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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...

Beauty & Fashion Bargains

Price points of pretty: Are expensive beauty products better?

We've all heard the rumors -- the drugstore mascara that exceeds the results of even the priciest of department-store brands. The...

Color and paint

Home decor: Cheap, easy ways to turn your home from drab to fab

Having a beautiful, well-decorated home will help improve your mental and spiritual health, and create a haven for you and your...

Beauty & Fashion Bargains

5 Best budget fashion blogs

Fashion blogs are fabulous, but sometimes high fashion gets a little tiresome to lust after. If you're in the mood for some...

Exercise & Fitness

Budget-friendly fitness: How to get a great body on the cheap

Resolving to lose weight this year? Chances are you’re not alone. But gym memberships can get expensive, as can yoga, Pilates or...

Christmas

8 Cheap but stylish holiday decor finds

Looking for some cheap, but classy holiday decor to spruce up your home this winter? From $3 beaded napkin rings to $39 elegant...

Makeup & Skin Care

Save or splurge: Eye makeup

When shopping for cosmetics, you might have a tough time figuring out which products are worth splurging on at the department store...

Career and Time Management

5 Ways to make your home a sanctuary (on a budget)

After a long day at work, our homes are places where we want to feel supported, at peace, inspired, and free to be ourselves. In a...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

Low-budget autumn accessories for home

Most of us enjoy using our creativity to add a few new accessories to our homes as the season shifts. You don’t have to go overboard...

Hairstyles & Hair Care

How to save on hair products

Times are tough, and a girl can't always spend the money she wants on beauty upkeep. No worries, though. We've got a few tips in...

Décor & Style

Cozy home décor: Warm up with textiles

Textiles are the convenient chameleons of the decorating world. They store easily and can be added, removed or rearranged in your...

Clothes for kids

How to find designer kids' clothes on a budget

Love designer kids clothes but not the price tag? You can still clothe your little fashionista in designer duds without breaking the...

Budgeting & Saving

Keep up with the Joneses on a budget

Are you surrounded by people who have all the latest gadgets, go on fabulous vacations and wear all the latest trends? If you strive...

Color and paint

Chic walls on the cheap

Walls are usually the largest surface area in your room, so it only makes sense that when creating a fabulous room, you should start...

Shopping for the Home

Flea market shopping

Shopping at flea markets can be inspiring and fun; for some, it can be a bit overwhelming. Over the years, I have found many...

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

10 Tips to save money dining out

We all look forward to frequenting our favorite restaurants to sink our teeth into delectable meals that aren't easy to replicate at...

Family Activities

Big fun, small price: 10 Budget-friendly vacation ideas

Heading off for a vacation this summer? Many families will be hitting the road and air on trips this summer. Here's how to keep your...