I do alot of preserving:jam's, jellies, pie fillings,pickles, chow......
I really enjoy that stuff. I also like, I'm not sure how to explain it, making stuff from nothing ?? Recycling stuff? Best exampl I can give right now is one of dh's projects. dd broke my fav. lamp so with some adjustments dh made it into a beautiful vase for me.
I too enjoy being frugal in order to stay home with dd kinda have to be. I find it to be challange on what I can get for a half decent price but still get quality stuff