Category Archives: frugal

Before and After: a room make over

Before, this room has been a catch-all for kid toys. A lot of emotion was kept hidden behind the closed door and the in the dresser drawers. When daughter #2 moved out we painted the black and red walls a … Continue reading

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Outrageously Expensive Sunglasses

Before I begin, I should mention a few things that are relevant: 1) I am cheap. I do not easily part with hard-earned money. 2) I am even more reluctant to spend money on myself. I come from generations of … Continue reading

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