Downsizing or Upsizing? Donate or Shop at Second Hand Furniture Stores

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04/13/2015 9:14 AM

Whether you are trying to cut down on furniture and consolidate in your home, or are looking to add more pieces of furniture to your humble abode, second hand furniture stores are your secret tool. They can work in two ways for you: a place to find furniture at a reasonable price to add to your home,
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Oh Baby! Ways to Save Money for the Mom-to-Be

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04/10/2015 3:32 AM

Hi, I’m Brooke! Here’s my story in a nutshell. My husband and I are high school sweethearts. (I know so precious!) We dated for 4 years before getting married. Now 3 years later, we are expecting our first baby! As you can see in the picture, I’m eating a pink cupcake in hopes of a
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Fab & Cheap Used Clothing Outfits You Can Put Together for Under $20

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04/08/2015 1:57 AM

Spring is definitely here in Northern California with blue skies, flowers everywhere, and soft warm breezes reminding us that the summer sunshine is about to blaze. Have you stowed away your warm winter things yet? Maybe you’re doing some spring cleaning and have items to donate to your local t
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WOW Everyone in Your Prom Dress with these Money Saving Tips

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04/06/2015 11:35 AM

Prom season is coming up and we know that you are excited! Most importantly, you are excited to find “the dress” that will blow everyone away when you walk into prom. However, prom dresses can be really expensive. It’s just not fair. On top of the dress, you need to save money to bu
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10 Ways to Save Money on Your Prom Outfit This Year

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04/03/2015 3:29 AM

For most high school young ladies and young men, prom is a very important event, and everything has to be perfect – from the outfit to the arrival. Unfortunately for parents, making prom perfect isn’t cheap. Even a fairly modest prom can cost upwards of several hundred dollars.
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Turn Vintage Luggage from the Arc Store in Chico Into Funky Furniture

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04/01/2015 9:00 AM


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Ideas to Revamp Lamps from Second Hand Stores [DIY]

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03/31/2015 9:00 AM

I don’t know about you, but I love DIY projects for custom furniture, décor and gifts. I am a frequent shopper of second hand stores and for those of you who love shopping second hand, pay close attention to this great tip! Unlike most, I don’t usually pop in to second hand stores
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Tips for Organizing Your Garage & Donating to Second Hand Stores

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03/30/2015 9:00 AM

Did you know that only around 30 percent of us store our vehicles in the garage? Can you guess the reason why? Bingo, you got it! Way too much stuff in the garage! For some reason the garage has become a place where excess items we aren’t using can be stored and sometimes, it gets a little out
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Tales of a Frugal Fashionista: Money Saving Tips for a Fancy Easter

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03/26/2015 1:42 AM

Easter is one of the oldest and most celebrated holidays in the United States. When I think about Easter, visions of plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies and colorful Easter baskets come to mind. Because so many Easter traditions are of a “cookie-cutter” nature it is sometimes hard to find a w
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Fun Ways to Save Money on Easter Baskets and Stuffers for Kids & Adults

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03/24/2015 9:00 AM

Typically, Easter baskets and their contents can be located down the candy aisle after Valentine’s Day at any grocery or drug store. The easy route is to purchase the ready-made variety enticingly enclosed in shiny cellophane; or you could be creative and fill your kid’s baskets with all
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