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Turning Trash into Treasure

How would you like a cool desk for your home? Follow the adventures of a friend who calls herself the “Trash Queen” as she turns another found piece of trash into a real treasure for her home. You may have read about my friend before here in the frugal blog. She is high on creativity when it comes to curb shopping and turning other people’s discards into usable items for her home, from a backyard fireplace made from a headboard to a kitchen table made from a door, the Trash Queen is constantly coming up with something new. A couple … Continue reading →

Sweeten Old Drawers

You might be turned off by a great bargain in older furniture because of the mustiness that goes with it. But don’t be discouraged. There is an easy way to freshen up older furniture and sweeten drawers of dressers, desks, cabinets and more. The local thrift store near our old home was always filled with interesting furniture. Most of it was in very good shape. I even noticed an old art deco style cabinet there once that I was tempted to snap up, since it was probably worth five times as much as the thrift store price. But, I didn’t … Continue reading →

What Is Curb Shopping?

Curb shopping is a practice that is followed by many people who want to be frugal. But what is it? Read below to find out everything that you always wanted to know about curb shopping. You probably have heard of dumpster diving, the practice of going into, or reaching into dumpsters and recovering the trash that is placed in there. People dumpster dive for everything from candles and household goods to grocery coupons and food. Curb shopping, however, is slightly different. With curb shopping, people cruise a neighborhood and look for things that others have discarded out in the open, … Continue reading →

The Hall of Frugal Fame

One of the great things about being frugal is the excitement I get when I come across a really great frugal find. I just can’t wait to share the news with family and friends. Do you know what I mean? Some finds are just so good, they should have their own “Hall of Frugal Fame.” I love reading about finds and great deals that others have gotten. It is fun to see what other people are doing, and it renews my spirit for living frugally. Here are some of the best frugal finds of which I know. Will you share … Continue reading →