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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun. 7 Ways to Rid Stress from Your Life.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted. Ways to save on furniture. Updating the look.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. There are a number items now that are created from recycled materials, as well as other eco-friendly materials. It’s possible to find wrapping paper and gift cards produced from recycled materials.

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Tips for Bathroom Remodeling: A Guide to Enhancing Your Space

Koupon Karen

Planning is crucial; set a realistic budget that includes a buffer for unexpected expenses, and establish a timeline that suits your lifestyle and minimizes disruption. For the walls, you might want to look at high-quality paint or classic tiles that can handle humid environments.

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10 Evening Activities Your Family Can Enjoy for Less!

Saving Cents With Sense

per ticket it just may not be in your budget. Head to your local craft store and buy a bottle of glow in the dark paint. Using a paint brush paint them with the glow in the dark paint. Younger children can even make their own musical instruments if they wish using recycled materials. No more $12.00

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Wearables Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Priced at under $30, Wearables are the perfect solution for a budget friendly Halloween costume. Create: Kids start by putting their own creative touch on their Wearable by decorating each piece with crayons, markers, paint, stickers, paper cutouts, wherever their imagination takes them.

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Vacations on a Dime: Centsational Staycation Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

So what do you do when even after all of your deal chasing and bargain searching you can’t seem to find a travel deal that is in your budget? The best part about a staycation is, no stressful planning and no busting your budget. Make a Tower of Pisa using recycled materials such as cereal boxes and shoes boxes. Go to Egypt!