Shopping Smarter, Not Harder

Shopping Smarter, Not Harder

  • 3 Tips For Designing Your Child's Superhero Costume

    Dressing up as Superman or Batman on Halloween might get your kid an honorable mention in his or her school's costume contest, but if your child wants to win, you have to go above and beyond. You can help your child create a superhero costume that will blow the other children's store bought costumes out of the water. To help you and your child with designing a costume that is right for him or her, here are some design tips.

  • Display Your Vintage Or Cherished Jewelry—Without Wearing It!

    Clean out your jewelry and pull the pieces that you don't often wear, that are out of style, or that are damaged in some way. Put these aside to make a unique project that will give you a whole new appreciation for your old jewelry. Plus, this gives you the perfect excuse to buy yourself something new! Some ways to display jewelry pieces in a clever way are: Jewelry floral arrangement.

  • The Farmhouse Holiday: Rustic Christmas Decorating Ideas

    If you're hoping to move toward a more rustic decorating theme this Christmas, you'll need unique decorations with a country flair. Here are some more unconventional decorating ideas that can really reflect the rustic, country style.  1. The bucket stand. Instead of using a typical tree stand for your Christmas tree, use an old washtub, a large galvanized steel bucket, or another distressed metal container to hold the tree instead. To make this tree decorating style even more rustic, opt to cut a tree from a rural area instead of purchasing a tree from a farm.

  • 3 Reasons To Invest In A Wooden Play Kitchen For Your Child

    Access to toys can help entertain and thrill your child. The types of toys that you invest in can have a significant impact on the development of your child. Recognizing that toys play a critical role in the development process allows you to examine the toys you purchase for your child with a more critical eye. Here are three reasons why it can be beneficial to make the decision to invest in a wooden play kitchen for your child in the future.

  • 3 Tips For Shopping Around The World

    Visiting places around the world is a great opportunity to learn about different cultures. Experiencing new cuisine, visiting local museums, checking out the natural beauty of a new area, and interacting with the locals are activities that many enjoy when they visit a new country. Another activity that many enjoy while abroad is shopping. Being a global shopper often goes hand in hand with being a global traveler. However, there are a few things to think about when shopping overseas.

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Shopping Smarter, Not Harder

After I became a mother, I realized that I was going to be spending quite some time shopping for supplies. I knew that when I wasn't getting groceries, I would likely be finding new clothes for my kids to wear and trying to find things for the house. Instead of spending loads of money on all of these shopping trips, I started trying to shop smarter, not harder. I started carefully evaluating things like price tags and sales, and it really made a big difference in our lives. This blog is all about saving money by buying the right things, and knowing how to avoid problems from overspending.

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