Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 4, 2012

On Valspar’s Facebook page, Valspar will donate $1 to Habitat for Humanity, up to $100,000. As the national paint partner of Habitat for Humanity, Valspar Paint is committed to reaching the goal of $100,000 – so we need your help ! Fulfill a New Year’s resolution to help others!

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Painting January Goals Donation 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

If you buy your child a new doll, make sure that you donate or sell another one of her toys or you’ll end up with a toy room filled with toys your children don’t play with. My children love to draw and paint, and I love seeing their work. I failed at this with my first round of decluttering.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

When you are looking at furniture, you want to look for irreparable problems, but you should also consider what some sanding and some paint might fix. As a result, many people donate books to charities and thrift stores. These stores often have a lot of these items because people will donate old items when they upgrade to new ones.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Finds Clothing and Accessories 213

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma. Pretty nails and toes?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

One project that almost anyone can do with just a few of the right tools is painting. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room. If you can’t sell something, consider donating it and at least getting the tax write off.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Saving In Akron

MARCH 11, 2011

You can also donate books or stuffed toys. Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Free make-your-own Peacock with feathers, wiggly eyes, glitter paint and more! Borders – Saturday Noon-2pm, Meet a Charity Event: stop by the store to meet people from charitable organizations Borders supports.

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Activism Pottery Barn Babies R Us Kids and Family 113

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Some may like the idea of dressing up as a certain character, getting to wear make up or a painted face, going door-to-door with friends/family/neighbors at night (in the dark mostly)and yes to some kids… it’s all about the candy! The rest has been donated to Daddy in the past. Donate - Halloween Candy Buy Back.

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Martha Stewart Log Cabin Kids and Family Health and Beauty 60

Saving With Shellie

JULY 28, 2014

Prang Watercolor Paint – $2. My boys aren’t in school yet so we don’t need many of these but we grab them anyway and donate to Stuff the Bus! BIC Round Stic Grip Ballpoint Pens (12pk) – $1. Fashion Folders – $1. I love gathering school supplies a little bit at a time. They get so excited about it!

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Office Aug July Frugal Lives 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. We save them to use for a variety of purposes, such as holding paints, storing popcorn bags and yes, making Christmas cookie tins.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2014

40-page construction paper tablet for coloring, drawing, painting, cutting and gluing. This is a great set to have at home for your little ones or grab it as a donation to your local elementary or daycare center. . Here is what you will get: 48 non-toxic crayons. 8 non-toxic colored pencils. 12-page Color Explosion black tablet.

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Art Crayola Frugal Lives Frugal Living 45

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 18, 2015

Grab something for your kiddos or make a donation to your kid’s school! Head over to Amazon and have a look! Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping when you spend $35.

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Crayola Amazon Frugal Lives Frugal Living 40

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 19, 2014

40-page construction paper tablet for coloring, drawing, painting, cutting and gluing. This is a great set to have at home for your little ones or grab it as a donation to your local elementary or daycare center. Here is what you will get: 48 non-toxic crayons. 8 non-toxic colored pencils. 12-page Color Explosion black tablet.

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Art Crayola Frugal Lives Frugal Living 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Clap sticks from decorated paint stirrers. Relatives – Great Uncle Joe may still have that trumpet he used to play and might like to donate it to a future generation! Maracas from individual serving sized raisin boxes and dried beans. Rain sticks from a mailing tube, aluminum foil, rice and popcorn. Go To a Retail Music Shop.

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2015

Grab something for your kiddos or make a donation to your kid’s school! Head over to Amazon and have a look!

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Crayola Amazon Art Frugal Lives 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. It would have been perfectly functional (although a bit rusty) as is, but hubby decided to paint it. The darn paint ended up costing almost as much as a new (cheap) wheelbarrow would have cost.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

From 2-3pm, Make-It Take-It Martha Stewart Crafts Paint Ornament with purchase of ornament. Jude Children's Research Hospital Benefit: For a $5 donation to St. National Parks, Veterans Day Weekend -. Friday 11/11 through Sunday 11/13, Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

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Activism Martha Stewart Pottery Barn Kids and Family 127

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The Home Depot – Saturday 11/5 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build and paint a picture frame for Veterans Day. Meet Geoffrey, Try out this season’s hottest toys, Create your own Holiday Wish List and Toys"R"Us will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every Wish List created. Toys"R"Us -.

