How to Celebrate Good Times on a Budget

Think you can’t afford to have fun on your birthday, anniversary, or other milestone? Think again. The month of May is chock full of special occasions for my family. From birthdays to Mother’s Day, Memorial Day to graduations, there’s no shortage of celebrations in the coming weeks. Typically, I would be concerned that all of these “big days” would put a big dent in our family’s budget, but as I mentioned in my previous blog, fortunately these special occasions are yielding some major savings. My email inbox is filled with deals from hotels, theme parks, and restaurants offering freebies and … Continue reading

Your Memories Make Great Décor Elements

Making accessories from your memories is one of the best ways to truly add a personal touch to your home décor. There are several different ways in which you can incorporate memories into your designs. Make a quilt using fabric cut from old favorite clothing pieces, kids’ clothes, baby blankets or sleepers, or fabrics from years ago. Stuff an old shirt and make it into a pillow. If that tablecloth that belonged to your grandmother is looking worse for wear, salvage what you can from it and use those pieces to create a table runner or a window valance. Another … Continue reading