What makes a home a home? When you add your personality to it. It doesn't have to be big, like a 10-feet couch, but it has to say something about you.
Start Little
It's hard to decorate an apartment or a house, especially when you're on a tight budget. So why not start small? Scour shops, flea markets, garage sales, pharmacies, and discount stores for small items you can display in your place. I found two wooden frames of an espresso cup and two chefs for only one dollar each. You can also buy cute little figurines to display on tables,
Back-to-School Bargain Blitz
by Jodi Furman July 27th, 2011 | Shopping Secrets
Back-to-School - three words that strike dread into the hearts of students and parents alike. The kids are dreading the loads of upcoming homework and tests, and parents are dreading the drain on the bank account that Back-to-School shopping entails. While there's not much to do about reducing the amount of homework, spending can be trimmed without skimping on quality or quantity; in fact, you can simultaneously save money AND increase the quality of the goods you're buying - ready to learn? Let's go!
1. Let sales dictate what you buy and when.
*You don't need to buy ALL items in
1. Let sales dictate what you buy and when.
*You don't need to buy ALL items in
Shopping for Skincare Products
by Anna P. July 26th, 2011 | Women's Shopping
Makeup will do nothing if your skin isn't up to par. Taking care of your skin and face is so important; you should think of skincare as prepping a canvas for art. Unlike makeup, skin care really doesn't have trends, and the right skin care routine will vary from woman to woman, but when it comes to the most basic beauty essentials, everyone relies on the standards! Read below for three products that you need regardless of your skin type.
Face Wash
No matter what your skincare routine is, a face wash is mandatory. You don't need anything fancy, a simple
Face Wash
No matter what your skincare routine is, a face wash is mandatory. You don't need anything fancy, a simple
Back to School Shopping and Teens
by Lori S. July 25th, 2011 | Kids' Shopping
When my kids were little, it was relatively easy to buy them back to school clothes, shoes, and supplies. In grade school, the latest Disney or Harry Potter movie dictated the theme of backpacks, lunch boxes, and even clothing. As children age, however, they become more difficult to buy for; each child develops his or her own style, and this can translate into a lot of money out of a parent’s pocket!
How, then, can both your teenager and you be happy after back to school shopping is complete? You may want to give one or more of these tips
How, then, can both your teenager and you be happy after back to school shopping is complete? You may want to give one or more of these tips
The Decor Hunt for an Apartment
by Jaclyn Abergas July 21st, 2011 | Home Shopping
I moved to my current apartment a couple of months ago, but it's still barely furnished. I've got the essentials, but not a lot of anything else. Walls are still bare, and I've resorted to taping to-do lists on the walls, just so the white walls are not so blinding.
But I don't want to fill my apartment just for the sake of filling it. I want to build my personality into my apartment. I want to find just the right pieces that I will keep for a long time. And it's not easy. I scour shops, the Internet, ask
But I don't want to fill my apartment just for the sake of filling it. I want to build my personality into my apartment. I want to find just the right pieces that I will keep for a long time. And it's not easy. I scour shops, the Internet, ask
