Things to Do with Terra-Cotta Pots

Do you have some terra-cotta pots around? There are a lot of things you can do with them. Don’t throw them out. Try one of these reuse ideas and keep up with your frugal lifestyle. Terra-cotta pots can be great for storage, especially because of their ability to absorb water. You can use a terra-cotta pot in the kitchen under the sink to store your sponge, scrub brush and other dish-cleaning devices. The pot will absorb any little bit of water that remains to keep everything dry and bacteria free. For Mother’s Day one year, my kids made a pen … Continue reading

Reusing What You Have – Flower Pots

A great, low-cost item that is completely reusable is a flowerpot. /It does not matter if it is made of Terra Cotta, ceramic, plastic or any other material. And it does not matter if you paint it, decoupage it, stamp it, use fabric or use scrapbooking items on it. The creative possibilities for decorating the flower pot itself are completely endless. However, what can you use these items for besides your plants and flowers? Office Organizer Smaller versions of the pots make great desktop organizers. They can hold pens, small clips, larger tools like staplers and scotch tape, and lots … Continue reading

A Touch of Celebrity In Your Kitchen

Have you ever dreamed of having Food Network star Emeril Lagasse make an appearance in your kitchen? What about “Southern Cooking Queen,” Paula Deen or celebrity chef Bobby Flay? Unless we were to win a Food Network contest I’m not sure how any of us would get any one of the aforementioned culinary wizards to step into our kitchens. However, all is not lost. There is a way you can get the essence of the cooks in your home. Kohl’s department stores just announced that it will be carrying Food Network-branded pots, pans and kitchen gadgets, in addition to the … Continue reading