is the latke recipe I grew up with & the same one I make my for my family & friends. It’s easy to […]

Snowflake Holiday Decor

12/03/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Snowflakes are perfect for Winter & Holiday Decor! Please note that some materials used in this project was supplied to us- our opinions are always our own. We love fun & festive snowflake holiday decor. Thanks to our new Winter Snowflake Christmas Stencils from Royal Design Studio, we created a beautiful Holiday Family Room Mantel. First […]

Chanukah Home Tour

12/02/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com 5 Comments

Chanukah "Shalom" Wreath

Welcome! Come on in & see our Chanukah Home Tour… (note that there are a variety of ways to spell Chanukah or Hanukkah). The Dining Room is set… These silver napkin rings were a great find at a Pottery Barn Clearance sale after the holidays. For another great option, decorative & simple silver napkin rings work […]

Ugly Sweater Party- Easy DIY Vote Box

11/24/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

The great part about everything created here is- its easy! The Voting Box- A Green Tissue Box- added a red strip of material to bottom. Cut paper & fabric sweater shapes & embellished with ribbon & beads & then glued onto box. The Vote for Your Favorite Ugly Sweater Sign- printed on the home computer. […]

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Come see how we live an elegant lifestyle on a frugal budget- Combining the words to be FrugElegance! We don't have a big budget or lots of time to do complicated. From day to day living to holidays & special occasions we make it work - FrugElegant Style!

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