Teens often wish to create a bedroom space that truly reflects their personality. Whether they love sports, movies, animals, or music, decorating options abound. For example, wall color, bedding, and artwork can be coordinated to reflect a specific vision. Often overlooked, however, are creative window treatments. They provide the extra spark to create a perfect teen’s room.
Shopping for window coverings, however, can be aggravating. Unless you can afford custom toppers or special order fabrics, it may be difficult to dress your windows according to your child’s vision. But if you think creatively,
Shopping Locally and Saving
by Jane Wangersky February 22nd, 2011 | Budget, Green Shopping, Money Saving Hints
Shopping locally shows community spirit and eco-consciousness -- but does it save you money? Sheila Keenan, who has been shopping only in her own town for the past four months, says, "I'm not doing it to save money, but it does tend to have that effect."
Starting October 1st, 2010, Sheila began doing all her buying within the city limits of New Westminster, British Columbia, with the intention of going on for a year. On her blog, My Year of Shopping Locally, she shares spend reports, local businesses she's discovered, and deep questions like whether there's any other
Starting October 1st, 2010, Sheila began doing all her buying within the city limits of New Westminster, British Columbia, with the intention of going on for a year. On her blog, My Year of Shopping Locally, she shares spend reports, local businesses she's discovered, and deep questions like whether there's any other
Start Saving Money with Coupons Today!
by Erin Edwards February 17th, 2011 | Shopping Secrets
Here are some tips and resources to get you started building your coupon stockpile.
1. Subscribe to the Sunday paper. There are anywhere between 1-4 inserts each Sunday and after just a few weeks, you’ll have a good start to your coupon stash. The typical inserts include Smart Source (SS), Red Plum (RP), and P&G. Also, make sure to get multiple copies of the Sunday inserts. Some ways to do this include asking friends, family, or neighbors, checking recycling centers, or ordering multiple papers.
2. Use Printable Coupons. There are multiple places to get printable coupons such as coupons.com, redplum.com, coolsavings.com,
1. Subscribe to the Sunday paper. There are anywhere between 1-4 inserts each Sunday and after just a few weeks, you’ll have a good start to your coupon stash. The typical inserts include Smart Source (SS), Red Plum (RP), and P&G. Also, make sure to get multiple copies of the Sunday inserts. Some ways to do this include asking friends, family, or neighbors, checking recycling centers, or ordering multiple papers.
2. Use Printable Coupons. There are multiple places to get printable coupons such as coupons.com, redplum.com, coolsavings.com,
Bent and Dent Bargains
by Lori S. February 15th, 2011 | Budget, Food & Beverages
It’s a challenge to find new ways to save money on my family’s grocery bill. I already clip coupons and compare sale ads. Last year, however, I heard of a different way to save – buying salvaged food.
I’ll admit, when I first heard about the concept I was skeptical. Did I really want to purchase salvaged food? The bargain hunter living inside me won out, however, so I gave the new bent and dent grocery store in my neighborhood a try.
What I found surprised me. The food offered was not compromised in any
I’ll admit, when I first heard about the concept I was skeptical. Did I really want to purchase salvaged food? The bargain hunter living inside me won out, however, so I gave the new bent and dent grocery store in my neighborhood a try.
What I found surprised me. The food offered was not compromised in any
How To Wear Tricky Trends
by Anna P. February 8th, 2011 | Fashion Guide, Women's Shopping
Fashion is fun and intimidating at the same time. Its sometimes hard to keep up with what is in and what is out but it's even harder to figure out what looks good on you. Of course, the only way to test out a new look is the try it on, but sometimes a little fashion sense will tell you whether something will work or not. Here are some tips to keep in mind the next time you shop at the mall!
Leopard And Other Animal Print
One wrong style move and it's easy to label animal prints as gaudy. Keep
Leopard And Other Animal Print
One wrong style move and it's easy to label animal prints as gaudy. Keep
