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Prudent & Practical

http://www.prudentandpractical.com

Your one-stop shop for all things DIY. Join us in our journey of going green to save green. A place where we talk about a wide range of topics which include updating our 1960's styled home, DIY advice, gardening, crafting, recipes, saving, and learning to become more self-sufficient.

Added on: May 26th, 2009
Country: United States
Language: English

Author: K
Listed in: Home Improvement Personal
Tags: home improvement DIY do it yourself green saving money

Recent Posts

Dresser Drawer to Designer Dog Bed

Posted on Monday November 30th, 2009 at 22:59 in crafts, DIY, saving money, Projects

Reggie is the heaviest of our five animals. He’s only 26 pounds, but that hasn’t stopped our couch cushions from getting squished. He likes to lay on the back rest. He loves cushions, blankets, pillows, cheapo dog beds - anything th...
World’s Easiest Guacamole Recipe

Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 18:00 in food, gardening

A couple years ago I had a really bad experience making homemade salsa. To make a long story short, it was late, I burned my eyes, burned my hands, ruined 2 pairs of contacts, and had to wear glasses (which I don’t like) for a month.. I l...
Happy Thanksgiving 2009

Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 16:25 in holidays, food, meal

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Things I’m thankful for: God - for all that He has given me. My husband - who supports me and my adventures. A roof over my head and a husband who has a stable job. My family for being there for me. My dad espec...
Dingy Desk to Dora the Explorer Escritoire

Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 22:59 in Free, crafts, DIY, Projects, Bargains

One of the trending topics in the blogosphere is that of handmade items for Christmas. I never really thought anything of it - I like making stuff and I usually give one big project to a family member. This year, instead of one big item to one pe...
Ms. Jill’s Olive Chip Dip

Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 22:58 in food

Jill moved in two houses away from my parents when I was in fifth grade. She has a daughter who I used to babysit and tutor and our families spent a lot of time together doing fun things. Jill is creative, a go-getter, and an awesome chef! If I...
Movie Room and Table Painted

Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 22:59 in DIY, home improvement, Projects, basement

The last week has been full of projects (and shopping)! We’ve accomplished three projects and have more to come this week. 1 - After a few late nights and a lot of touch ups, we have the basement painted! We have ivory on the top and red on...