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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. Others are perhaps trying to keep up with the Jones by staying current with all the latest trends. From what I can see here there is a lot of desire to follow trends and show off the wonderful success.”

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Collecting – Tips for Fun and Profit

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, she enjoyed her hobby immensely and kept right on collecting things of interest to her. 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. Enjoy your collections.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

THE Canadian Personal Finance Site: Make Your Hobby Pay – An ironic view of why cutting your spending is the losers way to get out of debt, just make mo’ money! As the consumer, that means you can find many bargains, if you don’t follow the marketing trends.