Preparing for Vacation – Thrifting Style

Preparing for Vacation – Thrifting Style

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 out of town for a few days and I was offered...
Buy Clothing Out of Season

Buy Clothing Out of Season

One of the ways that I have managed to save thousands of dollars on clothing is by shopping out of season. Applying this basic shopping principle works in retail as well, and often you can buy clothing off the rack at the end of the season for 50-75% off the original...
Yard Sale Treasures…are they out there?

Yard Sale Treasures…are they out there?

Waking up and going to yard sales is as natural to me as the air I breathe.But for many of you, it’s new and a bit overwhelming. My goal is to have a concise Yard Sale 101 summary, but I am going to begin in baby steps, and use what I purchased in one hour last...
Spray painting Brass

Spray painting Brass

In continuation of my mad spray painting rampage, I give you some more of what I did when “I shopped my house.”Again, this was done in a few mere minutes, and the total cost was $2 (including the brass pieces which were originally from a yard sale.)...
Best Yard Sale Find Ever and amazing Hutch Redo

Best Yard Sale Find Ever and amazing Hutch Redo

As I head into yard sale season, all the creative juices in my body are starting to flow. I can barely contain myself with the wonder and excitement of the trash to treasures that I am about to behold. Since this will be my first full yard sale season with you all, I...