Sk Spotlight

Online sample sale websites

Kori Ellis — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:10:00 -0800

With the current economy, we are all looking to save money. Online sample sales are a great way to build your wardrobe without spending a fortune. You can find a variety of online sample sale websites that offer exclusive sales on top brand name fashions.

Tips for shopping on a budget

Vicki Salemi — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:17:00 -0700

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: You're still shopping, still getting retail therapy -- you're just setting limits. You're thinking style, not trend. Must-have versus nice-to-have. Necessity versus want.

Baby nursery design on a budget

Ann Douglas — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:10:00 -0700

Find out how to design and decorate a baby nursery on a budget. Whether you want to create an affordable girl nursery or boy nursery, we have money saving tips for you! Every parent has visions of the perfect baby's room, but is it really necessary to spend $3000 decorating and equipping a nursery for a tiny newborn infant who won't even care? Ann Douglas, author of The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby, gives you some ideas for creating a haven for your baby -- affordably.

Make your own shelves

Barbara Kavovit — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0800

A home improvement guru gives you some guidance on how to make new shelving for your home.

SK SPOTLIGHT: Do it yourself

SheKnows Editors — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:44:00 -0800

You don't always have to spend the time or the money hiring someone else to do things around your home! Whether it's freshening up your kitchen, redecorating your bedroom, fixing a leaky faucet or painting stripes on your wall -- here, we show you how you can do it all!

How and why to replace an electrical outlet

SheKnows Living Editors — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:18:00 -0800

Electrical outlets in walls and floors can be shock and electrical fire hazards. Where does the danger come from? Find out here -- plus get tips on replacing your outlets.

How to turn your "stuff" into cash

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:19:00 -0800

There’s no better time to clean out the garage, closets, toy boxes and basement than springtime. Here, discover the most efficient ways to purge what your family no longer needs or uses and learn the keys to selling on consignment so you can earn extra money.

5 DIY weekend projects

Jessica Ackerman — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:02:00 -0800

There are some do-it-yourself projects that are easy to finish in a weekend and will make a visible improvement in your home. Here are a few projects that are easily completed in just a couple of days, with minimal supplies and expenses.

Creating an outdoor oasis on the cheap

Kathleen Wilson — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:11:00 -0800

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 bit of creativity! Check out these five great ideas for creating your own private hideaway.

DIY green home makeover

Kori Ellis — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:46:00 -0800

Going green is not as difficult or costly as you may think. With these DIY tips, you can give your home a green makeover to make it more environmentally friendly and energy efficient.

9 tips for a budget-friendly vacation

Diane Schmidt — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:27:00 -0800

Sun, snow, saunas -- what's your idea of the perfect getaway? Unfortunately, no matter what your passion, that trip out of town isn't going to happen if you can't afford it. So here's some good news: We know how you can get that vacation you need and still balance your budget! Read on...

Five home style tips that cost less than $50

Julie Dana — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0800

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 different things you can do that will help your house look beautiful without spending much money.

Bargain vs Big bucks: Savvy ways to spend less

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:44:00 -0800

It's hard to resist a bargain -- especially when what you're getting is pretty much comparable to the more-expensive designer equivalents. Here are five smart ways to spend less on the kinds of stylish stuff you use every day!

Give your home decor some zing for only a little bling

SheKnows Living Editors — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:33:00 -0800

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 refresh your place with a little thought, a little effort, and some of these budget-friendly ideas! To make things easier, find out the specific places you can find the items we've shown here, and get links to help you find a lot more.

Budget alternatives to your favorite beauty splurges

Tiernan McKay — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:52:00 -0800

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 are painful, yet we buy them anyway because it's hard to find affordable alternatives that actually work as well. In the interest of saving money while remaining your beautiful self, Katie Betian, a Los Angeles-based aesthetician and make-up artist, shares some professional secrets that will help you choose reasonably priced products without sacrificing results.

Planning a beautiful wedding on a shoestring budget

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:11:00 -0800

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

How to turn little corners of your home into mini-vacation destinations

Kim Grundy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:49:00 -0800

Are you sick of the cold winter weather? Or maybe you are dying for a tropical getaway, but your bank account says otherwise? Turn your home into a mini-vacation with our fun, easy and budget-friendly home design tips.

Make a statement with red lipstick

Nina Sutton — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:10:00 -0800

Red lipstick is not just makeup: It's a fashion statement. It's also a look that everyone can wear for any occasion; it just depends on choosing and applying the right shade, texture and formula -- whether it's a lipstick, a stain or a gloss. Here are the six key steps to pulling off the look so you look sensational -- not scary.