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$20 Window Well Makeover 26 Aug 2013 | 09:29 am
When we moved into our house, the basement was completely unfinished, and that included the window wells. We spent a year and a half finishing the basement, but we never did anything about the window...
If You Use A Credit Card, Maximize Your Rewards! 6 Aug 2013 | 10:20 pm
My husband sometimes has to double check with me to make sure he’s using the right credit card before putting gas in the car, because we have specific cards that we use in different situations. It mi...
Let’s Make One Instead! 25 Jul 2013 | 10:20 pm
Our older son really loves Playmobil. We got a small set at a thrift store a few years ago, and then a larger box at a garage sale a few months later. Then some friends with a son who had outgrown h...
Cherry Chocolate Creamsicles 23 Jul 2013 | 10:05 pm
I noticed this morning that Zulily has Tovolo popsicle molds on sale (plus a bunch of other Tovolo kitchen stuff, but the popsicle molds are the only things I personally use). I’m a big fan of those ...
It’s Still Clutter, Even If It’s A Great Bargain 22 Jul 2013 | 05:23 am
A few months ago, I was at Goodwill and I noticed a nice red leather bag. It was larger than the purses I normally use – more like the size of a laptop bag. And although I didn’t recognize the brand...
50% Off Ergobaby Carriers 9 Jul 2013 | 07:32 pm
Just a quick post to let you guys know that Ergobaby carriers are 50% off today on Zulily! They’re going fast (in the 15 minutes since I first saw the sale, the lowest-priced carriers have already s...
Back To School With Garage Sales And Thrift Stores 5 Jul 2013 | 10:19 pm
School starts on August 20th, and although I’m still wondering where the last five years went, I’ve got pretty much everything we need as far as school clothes. We’ll have to do some supply shopping ...
Every Day Can Be An Awesome Day, Plus A Tightwad Gazette Winner 25 Jun 2013 | 06:13 am
Happy Monday! I hope you’ve all had a good weekend. I just used Random.org to pick a winner for the Tightwad Gazette give-away, and Lara is the lucky one (comment number 6). Congratulations Lara! ...
Shoes My Way, Plus A Giveaway! 17 Jun 2013 | 09:17 pm
When it comes to secondhand shopping, patience is key. I’ve found over the years that I can get just about anything secondhand, if I’m not in a hurry. So I try to make sure that no shopping trip is ...
Evaluating Spending At Any Income Level 30 May 2013 | 10:36 pm
I recently came across an article about how families living in Silicon Valley Valley need to have equity in a business – in addition to a $250,000 household income – if they want to send their kids to...
