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More Frugal Decorating With Flea Market Finds

Lately I have been obsessed with decorating my home. Partly because we are putting it on the market, and partly because I know we will be getting a new home and I am excited to get moving on the design and decorations. I began the series about Frugal Decorating with Decorating at the Dollar Store, which wound up as a two part article. I then began this one with Frugal Decorating at the Flea Market. Here’s more great money saving, cheap ideas to decorate your home while shopping at the local flea market. Unique and Beautiful Vases Browse any flea … Continue reading →

Frugal Decorating with Flea Market Finds

After my two part series on Decorating at the Dollar Store, I thought it would be nice to add some great and frugal decorating tips I have obtained from objects I’ve purchased at the flea market as well. The flea market decorating tips are far better than the dollar store tips, because the flea market has a lot more stuff available that can be transformed. See what I’ve done below. Tissue Box Covers These can be found at flea markets, garage sales and discount chain stores for just a couple of dollars each, sometimes even less. I purchased three used … Continue reading →

Flea Brings Music To Inner City Kids

Whenever I hear someone talk about the “Red Hot Chili Peppers” I instantly think of Flea, the band member who is always flashing his gap-toothed grin and heavily tattooed body. Let’s face it; the guy is no wallflower. But, what most people don’t know about the man who was born Michael Balzary is that he defines himself more by the moves he makes when he’s off the stage. It wasn’t until recently that I learned about some of those moves, including his role as co-founder of the non-profit school, Silverlake Conservatory of Music. Flea says he decided to create the … Continue reading →

Easy and Inexpensive Flea and Tick Elimination

It’s that time of year again, where the ticks seem in abundance and the fleas are jumping all over the yards. They might be there all year round, but in some areas they seem to crop up worse in the Fall months. Chalk it up to the cooler weather or blame it on the fact that we spend more time outdoors when it’s not scalding hot. No matter what the reason, they are there. Waiting. But there are some ways to combat the problem. Not only can you effectively eliminate fleas and ticks for a fraction of the cost of … Continue reading →