Want to learn how to make your own sugar scrub, but you’re on a budget? Let me get you started with this super easy and cheap sugar scrub recipe! I found all the ingredients to make a cheap sugar scrub at the dollar store… of course! I used packets of spiced apple cider drink mix to make the ultimate yummy DIY sugar scrub inspired by my favorite season of the year.

But wait, how do YOU feel about FALL? What are your favorite fall traditions, and are they spiced cider flavored? Sure, everyone likes to drink warm, cozy drinks once the weather turns cool, but how many of us can say we SMELL like a yummy fall beverage? I’m raising my hand because I just made and tested out this delicious Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub and I have to say, I smell DELICIOUS.

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This sugar scrub smells like a sweet, spicy, and tart spiced apple cider, and my skin feels so smooth!

Instead of imagining the smell, why don’t you whip up a batch of homemade sugar scrub for yourself? It takes just about 10 minutes to put together, and I found almost all the ingredients for this recipe at the dollar store! Just head to the grocery store for coconut oil. Oh, and everything in this recipe is edible, so you can eat it if you want… just sayin’!

Dollar Store Cost Estimate:

• Cane sugar, $1 (Buy on Amazon: Organic Cane Sugar (3 lbs) by Anthony’s, Gluten-Free & Non-GMO)
• Spiced Apple Cider Mix, $1 (Buy on Amazon: Bulk: Alpine Spiced Cider Apple Flavor Drink Mix )
• Cinnamon, on hand (Buy on Amazon: Saigon Cinnamon)
• Coconut Oil, on hand or $1.33 for this recipe (Most popular on Amazon: Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil)
• Swing-top container, $1 (Buy on Amazon: 24-Count Swing Top Spice Jars Value Pack)

Total cost: $3 and up

Cheap sugar scrub recipe notes:

Oil: Depending on your source for coconut oil, this scrub recipe can cost a few bucks to make, including buying the packaging. If you buy a large jar of coconut oil (like this bulk coconut oil from Amazon), you will pay about $.33 an ounce, which means this cheap sugar scrub recipe uses $1.33 worth of coconut oil. If you want to save money and you don’t already have coconut oil in your kitchen, just substitute any oil you already have on hand — I recommend coconut oil because it is solid at room temperature but melts in your hand when you use it.

Packaging: Save money on packaging by skipping the glass jar and simply package it in a reusable container you already have (like a lidded plastic tub, for example). Either way, it’s a a frugal way to make a high-quality homemade bath scrub.

How to Make DIY Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub:

Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub Recipe:

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 packets of powdered spiced apple cider mix
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• Bowl and spoon
• Microwavable pourable measuring cup (Buy on Amazon: Pyrex 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup)
• A jar to package the scrub in

Why Use a Sugar Scrub?

You mean, besides wanting to smell like a delicious fall drink? Well, the sugar gently scrubs and polishes away dead and dry skin and reveals the healthy skin underneath. The soap gently cleanses your skin, and the coconut oil moisturizes and protects your skin.

Once you try it, you will be hooked!

1. Measure the Dry Ingredients:

To start out, measure 2 cups of sugar into your mixing bowl.

I used Pure Cane Sugar that I found at the dollar store, which is slightly coarser than regular white granulated sugar. You can use any sugar you want, including brown sugar, turbinado (raw) sugar, or extra fine granulated sugar. Each sugar has its own texture, but each will work well in this recipe.

Add 2 packets of spiced apple cider mix (or more, to your desired scent).

Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

Mix all dry ingredients together with a spoon until they are well-mixed.

2. Melt Oil & Mix:

Melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil in the microwave (about 1 minute, depending on your machine), then add the melted oil to the dry mixture.

Note: You can substitute any oil in this recipe, but I prefer coconut oil because it is solid at room temperature. When you use it in the shower, it simply melts onto your skin.

Mix dry ingredients and oil until they are completely incorporated.

3. Package the Scrub

Once the sugar scrub is completely mixed up, package it in your choice of container.

I chose a swing-top glass jar that I found at the dollar store, but you can use any container that works for you, from a plastic resealable container to a fancy decorative jar.

