Many people do not realize the (potentially) negative impact of the products they use on a daily basis; whether it be cleaning products sprayed around the house or personal care items being applied to the body. Years ago I started switching out my cleaning products from store-bought to DIY versions. Initially I did this as a way to save money, but soon realized how much better these homemade … [Read more...]
Ten Decor Staples to Save You Money When Decorating for the Seasons
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It's officially the holiday season. You can hang your wreaths, put up your tree, and listen to Bing Crosby all you want. I have always been one to decorate for Christmas, but other times of the year... not so much. Why? Because it costs money to buy seasonal decor, and it just didn't seem worth it to me. However... I am learning that by having a few simple "decor staples" you can easily change out … [Read more...]
Affordable Farmhouse Decor
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I'm not gonna lie. I would never have thought to check Walmart for the latest "farmhouse style" trends, but last night I was flipping through my Better Homes & Gardens magazine and there is so much cute stuff; I just had to share. Not only is it affordable, it also has great reviews. Here are some of my favorites farmhouse finds from the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart. For more … [Read more...]
Decorating on a Budget: Where to Find Free (And Nearly Free) Decor for Your Home
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Free. I love that word. As you may know, I am always redoing rooms on a $100 budget. This isn't an easy task, however. One hundred dollars is not a lot of money when it comes to redoing spaces in your home. Yet, I have completed twelve spaces; all done for $100 or less :) When given only $100 to work with, you have to think outside the box. There is no way you can head out to your local retail … [Read more...]
Getting Organized with Trash
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Stop! Don't throw out your cereal boxes... or tissue boxes... or soup cans... And, heaven forbid, do not throw out those toilet paper rolls... I think it's fair to say that most of us like an organized space; am I right? I'm not saying we all have organized spaces, but we sure do like them a lot. One of the hindrances to organizing is cost. Sure, we all want a pantry filled with beautiful glass … [Read more...]