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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. You may have self-image problems , they suggest that you might be obsessive if you redecorate often.

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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Women especially need to give themselves permission to negotiate, be exposed to those doing negotiations and practice negotiation. Inability to negotiate better salaries has been identified as a major factor in why women are paid less than men. Garage sales – need I say more? We need to see our role models negotiating.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Anyone who’s looking – Online Cycling Gear has some great plus-size options for men and women. Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? Hosting garage sales & reselling items. What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? Hair/makeup/nails/fashion.