Need some awesome frugal tips for holiday home decor? Check out these tips from some well-known designers! Christine’s Tips: 1. Wreath picks are one of the easiest ways to add seasonal decor. They come in a variety of styles and are available at very low prices. Use them in fresh or faux wreaths (of course), […]
Famously Frugal for the Holidays
The holidays can mean overindulging, but you can enter the new year without a bloated credit card statement if you go on a “wallet diet.” Being frugal doesn’t mean deprivation. You can have plenty of fun and give generously. Here are ideas for free and low cost gift giving and entertainment during this indulgent and […]
Second Hand Shopping Guide with Thrifty Tips!
While couponing and timing sales can be a good money saving strategy when it comes to bargain shopping, don’t forget about the opportunities at resale stores, where you can also shop for brand names. Sometimes it can take a while to be effective at shopping thrift, but you’re bound to found something beautiful and functional for […]
Even Celebrities Have Garage Sales!
It was not that long ago that garage sales were looked down upon as low end affairs, a place to shuffle through junk and dusty things. Well, times have certainly changed. A bad economy, poor housing market, uncertainty and fear have led many more upscale people to have garage sales and shop at garage sales…..and […]
Halloween Minions!
As a mom of quadruplets I am always looking for affordable and creative ways to make Halloween costumes. This year I got all of my girls costumes from a consignment sale to create 4 Minions from the hit movie, “Despicable Me.” We found 4 yellow/gold long sleeve shirts along with 4 denim jumper dresses. When it’s time to […]
50 Epic Recycling Ideas
There are probably thousands of items you can now recycle, but what are some of the more unique and created? How about old Ball Mason Jars and using them for drinks or those Yankee Candle Jars and using them for… anything? What cool things do you recycle? Let us know and we’ll share them with […]