Save Money and Have Fun: DIY Halloween Decorations

Blog | by Ethan Freeman | October 12, 2012

These five do-it-yourself decoration ideas will help you put your family and home in the Halloween spirit—without spending a ton of money.

What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 2 of 2)

Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 6, 2012

Self-reliance and the “can-do” spirit aren't gone. They're just dormant, drowned out by a fast-paced lifestyle and cheap consumer goods.

What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 1 of 2)

Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | June 13, 2012

Fixing things ourselves can help relieve the money stress that many of us feel—but only if we're able to actually do the work.

Six Ways to Make Sure Your Wedding Has a Positive Impact

Blog | by Caitlin Frauton | March 16, 2016

Looking for some ways to have an eco-friendly wedding? Caitlin Frauton from DIY Wedding Mentor shares six tips to help you throw a meaningful celebration that positively impacts the environment and your community.

The Changing Nature of Wedding Gifts

Blog | by Caitlin Frauton | March 17, 2015

Caitlin Frauton is the owner of DIY Wedding Mentor, which provides affordable wedding-planning services for couples who are planning their own weddings. Caitlin started DIY Wedding Mentor after she and her husband planned their own DIY wedding and realized that couples needed more help when it came to DIY weddings. In this post,

Caitlin describes the changing nature of wedding gifts as many couples are reaching out to their loved ones to ask for direct support with the wedding instead of expecting traditional wedding gifts as they focus on long-term financial goals instead of adding more "stuff" to their lives.

The One Question to Ask Yourself When Wedding Planning

Blog | by Caitlin Frauton | February 10, 2017

DIY Wedding Mentor's Caitlin Frauton has discovered the most important question you can ask yourself when you're at a crossroads in your wedding planning.

Autumn leaf craft projects

Blog | by Kim | October 9, 2009

Saying Goodbye to Back-to-School Shopping

Blog | by Anne | August 5, 2008

The Mesh Directory: Explore Clever Ways to Benefit from "Stuff" Without Having to Own It

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 29, 2012

A new online directory helps you find enterprising businesses and projects around the world that are fostering "a community and economy where access trumps ownership."