One of the coolest sites on the web for any apartment dweller is Apartment Therapy. Surfing mind-blowing interior design ideas, I stumble across how to get rid of the musty smell from old books picked up at a garage sale with a used dryer sheet (yes, “used”). The rest of this post is too cool […]
Ten items we all should be recycling more often
Our planet is so precious to us. Here are 10 everyday items that can require extra effort to recycle more responsibly and safely: Cell Phones – Donate to a worthy cause – send gently-used phones to Cell Phones for Soldiers, which recycles them and uses the money to help active duty military members and veterans call […]
Best Tips for Shopping Thrift
Make a Plan – Before visiting a thrift shop, have a plan in place of how much you want to spend and what items you’re in need of. If you’re on a spontaneous trip, keeping a budget in mind is still necessary. A thrift store adventure can turn into a shopping extravaganza quickly with so […]
21 Items to buy pre-owned
Fascinating if you haven’t given certain things a second thought, maybe when you’re on your next bargain hunting adventure you’ll give these items stronger consideration before making an impulse buy at a store: 1. DVDs and CDs: Used DVDs and CDs will play like new if they were well taken care of. Even if you […]
The Gift of Thrift: Thought Really Does Count
As cliché as it may sound, when it comes to giving the Gift of Thrift during the holidays, it really is the thought that counts. By giving extra care to the way your presents are packaged and presented, you’ll be giving a gift that will be remembered and cherished for its thoughtfulness. I always try […]