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Creating cheap sugar scrub recipes is my new obsession. Every time I use up a jar of my homemade scrub, I get to make a new batch, so I have experimented with many different scents and styles of scrub. Check these out, and make some of your own:

Himalayan Sea Salt & Honey Body Scrub Recipe

Black Soap, Shea & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe

Coconut & Mint Foot Scrub Recipe

5 Minute French Vanilla Cappuccino Sugar Scrub Recipe

DIY Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub Recipe

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Looking for a cheap and easy holiday craft? Here’s a tiny owl wreath that is simple enough for kids to make, and cute enough to tie onto a package or hang on your locker. I used all dollar store materials for this craft, including the cute owl stickers and the pretty ribbon. Find out how to make these in my column over at eBay: [how to make tiny owl wreaths]

Project Materials:

• Pipe cleaners, $1 or on hand
• Grosgrain ribbon, $1 or on hand
• Owl stickers, $1
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks, on hand
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $1 and up

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One of the most fun projects my family has worked on together this month has been this painted wooden leaf wreath. Each person in the family got to paint leaves, including the kiddos, and then I quickly put the wreath together. I LOVE how it turned out, and it was quite inexpensive to put together. I posted the tutorial over at Live.Craft.Love, so go get the instructions for the wreath: [fall diy wreath with painted wooden leaves]

Supplies Needed:

• Wire wreath form, $1
• 12 wooden leaf cut-outs, about $4
• Acrylic paint, on hand
• 2″ ribbon, $1
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks, on hand

Total: $6 and up

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We love using fake floral items from the dollar store, but sometimes they look so, well…. fake. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Michelle at The Painted Hinge took some dollar store leaves to the next level with a clever paint treatment that makes them look so much more real. Use these on their own as table scatter, or work them into your other fall decor projects! [how to make realistic painted dollar store leaves]

Project estimate:

• Fake leaves, $1
• White glue, on hand or $1
• Chalk paint, on hand or about $2 and up
• Antiquing wax, about $3 and up
• Wax paper, on hand

Total: about $4 and up

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School is starting back up, the air is getting cooler, and bits of color are starting to show in the trees.  That means it’s time to start your fall crafting!  We’ve long been fans of the humble popsicle stick as one of our favorite craft supplies.  Check out how Menucha at Moms and Crafters used popsicle sticks to create this 3D pumpkin decoration.  These would be cute as part of a centerpiece or mantel display, or you could make a bunch of them and string them together as a fun garland!  You can use colored popsicle sticks, like Menucha did, or use plain sticks and give them color with a little bit of paint.  [how to make a popsicle stick pumpkin]

Project estimate:

• Popsicle sticks, on hand or $1
• Water, on hand
• Drinking glass, on hand
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Buttons, on hand or $1 and up
• Twine and/or ribbon, on hand or $1
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  Free and up!

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Fix yourself a pumpkin spice latte, put on your coziest sweater, and try some of these fun pumpkin crafts. This list is a mix of pumpkin crafts for kids and for adults, so there’s something for everyone.

1. 3D Pumpkins – Domestically Blissful shares a free template for making these cute little paper pumpkins.

2. Sweater Sleeve Pumpkins – Need a no-sew pumpkin that you can make using all stash materials? The Country Chic Cottage has the pumpkin craft for you!

3. Wine Cork Pumpkin – Cheryl of That’s What Che Said shared how she turned 34 wine corks into a cute upcycled pumpkin decoration. Check out her guest tute over at A Little Tipsy.

4. Pumpkin Face Pillow – Eighteen25 drafted these very cute Halloween pillows. In addition to the pumpkin, there’s a ghost, a cat, and a Frankenstein monster!

5. Carved Pixie Dust Pumpkin – Of course, you can also get crafty with real, live pumpkins. Check out this awesome Tinkerbell pumpkin with shiny pixie dust at Instructables!

6. Pumpkin Stamp – Turn an old toilet paper roll into a pumpkin stamp. I love how Ashley at Make It Love It combines stamping with the natural texture of collected leaves.

7. Quilled Pumpkin – One Creative Mommy uses a simple paper rolling technique to make pretty textured pumpkin art.

8. Drippy Pumpkin – The look of melted crayons is so perfect for Halloween, and Budget Savvy Diva uses it beautifully in this no-carve pumpkin craft.

9. Gratitude Pumpkins – What a sweet Thanksgiving idea! Write things that you’re thankful for on strips of orange paper for these 3D table decorations by The Moffatt Girls.

10. POMkin – OK, so Domestic Fluff calls these pumpkin pom poms, but I couldn’t resist! What a cute pumpkin craft to bust your yarn stash this fall!

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Need some ideas for fall wreaths? We’ve got you covered! Many of these tutes use a Styrofoam wreath form, but you can get the same effect by cutting 3-4 doughnut shapes from corrugated scrap cardboard and gluing them together. Cheaper and plastic free!

1. Yarn Wreath – This project calls for Styrofoam balls, but you could also use crumpled balls of paper as the base to save a buck.

2. Candy Corn Wreath – Candy corn is my favorite Halloween candy, so you know that I’m digging this cute fall wreath!

3. Burlap Bubble Wreath – I love the organic look of this wreath. And you can make one in 15 minutes!

4. Wheat and Berries – The big, chevron bow makes this wreath so soft and welcoming!

5. Pumpkin Wreath – Little handmade stuffed pumpkins replace the traditional flowers or bow you find on most fall wreaths.

