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7 Stores For Budget Home Decor (That Doesn’t Look Cheap!)

I can remember when a certain store first started and offered really fabulous finds for clothing and home goods, with shockingly reasonable prices tags. As is so often the case, the store became incredibly popular (ahem- a staple for most families really) and the prices have continued to climb.

While I still find myself shopping there, the home decor section is getting more and more expensive. That means I’ve had to search for new stores and retailers that can give me the same satisfaction.

Now, let’s be clear: I want cute (and sometimes trendy) home items that function, look great, and don’t cost me a fortune, but I do NOT want things that look cheap. Thankfully, I’ve found lost of other options that have pleasantly surprised me with their home decorating options and overall prices. Here are 7 stores for budget home decor (that doesn’t look cheap!)
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5 Frugal Trips To Take This Weekend

I recently ran across this older blog series from the NY Times, The Frugal Traveler and could not stop reading the multiple weekends the writer experienced on a mere $100.  Granted, this writer is traveling all over the world in fascinating cities, where sightseeing alone can qualify as something to do. It all sounds terribly exciting!

However, it got me thinking about planning a next-to-nothing getaway for my own family. With school looming around the corner, we’ve got to get something squeezed in quickly and (as always) inexpensively. After a little digging, I found some excellent opportunities and thought I’d share them. Here are 5 frugal trips to take this weekend, should you also be craving a little excitement on a small budget.
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10 (Almost Free) Ways To Beat The Heat

Ah, mid-July. The mid-summer point where temperatures start to climb, and we all swelter a bit more. Even with the heat, I want to get outside as much as possible to savor these last weeks of summer. But where to go and what to do? Most summertime activities have been tried and tested at this point in the season, and even the ever-enticing pool has started to lose its luster.

Never fear! There are plenty of options around. With a little creativity and effort, you can enjoy the last weeks of summer while creating great new memories for the whole family.

Here are 10 (almost free) ways to beat the heat.
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5 Ways To Quit Impulse Buying

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I know you all have been there too. I entered Target with the sole mission of picking up a child’s birthday present. I knew exactly what to buy, which section to find it, and I didn’t even need to buy a gift bag because I have stockpiled them lately. A solid hour later I sailed through the check-out line with 15 other items. 15! 

It started with the genius visual merchandising that drew me over to the accessories. I had time for a quick walk-through. Boom, a fedora marked for clearance wound up in the cart. Immediately the new hat was followed by socks, nail polish, air conditioning filters, a pack of Hanes T-shirts, 5 of the $1 items for kids’ entertainment, a tank top, batteries, and 3 packs of gum. Oh, and the birthday present.

But they were all on sale! I thought I was supposed to buy these items when I found them for reduced prices, right? Well, considering that my budget for that trip was $15 and my total receipt was for around $78, something is wrong with this scenario.

After that trip, I’ve been bringing it back to the basics and had a little heart to heart with myself about spending. I also ran across this article from Psychology Today on why we impulse buy and found I am guilty of most of those reasons. So, here are 5 ways to quit impulse buying:
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