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Summer Essentials under $20 Although the unusually warm weather has left it feeling like summer for months already, the real deal is just around the corner! As summer nears, chances are that you will begin shopping around for the season’s must-have items. You know, those few items that you just can’t seem to live without? … Read more
Spring is a wonderful time of year for kids. Sports start back up, the Easter Bunny arrives, and the end of the school year is in sight. But with all the hustle and bustle of little ones, it’s easy to forget to give yourself a little “me” time. This spring, don’t forget about yourself! Treat … Read more
We’re now to day two of spring, so it’s officially time to start thinking about revamping wardrobe for warm weather. With all the new trends bombarding magazines and blogs, it can be hard to pin down exactly what pieces you should add to your wardrobe. But one tip that I’ve found helpful is to focus … Read more
The onset of November brings two contradicting emotions for me. The first is dismay that there are about 5 months of cold weather in front of me. The second is glee that scarf season is here! To prepare for the season, I worked on a resource that is totally dedicated to all the awesome things … Read more
Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to put away your summer clothes and get out your fall wardrobe. But what if your fall wardrobe is a little out-of-date? There are a few fall fashion essentials you can add to what you already have to keep you on trend this season! Scarves are going … Read more
I don’t like to cut corners when it comes to my wardrobe, but with my wedding quickly approaching (and my fiance not understanding the need for a closet full of shoes), I’m putting my clothes budget on a diet. Woe is me! Fortunately, I’ve discovered the value of inexpensive accessories. Accessorizing on a budget is … Read more
Every Saturday morning my friend Ellen would shop garage sales, and return home to show off her treasures. I used to marvel at the treasures she would find until I wised up and joined her! What treasures can you find at a garage sale or yard sale? Here’s a list (in no particular order) of … Read more
Rule #1 – Be open minded! Don’t go shopping for a specific item because you probably won’t find it! If you go in looking for a size 8, black cocktail dress, you’ll likely come out empty handed. Instead, go in looking for a cocktail dress and look at sizes 6, 8 and 10 because alterations … Read more
My daughter recently informed me that she’s going for best dressed at school, and just like that a shopaholic was born! It was time for a lesson on how to bargain shop from her money saving mom because there are ways to save money on trendy teen clothing. I have taught her to bargain shop … Read more
Image: Carlos Porto / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve officially eliminated the dry cleaner from my “to-do” list, and I’m not missing the dry cleaning bill! A few years ago, my husband splurged on the Travelers Collection dress shirts from Jos. A. Bank because they were wrinkle free shirts – no dry cleaning or ironing required! He justified … Read more