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Two abandoned-house nightstand rehabs

The Frugal Girl

I sanded it down in my dad’s garage. So I am content. I tackled one of these last year, to serve as a nightstand in Lisey’s room. I did this one while I was still living with my parents, actually. My best look, obviously Even though I sanded it down thoroughly, it still smelled pretty funky.

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How To Organize A Project

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is how I’d recommend tackling them: Make Yourself A Table Of Contents. As a first step in any project, I’ve learned to map out a Table of Contents. Even if you don’t need a Table of Contents in the project, pretend that you do. Make yourself a Table of Contents, or an outline, of whatever it is that you need to do.

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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love going to garage sales. This past weekend, I went out garage sailing just for fun. These things now live in our garage, taking up space that we don’t have! Free is good, right? Someone offers to pass along something to you at no cost, should you take it? Maybe, maybe not. The old beat up bench. Money Tips'

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Sterilite Small 3 Drawer Organizer White, Case of 6 – $18.38

Saving With Shellie

Need to organize a room in your home or your garage? The Sterilite Small Three-Drawer Organizer offers a see-through design for easy identification of the contents inside. Snag this Sterilite Small 3 Drawer Organizer White, Case of 6 for only $18.38, when you choose in store pickup! That is just $3.06 per organizer!

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NewAir AF-520B Outdoor Misting Fan Review

Teresa's Deals

This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, read our Disclosure Policy. You can use this fan with or without the water, we used it in our garage while cleaning (with out water) and it really kept us cool and worked great. NewAir AF-520B Outdoor Misting Fan Review.

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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

Couponing 101

Most online teaching and tutoring positions require a bachelor’s degree, and some require specific content knowledge. You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. Some positions have set schedules, while others allow you to set your own schedule.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. For each box, list a brief inventory of its contents and prioritize its unpacking level with a simple system (e.g., “A” for high priority, “C” for low priority).

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