Life full and frugal is a lifestyle blog written by three sisters. Although it was birthed out of a place of necessity, it’s now something that brings us so much joy. And we want to share our full and frugal lifestyle with you. This life is not about living cheaply, but planning, saving and searching for quality; even making your own. We share how to live abundantly with less.
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Our Greenhouse Made from Recycled Materials
Hi friends! Who out there is preparing for their summer gardens? We are so excited for this growing season! In this...
Before Kitchen Reno Tour
Hey friends! Today I thought I would take y’all on a before kitchen reno tour! After nearly ten years of planni...
How to Start Seeds
In this post we will be sharing with you how to start seeds. It is a wonderful time of year to get your hands dirty a...
How to Make an Easter Egg Piñata
In this post I will be sharing with you how to make an Easter egg piñata. This is a really tactile, fun, and messy...
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
There is only one thing for a Louisiana girl to do when faced with record breaking low temperatures, sleet, snow and ...
Chicken With Creamy Poblano Sauce
I am sharing a recipe for Chicken with creamy poblano sauce. I like to serve it with copycat Chipotle rice and easy b...
10 Tips For Frugal Christmas Decor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so here are my top 10 tips for frugal Christmas decor, that will crea...
Fall Tablescape on a Budget
Thanksgiving is almost here and today we want to share with you how to create a fall tablescape on a budget. Taking...
Simple Whole Roasted Chicken
In this post we will be sharing our favorite recipe for making a simple whole roasted chicken at home. Each time we...
My Backyard Chicken Beginner Story
Hey friends! Today’s post is all about my backyard chicken beginner story! There are so many people taking the dive...
Quarantine Heart Check
The sisters of Life Full and Frugal would like to acknowledge that the last...
A Grace-Filled Path to Self Improvement
In one way or another, I believe we should all be on a journey towards healing; body, soul, and spirit. Grueling...
Food
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
There is only one thing for a Louisiana girl to do when faced with record breaking low temperatures, sleet, snow and ...
Chicken With Creamy Poblano Sauce
I am sharing a recipe for Chicken with creamy poblano sauce. I like to serve it with copycat Chipotle rice and easy b...
Fall Tablescape on a Budget
Thanksgiving is almost here and today we want to share with you how to create a fall tablescape on a budget. Taking...
Simple Whole Roasted Chicken
In this post we will be sharing our favorite recipe for making a simple whole roasted chicken at home. Each time we...
How to Make Water Kefir Soda
On the journey towards healing my body I have embraced many things. I have learned to make sourdough bread, kombucha...
Summertime Salad Dressings From Scratch
One of our favorite things to eat during the hot summer months is salad. In this post we share two of our favorite su...
The BEST Blueberry Muffins
Ok, y’all, the blueberry obsession continues! I think it’s safe to say that blue is my favorite berry, be...
Homemade Blueberry Pie
I think that homemade blueberry pie is my favorite fruit pie. While staying with my sister Shanna, we decided to take...
Christmas Cookie Inspiration
Here are three of our favorite cookie recipes for the Christmas season. These yummy treats are always included in our...
How to Brine a Turkey
Hey y’all! I thought I would share the recipe for the turkey brine we did at Thanksgiving in case y’all n...
Christmas Cocoa
This time of year is a time of celebration, and one of the ways we can celebrate is by making a special effort to mak...
Fresh Apple Dumplings
This time of year my grandma and her sisters used to spend a weekend making apple dumplings together. She had a yello...
Life
How to Make an Easter Egg Piñata
In this post I will be sharing with you how to make an Easter egg piñata. This is a really tactile, fun, and messy...
Quarantine Heart Check
The sisters of Life Full and Frugal would like to acknowledge that the last...
A Grace-Filled Path to Self Improvement
In one way or another, I believe we should all be on a journey towards healing; body, soul, and spirit. Grueling...
How To Get What You Want or Need for Free
Throughout my life, I have been blessed with a lot of free things. Here are some tips to help you find the things tha...
Life Full and Frugal’s Top 10 for 2018
Hey guys! Today we are sharing the posts that made Life Full and Frugal’s Top 10 for 2018. We hope you all had ...
Fun and Frugal Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Can you believe that Christmas is almost upon us? With the hustle and bustle of the season, making time and having th...
12 Reasons We LOVED Mérida!
The sisters of Life Full and Frugal have compiled a list of 12 reasons we loved Mérida, a city also known as La Ciud...
The Frugal Bouquet
I can think of very few decorative items for the house that give me more pleasure than seeing fresh flowers set out o...
Making Homemade Stock
Homemade stock and bone broths bring so much depth to a meal. They make food tastier and richer. Look no further for ...
Gifts to Pamper in Luxurious Frugality
Today I am sharing ideas for gifts to pamper in luxurious frugality. So there is a trend in Europe to embrace all thi...
Transplanting Irises: A Metaphor for Life
I want to tell you how my experience of transplanting irises became a metaphor for life. I have truly enjoyed trying ...
Home Decor
Before Kitchen Reno Tour
Hey friends! Today I thought I would take y’all on a before kitchen reno tour! After nearly ten years of planni...
10 Tips For Frugal Christmas Decor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so here are my top 10 tips for frugal Christmas decor, that will crea...
Fall Tablescape on a Budget
Thanksgiving is almost here and today we want to share with you how to create a fall tablescape on a budget. Taking...
Summer Living Room Makeover
In my last post, I shared how I transformed a 1980’s china cabinet. Today, I am really happy to share how it fi...
1980’s China Cabinet Makeover
I’m super excited to share my latest DIY project with y’all! I took on a 1980’s china cabinet makeo...
How to Create Hanging Baskets from House Plant Cuttings
Who doesn’t like house plants? They clean the air in your house. House plants have been known to help prevent a...
A Sweet Easter Table Setting
Resurrection Sunday is only a short three weeks away! I wanted to share some ideas how to create a sweet Easter table...
Vintage Freezer Baskets Re-purposed for Storage
Here is how I re-purposed some vintage freezer baskets for storage in my homeschool classroom. They make a great new ...
How To Get What You Want or Need for Free
Throughout my life, I have been blessed with a lot of free things. Here are some tips to help you find the things tha...
Louisiana Christmas Table Setting
Hey guys! I’m so excited to share my Christmas table setting with y’all! But first, I thought I would let...
Christmas Hoop Wreath
Hey guys! I’m doing a little bit of crafting therapy today. I’m making a Christmas hoop wreath to hang in...
How to Afford Good Pans in the Kitchen
In living the frugal lifestyle, you must never believe that well made things are out of your budget. Every woman who ...