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Collecting – Tips for Fun and Profit

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was a kid, I shook my head at my Aunt. 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. I know a few collectors. Also, keep the box!

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Head Southwest For Style

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Spending time around my Aunt Nancy, who never met a fringe, cowboy boot or blue eye shadow she didn’t like, cured me of any desire to cling to my Southwestern root, but now that I am older, and clearly much wiser, I see the value in the Southwest aesthetic.

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6 Amazing Mother’s Day Gift Deals

Couponing 101

Choose a gold or silver heart necklace and choose between four card options: Mother, Grandma, Aunt and Daughter. Jane.com is a beautiful boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, home decor, and children’s clothing. . $39.99) + $4.99 Deal Expires: Today, 4/16. Mother’s Day Necklace & Card.

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Discover Your Beauty Inspiration with Dove and Dollar General

For the Mommas

From fashion inspiration to beauty tips and mantras we choose to live by, real beauty is often passed down from our moms, grandmas, aunts and older sisters. Many trends have come and gone, but this beauty staple has always been part of my Mom’s beauty routine. Discover Your Beauty Inspiration with Dove and Dollar General.

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New Glasses From Optx2020

Nicoles Nickels

My aunt recently moved to Florida after retiring from her job up north and it has taken her some time to adjust. We travel to Europe every year to analyze the latest fashion trends, and directly manage the design and manufacturing of our eyewear. Enter Optx2020!

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Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I know from personal experience how this trend is contributing to many people losing jobs. Many of my cousins, aunts and uncles worked for these paper mills. I grew up in a small town in the northwest. The major employers of this town were paper mills.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Aunt and Uncle (now in their 90’s) held a ‘living estate sale’ about 20 years ago. Maybe the new trends toward less clutter, tiny houses and minimalism will change the cycle of stuff? Perhaps your spouse died and you won’t be able to maintain the property alone. Have you found a way to skip steps? .

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