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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

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Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Others are perhaps trying to keep up with the Jones by staying current with all the latest trends. You may have self-image problems , they suggest that you might be obsessive if you redecorate often. Trends come and go. How often do people redo their rooms?

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Children’s Music on a Budget

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Nan Weiping of the Vegetable Orchestra, according to the Trend Hunter website , has figured out how: “By hollowing out parts of various large vegetables and experimenting with their dampness, these brothers create musical instruments that can successfully substitute for their conventionally built counterparts.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

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While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. You may be able to find pillows for a fraction of the original price.

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Stuff – Full Circle

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You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You want stuff.

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Collecting – Tips for Fun and Profit

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For awhile, there was a trend called ‘Shabby Chic’ Old wooden furniture, painted white – with crackled or chipped finishes – were highly regarded by collectors and decorators. Know current trends. That same person may troll neighborhood garage sales and offer to cart away anything left after the sale for free.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

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You can often by these cheap at garage sales. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday. And don’t forget the newest trend, disposable paper towel for your hands. There is a growing trend for “ family cloth ” which is reusable cloth to replace toilet paper.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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You may need to spend some time writing down your goals and/or expectations for retirement, but asking the questions is where everyone begins. As the consumer, that means you can find many bargains, if you don’t follow the marketing trends. You have taken the first step towards achieving that dream retirement.