On A Budget

by Susan Harris

Budget Do-It-Yourself Decorating In terms of decorating our homes, of course we would all like to have the designer drapes, the designer color scheme, the custom look and feel, etc. Who wouldn't want ...More>
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by Linda Burleson

Eclectic - now there's a word you can sink your teeth into. It means "chosen from various sources". Only the very rich or the very credit encumbered haven't had to use that word to describe the furnis...More>
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by Shawnee Jones

Most everyone has been there. After weeks of packing boxes and moving furniture, you are finally in your new home. You may be renting or maybe you just purchased your new home. Either way, you cannot ...More>
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by Theo Chester

Don't let the cost of decorating a guest bedroom stop you from turning a spare room into a warm and wonderful haven for your visitors. It's really easy to decorate a guest bedroom on a budget. Creatin...More>
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by Marianne Pelletier

We need to eat more than anything else. It is difficult to try to keep food costs down, especially with a stagnant economy and food prices rising slowly, but there are tricks to help reduce the impact...More>
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by Raven Lebeau

Thinking of buying houseplants on a budget? Don't. At least not yet. Wait until you've exhausted all the possibilities of filching off of your plant loving pals. Many plant hobbyists love to take cutt...More>
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by Bridget Webber

If you need to buy shoes but only have a shoestring budget there are several different avenues you can follow to bag a decent pair at the fraction of their original cost. Factory stores. The chances a...More>
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by Raven Lebeau

When money is always on your mind, it can be hard to get into the holiday spirit. We all want to give that perfect gift, but maxing out the credit card simply isn't a realistic option. Here are a few ...More>
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by Nora Carver

Keeping kids occupied and interested in activities on a tight budget can be a challenge, but it's not impossible. You can have worlds of fun with your kids at minimal cost. You just have to be creativ...More>
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by Susan Hibberd

I didn't have much money to spare when my daughter was growing up, but I am confident she had as much fun as the next child. Here are some of the things we did:- Home-made play dough made from salt, f...More>
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by Kate Johns

With the state of the current economy going downhill, nearly everyone is watching their household budget. That's why it is really important to still have some FUN with your family. Cheap family fun is...More>
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by S A Dalton

The economy has caused a drastic reduction in the spending habits of most families. More thought and careful planning go into making any purchases. Shopping for anything requires careful budgeting and...More>
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by Krystie Bohmer

It's no surprise to see people cutting back on their spending habits these days. After all why should anyone spend more for a product then necessary? This comes into play especially when purchasing a ...More>
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by Raven Lebeau

Sometimes, appearance is all that matters and it's not what's inside that counts. As a frugal home-decorator, that's lesson number one. Lesson number two is patience. The right item for the job will c...More>
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by Bohdan Rewko (Bo of T.O.)

Decorating on a budget for the most part can be interpreted as getting the biggest impact for the least amount of money. To achieve this focus on things that are most noticeable within a room. These a...More>
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by Lokemun Magar

An opportunity to live in a dorm room is a pleasant start to independence and perhaps the first experience in doing up your own bedroom. A dorm room that feels like home refreshes one after a long day...More>
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by R.L Hanlon

When it comes to decorating a child's room, sometimes furnishings and the many extras that go with a desired result can be costly. But if you know where to look and are a little bit savvy with crafts,...More>
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by Rachelle de Bretagne

When faced with decorating an office on a budget, what I needed to consider was how much I could afford to spend. Shocked at the small amount available to me, the choice was whether to buy items on cr...More>
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by Rebecca Mecomber

Money so easily slips away while traveling. Even the best budget planner is bombarded with unexpected expenses- everything from that cute (and $20 over-budget) souvenir to $15-an-hour parking when you...More>
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by Russell Linton

Spring break is rapidly approaching and with the current economic crisis many people assume that a fun filled family vacation is completely out of the question. However, a little planning may prove th...More>
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by Caryna St. John

Completing a road trip on a budget is not only possible; it can be a whole lot of fun! My husband and I have completed a number of road trips from our home base in Ontario, Canada, to places such as L...More>
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by Amy P Storms

Budget Beach HolidaysWe all love beach holidays, but many believe that they are too expensive. The most expensive things about any vacation are the accommodation and the travel expenses, but even the ...More>
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by Thomas E. Foss

Ski vacations are typically not the kind of thing you may think of when you’re looking for budget travel. Planning the holiday in advance, choosing the right time to go and picking a place that ...More>
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by Isabelle Esteves

Paris on a budget Everyone should visit Paris at least once in their life. Paris is the City of Light, it isn't all that light on your pocketbook however. It is one of the most expensive cities in Eur...More>
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by Meri Newstead

Okay....let me clear away the tears from laughing out loud! Family camping on a budget, sorry, does not compute! Oh yes, I love camping, please don't get me wrong. I'm a tent, sleeping bag and Co...More>
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by Kathy Taylor

There has never been a better time than right now for budget travel in Mexico. Recent events have conspired to make Mexico look like a dangerous place to travel, but that means big savings for trav...More>
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by Tara Wagner

Traveling is never cheap, and with an abundance of world-famous gourmet restaurants, designer clothing stores and pricey Broadway shows, it’s easy to imagine a trip to New York City quickly gobb...More>
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by Michelle Moore

Las Vegas - Top 10 Free AttractionsJust because you don't like to gamble or choose not to waste your money gambling, doesn't mean you cannot have a good time in Las Vegas.I usually enjoy the free to s...More>
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by Lilly Mantra

Ingredients For Feeding A Family: Cardboard, Markers, & Stickers? Am I crazy? No. Allow me to explain. Dinner. It is perhaps the meal that we, as Americans, love best. It is the time when our families...More>
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by Joyce Good Henderson

Benjamin Franklin may have foreseen our record unemployment and recession when he wrote, "watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." He certainly would have advocated the use of ...More>
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by Petra Newman

With today's rising costs, women have to strategically organize their monthly budget like a general who maps out his best line of attack. After household expenses, there is little left for food and th...More>
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by Barb Hopkins

When difficult financial times hit, the ability to cook for a week on a budget is one way to help your paycheck to stretch further.To cook for a week on a budget successfully, you need to know the ans...More>
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