May 17, 2012

How to Buy at an Auction

Mar31
auction1

A live auction experience is just pure entertainment. At twenty years old, I was drawn into my first auction with no knowledge of what to expect. Knowing that I needed furniture for my sparse, college apartment, and this college town [...]

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What Did You Do On Black Friday?

Nov27
thrifting on Black Friday

While everyone was fighting the traffic, getting some great deals as they stood in line for hours, (and quite possibly sacrificed their bodies for that deal), my side of the family did the same thing we do every single Black [...]

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It’s All in the Attitude

Oct30
attitude

To where has October flown? I haven’t even scratched the surface of “choosing to be intentional” with our personal finances, family and every day life during these 31 Days to More to Less. Somehow living life to its fullest often [...]

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My $0.25 Yard Sale Reminder

Oct25
kitchen shelf

It’s no secret that I am a “professional” yard saler. It’s not really in my bio, but maybe it should be. I guess the term “professional” defines someone who makes money from that endeavor, yet I don’t make money from [...]

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Cheap vs. Frugal: What’s the Difference? Share Your Examples…

Oct14
cheap-frugal-

Since I write what some may consider a “Frugal Lifestyle” blog, understanding the ways of the saving money mindset is second nature to me. I love the creative aspect of saving money. I love that my role as a Family [...]

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Free Fun: What’s in Our Own Back Yard?

Oct13
Coleman tent

As the son of two WI public school teachers, my hubby’s spring break vacations included caravaning  from Green Bay, WI all the way to the beaches of Destin, Fl.  Teacher families from Green Bay would spend a glorious week soaking [...]

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Trash to Treasure Yard Sale Find – Antique Chair

Sep27
hi lite furniture of High Point

After having taken a few weeks off of attending yard sales, I ventured out bright and early Saturday morning to browse for a few treasures. I was not disappointed. Tucked away, I caught of glimpse of the lines on this [...]

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Yard Sale Trash to Treasure Finds

Aug14
Yard sale chair

It’s always thrilling for me when a room slowly comes together. I’ve never had a room make-over, although HGTV would be SO welcome to attack any room in our house, and I might even name our next child after them [...]

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Why I Choose to Yard Sale and Buy Thrift

Jun23
Eddie Ross Secretary Hutch

As I prepare to write this post, I glance around to estimate just how much of the products in our home comes from a second hand source. Right now, I am snacking from beautiful teal, Mikasa dishes that I bought [...]

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What’s Your $10 Fun?

Jun9
free fun in the pool

Last weekend, my girls and I bonded over treasure hunting and hit some yard sales. We didn’t find a lot of things, but because they were with me, items were pointed out in a new light. Smooshed together in a [...]

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Planning Your Garage Sale and Thrifting Trips

May26

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” We often think of that old adage in terms of business or work, but the same philosophy holds true when I plan out my yard sale and thrifting trips. (No, I [...]

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Finding Treasures…Yard Sale Style

May22
bird house

Yard sale season is in full swing, and you know that I have been enjoying my most favorite recreational activity…treasure hunting. Not only do I thoroughly enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but it has enabled our household budget on [...]

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Preparing for Vacation – Thrifting Style

Apr25
beach chairs from Goodwill

One of the benefits of living only a few hours from both the mountains and the beach is the easy access to simple, frugal getaways during the off season or even just a “daycation.” My husband was supposed to be [...]

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Host a Teenage Birthday Party…on a budget!

Feb24

As the time came for our oldest son to turn sixteen,  I wanted to plan something special, sentimental, and yet still be deemed successful in his teenage eyes. As the time came closer for this birthday party, he assured me, [...]

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You know they’re true frugal friends when…

Jan24

You know they’re true frugal friends when they agree to a ladies’ night out that begins with a stop at GoodWill. (Now only five ladies came to GW, yet twelve met us for dinner…they don’t know what they’re missing.) You [...]

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