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Retro Stripes for IKEA

Retro Stripes for IKEA

This beautifully retro Prisma Stripe in Moss Green is the signature design for Bemz’s new Metropolis collection of slipcovers designed to breathe a whole new life into your old IKEA furniture — or to give your personal touch to out-of-the-box new IKEA. Warm, luminous gold tones and cool, winter hues of blue and green are [...]

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4 Frugal Ways to Furnish a New Home

4 Frugal Ways to Furnish a New Home

Aaron Stroud‘s story is a slice of the Grand Life Adventure, family style. He went from being “a carefree college student” to instant fatherhood with a ready-made family — and all that entails. What this man doesn’t know about a thrifty home life… well, I’m naming him an official Domestik Dad. Read on for Aaron’s [...]

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Deck the Halls, Swap the Cookies

Deck the Halls, Swap the Cookies

Outside, the sun sparkles off about a foot of pristine snow. Indoors, the kitchen smells deliciously of cinnamon and chocolate… and the pre-Christmas baking continues… Each of the keen cooks among our friends and extended family has a different couple of specialties in the Christmas treats category, so one of our annual holiday traditions is [...]

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45 Great Gifts Under $25

45 Great Gifts Under $25

As we know, I’m a bit on the frugal side — but that doesn’t mean a lack of generosity, not by a long shot. In fact, brainstorming for the perfect gift can be a great pleasure. And a great gift doesn’t mean you have to spend a bundle — it’s all in the inspiration! Here [...]

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Under $10: Pincushion Ring

Under $10: Pincushion Ring

I’m putting this nifty pincushion ring right on to my new list of gift ideas under $10! Even without its delightful $7 price tag, what’s not to love? An adjustable base-metal ring sports a tiny pincushion in retro print fabric (varous patterns are available, but I’m hooked on these teal squares). Slip the ring on [...]

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