When you have bare walls that need decorating in your home, do you automatically think how expensive it will be to adorn your walls with artwork? It can be expensive, unless you use your children’s (or perhaps your own) creations, displayed in used frames. The best part of this display? None of my frames match… Continue reading Turn Artwork Into Wall Decor
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Store Security Tag Still Attached to Coat
This question comes from my dear friend, Darcy. Darcy loves it when I call her from an estate sale or garage sale and say, “Get over here, fast!” - she comes running! She’s one of my regular partners in crime when I head to “The Bins” for some shopping fun. Our field trips to the… Continue reading Store Security Tag Still Attached to Coat
Learn to Shop at Goodwill Outlet Store
One of the best ways to save money at home is by purchasing used items, instead of new. If you’d like to learn to shop at one of my favorite used clothing, furniture, and book stores, come join me for a field trip adventure! Read on for details and see what I love to purchase… Continue reading Learn to Shop at Goodwill Outlet Store
Found Treasures
An easy way to decorate your home, yard, and outdoor space is with free items. With no cost and very little effort, you can have a comfortable, lovely home and garden. I’m always open to picking up free things because it’s easy and the price is right. My neighborhood is the best for picking up… Continue reading Found Treasures
Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones
Here's a reader's question about candles and keeping them or not.... Question: What do you do with candles that have burned down to the bottom but still have wax left? It seems like a lot of waste. Answer: I completely agree, there is a lot of waste. I keep the old candle stubs and make… Continue reading Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones
Decorating Ideas: Home Office
Everyone needs a little space to have as an office. Opening mail, paying bills, reviewing school work, and writing notes are all part of running a home and require a spot to do these activities. My home office is a little, cozy corner is in our dining room. We live in an old craftsman bungalow… Continue reading Decorating Ideas: Home Office
Re-Purposed Church : TaborSpace
Southeast Portland: Mt. Tabor Presbyterian church invites neighbors in for a cup of coffee | OregonLive.com. I'm sharing this article about our neighborhood's "newest" hangout. (Okay, I am quoted in the article...shameless self marketing, I know.) It is a church that everyone used to simply drive by. Now, it is a destination. Our community center.… Continue reading Re-Purposed Church : TaborSpace
When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
This is a trend that I hope will not continue or my “frugal shopping” days are numbered! It is a sad day when someone (like myself) can’t root through someone's junk. Keeping more junk from going to waste or a landfill should be a right, right? A covered, locked dumpster is a huge problem. Luckily,… Continue reading When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
Why I love Portland and Free Stuff
I just picked up this little table on my way to the grocery store! I just love it when people put their “junk” out on the sidewalk with a little sign that says “free” and it becomes my “treasure” and it fits into my little car. Actually, this would not have fit into my car… Continue reading Why I love Portland and Free Stuff
Wrapping Paper Alternative
With the holiday season fast approaching, are you looking for an alternative to purchasing gift wrap paper? Try my trick and wrap your gifts in old maps. I inherited my stash of maps from my grandfather’s home. He had quite the collection of outdated maps. Maps are practically free at second hand stores, estate sales… Continue reading Wrapping Paper Alternative
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