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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

Simple Tips for Planting in a Larger Size Pot

05/18/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com 4 Comments

Simple Tips for Planting in a Larger Size Pot by FrugElegance.com

Plant like a pro! No green thumbs needed to do these simple tips for planting in a large size pot or any size and create a planter perfect for your front door, porch, patio, yard or anywhere. Items needed- A large size pot (new or old) Bag of planting soil A few of your favorite […]

Easy Smores Party

05/09/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com 2 Comments

Easy Indoor Smores by FrugElegance.com

You dont need a big backyard or a fancy fire pit to have an Easy Smores Party! As a matter of fact, you don’t even need to be outdoors. You can have an indoor Smores Party. Items Needed: Marshmallows Graham Crackers Chocolate Bars Smores long wood sticks or our favorite, Smores Retractable Sticks Ethanol Gel Sterno Cans […]

Chicken Burrito Bake

05/01/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Chicken Burrito Bake by FrugElegance.com

Family dinner or entertaining, this Chicken Burrito Bake is a real winner! First we made the crockpot chicken mixture by putting 8 boneless & skinless chicken thighs & salsa in a crockpot to cook on high for 4 hours. After chicken is cooked, remove from crockpot & shred the meat using a fork. Next, to […]

Clearance Sale Home Decor Tray Update

04/25/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Clearance Sale Home Decor Tray Update by FrugElegance.com

It’s time for a FrugElegance Style clearance sale home decor tray update! Did you ever see a great decor piece on a clearance sale but had to walk away from it because it had an initial or a design that ruined it for you? We couldnt walk away from these galvanized metal trays at Kirkland’s. The […]

Old Table Turned Into New Ottoman

04/17/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com 27 Comments

Old Table Turned Into New Ottoman by FrugElegance.com

Found this table on a Facebook “for sale group” for only $20. Looking like junk, we knew it was a solid piece (good bones we like to say). Tried painting it but wasn’t happy & put it aside for quite some time until we had a FrugElegant idea… A one stop shopping trip to our […]

Oven Baked Peach French Toast

03/30/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Oven Baked Peach French Toast at FrugElegance.com

Oven baked peach french toast is a Springtime tradition & family favorite. Perfect for Easter Brunch! For convenience we are listing the directions with each picture as well as at the end of the post. Specific brands being used are what we like & are not being promoted by the companies. We highly recommend using […]

Add a Touch of Easter Decor For Less

03/15/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Add a Touch of Easter Decor For Less by FrugElegance.com

Simple & elegant, sometimes it’s good to use what you already own and add a few inexpensive details. Like wearing a favorite outfit but changing up the accessories. We created these Moss Covered Pots last year for our Spring Decor. And reused them for party & holiday decor throughout the year. They have held up well […]

Easy To Make Baptism Banner

03/02/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Easy To Make Baptism Banner by FrugElegance.com

Each banner is super easy to make. Supplies for Beaded Banner: Hemp Cord, Yarn, Round Wood Beads, Small Beads Supplies for Baptism Banner: Hemp Cord, Hole Punch, Printables with Personalized Lettering (The Printable was a download purchased on Etsy & then personalized with Letters & Quotes on home computer). Simple instructions for creating the beaded banner: […]

A Beautiful Baptism Celebration with Decor on a Budget

02/23/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Baptism On a Budget | FrugElegance.com

  What a special time! A beautiful Baptism celebration with decor on a budget – FrugElegance Style. Thank you to Oriental Trading for supplying some of the products for review. Our opinions are always 100% our own. The beautiful Baptism banner was made the lovely mama of the baby (aka Carol’s daughter) and we will be sharing the pics […]

Upgrade to a Locking Mailbox

02/16/2017 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Upgrade to a Locking Mailbox | www.FrugElegance.com

Updating to a Locking Mailbox can be a matter of home safety & security as well as a basic needed home improvement. In our area as well as many all over, mail theft is on the rise. Doesn’t matter if you live in a rural area, gated community or busy intersection. Mail theft is big […]

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