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Beauty & Fashion Bargains

Online sample sale websites

With the current economy, we are all looking to save money. Online sample sales are a great way to build your wardrobe without...

Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips

Tips for shopping on a budget

Want to save some green while shopping for the most stylish finds? Join the club. When you shop on a budget, think of it this way:...

Having a Baby

Baby nursery design on a budget

Find out how to design and decorate a baby nursery on a budget. Whether you want to create an affordable girl nursery or boy...

Family Fun

How to turn your "stuff" into cash

There’s no better time to clean out the garage, closets, toy boxes and basement than springtime. Here, discover the most efficient...

Outdoor Decor

Creating an outdoor oasis on the cheap

We all should have a haven in the outdoors -- it is soothing to the soul! It can be done with little money, little space, and just a...

Travel

9 tips for a budget-friendly vacation

Sun, snow, saunas -- what's your idea of the perfect getaway? Unfortunately, no matter what your passion, that trip out of town...

Living rooms

Five home style tips that cost less than $50

If you dream of adding style to your home but don't have a lot of cash on hand to make it happen -- don't despair! Here are five...

Beauty News & Deals

Bargain vs Big bucks: Savvy ways to spend less

It's hard to resist a bargain -- especially when what you're getting is pretty much comparable to the more-expensive designer...

Living rooms

Give your home decor some zing for only a little bling

Whatever your home's problem, there's an affordable answer. Why not live in a little luxury? Make up for what your rooms lack and...

Makeup & Skin Care

Budget alternatives to your favorite beauty splurges

Every woman knows that beauty products can break the bank -- but only if you let them. Some of the price tags on our go-to favorites...

Wedding Planning

Planning a beautiful wedding on a shoestring budget

You don't have to break the bank to have a beautiful, meaningful wedding day. Here's how to save cash without looking cheap!

Dating

10 Budget date night ideas

With the pressure from work, kids and everything else in your life, you might not spending enough quality time with your husband. To...

Bed and bath

Bedroom makeovers on a $100 budget

When decorating a bedroom, there is a lot you can do even if you have a small budget. With as little as only $100, you can add new...

Bed and bath

Bathroom makeovers: Create a spa sanctuary at home

You spend time in the bathroom every single day, so why is it that the bathroom gets the least attention when it comes to...

Bed and bath

How to create your own spa

Whether you're a working woman, a mom, or both, it’s important to have a space in your home that allows you to unwind and enjoy...

Road Trips & Air Travel

Cheap travel: 3 budget-friendly weekend retreats

High-end spa vacations are a luxury that not everyone can afford. While it would be nice to be able to hop on a plane and skip out...

Family spending

7 ways to save money without sacrificing your lifestyle

How do you save a little dough and still keep your family happy? From changing how you eat out to using your tax savings, here are...

Beauty News & Deals

8 Best beauty buys

The market's flooded with beauty products these days -- a girl doesn't know where to start. So we've narrowed them down to a handful...

Bed and bath

5 Ways to budget bathroom decor

Bathrooms are a utilitarian space, but it shouldn't be overlooked when you decorate. You start and end your day here, and it is...