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Activism Bank of America Martha Stewart Pottery Barn 174

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 15, 2012

There will also be food, a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting and more. Little J collects books at his birthday party each year and we donate them to Austin Children’s Shelter. At this event kids can see, touch and climb more than 20 different vehicles. Such a fun day! I know Little J is going to LOVE this.

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Austin Nov Zoo Recycle 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Help me out, am I being cheap or just smart about money?

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Hubby re-painted it and has used it for many things around the yard and grounds. It is hard to guess what this might have sold for when first painted, but it is beautifully done and the colors are perfect for our master bedroom.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 29, 2013

There will also be food, a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting and more. My boys collects books at their birthday parties each year and we donate them to Austin Children’s Shelter. At this event kids can see, touch and climb more than 20 different vehicles. Such a fun day! The parking lot is literally packed with big trucks.

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Tickets Giveaway Family Austin 66

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 21, 2013

Shoppers can also donate to the foundation via the purchase of paper “lemons” at checkout. Be sure to leave enough space above and below the Brite Yellow so that it’s not painted over. Allow 15 minutes to half hour for the paint to dry. From 1 p.m. Lemonade stand projects can be found at the A.C. Moore website.

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Paper Towels August July June 77

Saving Everyday

JULY 29, 2011

I can’t tell you how many times a free sample has come in handy, plus you you can always donate or give away what you don’t need! . Free Pint Of Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Paint. I suggest signing up for ALL freebies…even the ones you don’t think you’ll need. Google has one but I prefer Roboform.

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Freebies John Frieda Beech Nut Bath and Body Works 51

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

painting the vanity.finding another place for the extra vintage suitcases stacked atop one of the armoires.as My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. the carpet.

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Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

If, right away, you learn how to do things such as painting, cleaning (filters, dryer vents, refrigerator coils, carpets) refinishing (floors, furniture and etc) and lawn equipment care (cleaning air filters, changing spark plugs, sharpening blades, etc) – you can save yourself a bundle really fast. Record Keeping.

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Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Work With What You've Got

JUNE 15, 2009

ETA* Here I am with the artist and one of my paintings! These were a bit pricy to be honest but I feel like they were money well spent. I would be remiss not to include this photo of me making fun of my own fashion blog. The little one in the middle of us is mine. I am not a fan of hypocrisy OR hate.).

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Victoria's Secret Art Hardware Politics 40

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The Home Depot : Saturday 11/5 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build and paint a picture frame for Veterans Day. Meet Geoffrey, Try out this season’s hottest toys, Create your own Holiday Wish List and Toys”R”Us will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every Wish List created.

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Activism Family Bank of America Martha Stewart 63

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

B kids will donate a portion of its toy proceeds from specialty retail partners. Each time a customer buys an Interactive Story Buddy® at a Hallmark Gold Crown store, Hallmark will donate an Interactive Story Buddy to Toys for Tots. Color Wonder Gel Paints are mess-free, clear and fast drying. Help us spread the word!

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. I also smiled when I saw you painting high up in the foyer. I work out 4-5 days a week. ” Ha.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 169

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one. And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out. I live in the Great Lakes region, in the same state where I was born.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 183

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Donate your old jeans at Aeropostale and get 25% off a new pair of jeans. Aeropostale Coupon – 25% Off Jeans Purchase when You Donate Old Jeans (Exp 2/24). Sherwin Williams Coupon - 25% Off Paints and Stains and 15% Off Painting Supplies (Exp 2/25). Here is a list of the top retail coupons for the week.

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24 Hour Fitness Bath and Body Works Old Navy Painting 55

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 24, 2013

Plant Assortment: mini tomato, cockscomb, basil, painted nettle, chili pepper, thyme, busy Lizzy, lemon balm, parsley and French marigold; Click & Grow is always testing plants to expand their selection. Elegant Design: Innovative, simple and modern design that looks great with any décor. SeaPak Shrimp Scampi.

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Mom Giveaway 2001 Gifts 111

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Thanks, Surviving the Stores !). Thanks, Surviving the Stores !).

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Restaurant 24 Hour Fitness 2013 Bath and Body Works 51