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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

When I posted my last painting project : …some of you had questions/comments that I wanted to answer in a post so that all of you could see the answers. But I also want to encourage all of you by saying that no one ever taught me how to paint furniture. A simple paint job is a good start. So, here you go.

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How to Save Money on House Painting Without Sacrificing Quality

Koupon Karen

House painting is a transformative and essential aspect of home improvement that can breathe new life into any space. Whether you’re looking to refresh the exterior or revitalize the interior, a fresh coat of paint has the power to enhance the aesthetics and value of your home.

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Wooden Snowman Craft

Stockpiling Moms

Step 2: (Optional) Paint the other sides of the wooden piece’s orange. Step 3: (Optional) Mix a brown paint with the orange to make a darker orange shade. Paint lines to simulate pumpkin ridges. How To Make an Easy Decoupage Christmas Ornament – Love this ornament for girls nights of crafting. Let it dry.

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example.

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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since there were four chairs and only three fit at the island, we repurposed the fourth chair by painting it and using it as a decoration in our spare bedroom. We painted the chair white (it used to be espresso brown) and freshened up the beige suede seat with a mustard color fabric that went well with the room. Go Frugal'

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How To Be Happy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, if happiness is so important, why do so many people need to know how to be happy? Luckily, there was still a small spark deep inside me and one day I had an absolute epiphany –if I was to recover from this state and be able to function again, it was completely up to me and me alone and I had better figure out how to do it.

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How to Exercise your Brain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people have some idea about how to go about exercising their bodies but when asked about how to exercise your brain, they can be stumped. Learning how to settle and silence all that chatter running around you mind takes strength and practice. As the old saying goes, “use it or lose it!”

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