6. Sunshine Wreath – Gathered twigs and fabric rosettes make a beautiful starburst wreath for fall.

7. Mini Pumpkin Wreath – Real mini pumpkins are the stars of what’s basically a wreath-meets-fall-diorama.

8. Recycled Sweater Wreath – Cut up some old sweaters to make the rosettes on this pretty fall wreath.

9. Wooden Hexagon – You need some power tool skills to make this fall wreath, and I love the unconventional shape of it.

10. Rake Wreath – Did your rake head pop off while you were cleaning up leaves? Don’t toss it! Turn it into a very cute fall wreath instead.

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Fall leaf crafts aren’t just for kids! Sure, pressing leaves and using them for painting is fun, but why should kiddos get all of the leafy fall goodness? Your kids can certainly help with some of these projects, but I scoured Pinterest for leaf crafts that don’t look kid-made when they’re done.

1. Gold Brooches – Have you noticed that Zach Posen has been rocking the brooches on Runway this season? Make your own sassy brooch on the cheap.

2. Maple Leaf Coasters – Serve up frosty fall cocktails on simple, seasonal leaf coasters.

3. Leaf Garland – String up these pretty paper leaves over your mantle for some fall decor in a snap.

4. Leaf Bowl – Sure, kids can help with this fall leaf craft, but the finished product doesn’t look kid-made at all.

5. Autumn Leaf Bouquet – Collect fallen maple leaves and turn them into beautiful roses.

6. Leaf Place Cards – What a sweet touch for the Thanksgiving table! Paint pens plus fall leaves make simple little personalized place cards.

7. Hammered Leaf Prints – Turn fall leaves into gorgeous DIY wall art!

8. Pressed Leaf Garland – Collect and press your fall leaves, then use them to make pretty garland with old book pages. Rebecca at Simple as That does this with her kids, but the completed garland totally finished.

9. Leaf Relief – This is another kid project that has a grownup-made look. Cassie does this with her kid and her grownup art classes.

10. Leaf Stepping Stones – What a pretty addition to a fall garden! Pour your own custom cement stepping stones for much less than buying garden center stones.

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The official first day of fall is only a few days away! That means it’s time for tights, boots, and scarves! If you could use a new scarf or two in your fall wardrobe, try one of these upcycled scarf ideas to create one on the cheap.

1. Cozy T-Shirt Scarf – T-shirt scarves are usually not super cozy, but this two-ply version looks like it would keep you nice and warm on a fall evening.

2. Sweater Neckerchief – This Anthro-inspired lined sweater scarf is so sweet and simple!

3. Infinity Scarf – Turn a thrift store sweater into an infinity scarf in a flash.

4. Patchwork Sweater Scarf – Sweater crafts never use the whole sweater. Do you have a stash of sweater pieces that need some love? Turn them into a patchwork scarf.

5. Button Scarflette – I love the giganto button details on this sweater-turned-scarflette.

6. Hooded Scarf – If you can track down a hooded sweater at the thrift, it is super simple to turn it into a hooded scarf.

7. Lettuce Scarf – This upcycled scarf uses a simple sewing technique to create a natural ruffle.

8. Sweater Cowl – This is a lined cowl that calls for two sweaters in contrasting fabrics. I love the look of these!

9. Child’s Bow Scarf – Turn two old scarves into one insanely cute row of bows.

10. Skirt to Scarf – Turn a dowdy maxi skirt into a super cute, voluminous scarf in just a few steps.

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Now that summer is almost over, are you cleaning out your closet? Torn or ill-fitting sweaters may have no place in your wardrobe as-is, but there are lots of fun ways that you can craft with them. Think of those old sweaters as free yarn that you don’t even have to knit or crochet.

1. Mini Skirt – Turn an old sweater into a trendy mini skirt with or without using a serger.

2. Elbow Pad Sweater – Do the elbows on your sweater always wear out first? Patch them up to make your favorite cardigan or sweater last another season.

3. Infinity Scarf – Did your favorite sweater end up in the dryer? D’oh! Don’t think of it as shrunken. Think of it as felted, and use it to make a cute infinity scarf.

4. Sweater Pillows – What a cozy addition to your sofa! These are simple to make and to customize.

5. Smittens – Transform an old sweater into a pair of super cute mittens. Just trace, cut, and sew!

6. Sweater Beanie – Whip up a hat to match those smittens, why not?

7. Asymmetrical Wrap – How did this ill-fitting sweater vest even end up on a hanger? Cut it up and turn it into a cozy wrap.

8. Ruffled Hem Sweater – This is such a fun way to make a too-small sweater wearable and even cuter than when you started.

9. Cat Sweater – Does your favorite sweater have a wine or coffee stain on the front? Put a cat on it!

10. Lace Sleeve Sweater – This tutorial calls for a sweatshirt, but it would work just as well with a tight knit sweater.

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