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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

Weekend at the Boat – Welcome Aboard!

05/19/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Weekend at the Boat | FrugElegance | www.FrugElegance.com

Summer BBQ season is here! We love to put our entire meal on the grill. I buy these foil wrappers at The Dollar Tree. They are pre-cut perfectly to wrap corn & so many other foods (like sandwiches). Before I wrap my corn in a foil sheet, I add a pat of butter & sprinkle a […]

DIY Rose Petal Initial Sign -easy & so inexpensive to make!

05/16/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

This Gorgeous Rose Petal Initial can be created for under $4! Supplies needed: (I got these from The Dollar Tree): Fabric Rose Petals & Foam Board. Also needed: glue gun & glue sticks, exacto or box cutter knife. Using an exacto cutting knife, I cut a large piece of foam core board into the Initial […]

Reduced Guilt Smores – Sweet Tooth Satisfying!

05/15/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Always trying to make better choices, I learned this trick years ago from a weight watcher leader. These are sweet & so satisfying! Ingredients: Nutella (I bought the store brand by Safeway because it was lower fat & lower carb) Reduced Fat Honey Graham Crackers Mini Marshmallows Directions are so easy & you can add more […]

Surprise Engagement Celebration!

05/14/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

What a weekend! With only a few days notice~ we were going to be having a surprise engagement on the weekend. I needed to set up the house quickly while they were out on the walk for the proposal because our future son in laws family had driven over and were waiting close by at […]

Fast, Easy and Healthy Frittata Bake

05/10/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Fast, Easy and Healthy Frittata Bake by FrugElegance.com

Not enough time? You can still create an amazing Fast and Healthy Frittata Style Bake. Ingredients: Eggs (I use mostly egg whites & only a few yolks) Skim Milk Red Peppers, Asparagus, White Onion, Mushrooms Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese Salt & Pepper Mix eggs & milk together & pour into casserole baking dish that has […]

College Graduation

05/07/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

We had our second set of twin daughters graduate from college~all four of them attended the same school! The roommates had all decorated their grad caps & had them ready to wear~in hopes we could spot them from anywhere! We had a wonderful ceremony & party down at school for all their college friends~then a […]

Easy Desk Pad Photo Collage

05/06/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any occasion! Great for the office or a desk at home. Supplies needed: Clear Desk Pad (found at any office supply stores) Double Sided Tape LOTS OF PICTURES! The Clear Desk Pads do come in several different styles. I used one that is a sleeve style so the […]

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Taco Salad Bar

05/05/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

A Taco Salad Bar is a a healthy fun meal for your Cinco de Mayo celebration~I cooked some ground turkey with taco seasoning. On the platter I cut up some our favorite toppings to choose from: tomatoes, green onion, beans, olives and fresh avocado sliced. Among the choices for toppings: grated light mexican cheese blend, […]

Newbies go to Snap Conference 2014!

05/05/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Snap Conf 2014 was our first blog conference! Being the “NEWBIES” at blogging, we weren’t sure if we would fit in with the crowd but there is nothing like bloggers- they know how to connect! I wish I took more pictures but… These pictures tell the story: SNAP PARTIES! Thurs night was a pajama party […]

Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork

05/01/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Easy crockpot pulled pork, follow pkg.  Shred meat.  I love my texas slaw, pkg tricolor slaw, can of mexicorn, cup of shredded cheddar, chopped jalapeno, 1/2 chopped red onion. Toss with dressing~ 1/2 cup ranch with 1tsp cumin & 1tbsp fresh lime juice. I used Opa yogurt ranch to keep lighter. *I am eating low […]

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