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DIY Patriotic Picnic Caddy for July 4th

June 24, 2015 By Tonya Staab

4th of July is just around the corner. Whether you plan on taking a picnic dinner to a park to watch the fireworks or are hanging out in your backyard, I’ve got the perfect way to help you transport some of your smaller items such as utensils, napkins and condiments. How many times have you […]

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Battery Recycling Container

May 27, 2015 By Tonya Staab

Did you know that batteries should be recycled and not thrown away in the trash? Here in California it is illegal to throw batteries away as they can contain toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel. Do you know what the law is in your state? If you have kids, who play video […]

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Kids Craft: Recycled Stick Raft

April 22, 2015 By Tonya Staab 2 Comments

It’s spring and time to get the kids outdoors. It’s time to shut down the video game consoles, turn off the television and hide the portable electronics. It’s time to dust off the picnic blankets, locate the bug catchers and clean off the outdoor play equipment. These stick rafts made from recycled materials are quick […]

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DIY Cardboard Box Lap Tray

April 8, 2015 By Tonya Staab 9 Comments

It’s Spring break here and the kids are into their second week off school. Seeing as I work from home I’ve put my daughter to work coming up with project ideas for me, and she’s more than happy to oblige. Learn more: 50 activities for kids when there is no school Being a blogger there’s […]

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DIY Party in a Tin

March 4, 2015 By Tonya Staab Leave a Comment

Gift cards are such an easy gift to give to friends on their birthday, but we often have trouble coming up with a creative way to give it to someone we love without just handing over an envelope with a gift card inside and appearing to have not put much thought into the gift. So […]

Filed Under: Centsible DIY Tagged With: DIY, gift card holder, gift ideas, recycled craft, tin craft

Pretty Paper Roll Pillow Boxes

June 11, 2014 By Tonya Staab 8 Comments

You may notice I’m a little obsessed with paper roll crafts. I’ve done a few here previously like these bunnies, leprechauns, and owls. A couple of years ago I made some really cute pillow box bats for Halloween on my own blog and noticed that a few people who had pinned them on Pinterest made comments […]

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Handmade Gift Bags

August 14, 2013 By Tonya Staab 6 Comments

I have noticed that our recycling bin has been filling very quickly lately. Some weeks when we take the bin out to the curb we still have a large pile by the back door that we couldn’t fit in. So I’m trying to be more conscious of how much we purchase, make more homemade, and […]

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Hi! I'm Kelly Whalen, writer, frugality expert, debt slayer, and money nerd. Welcome to the Centsible Life, my corner of the internet, where I help women live happier, healthier, and wealthier lives. My goal is to help you save time + money, so you can spend both how you want.

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