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4 DIY Entryway Bench Ideas You Can Actually Do

Couponing 101

An entryway bench probably wasn’t at the top of your must-have furniture list, but it can add so much functionality and coziness to your home! Here are four of my favorite DIY entryway benches from around the web: Easy Wooden Shoe Bench. Shoe Bench with Storage Crates. Enter DIY entryway bench ideas!

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years.

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Introducing New Couponing 101 Contributer, Alicia!

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Alicia a work-at-home mom to a 3.5 Alicia loves to bargain shop wherever she goes…the grocery store, the craft store, restaurants, garage sales, and online stores. She also loves scrapbooking, makeup and shoes. I am happy to introduce you to my friend and new Couponing 101 contributer – Alicia Whatley !

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

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Besides a good pair of shoes, and chances are you already own a pair, there’s no investment required. Lastly, if you haven’t searched yet, there are numerous links on Pinterest to workouts you can do at home. A gym membership might be a good option, but you can also consider adding a few things to your home workout space.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

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The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! If you don’t have shoe boxes laying around, Amazon has some easy storage solutions as well that are much more in my budget! Use shoeboxes for storage.

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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. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.

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