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Strategic Thriftstore Shopping

Posted 2 weeks 4 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Shopping

True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But in an ever increasingly difficult economy it just ain't that wise to be buying those $200 dollar shoes. I give you strategic thriftstore shopping: same adrenaline rush but under $10 dollar satisfaction.

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Buying (and Trading) on Etsy

Posted 6 weeks 2 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Shopping

Want to support artists, artisans,and the little guy while making your gift purchases? Need a new dress for summer but don't want it to look like everything you've just seen at Target? Want to buy hand-dyed yarn, and notecards? Etsy is the eBay of handmade items. Check 'em out.

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Have you ever seen such amazing junk?

Posted 9 weeks 4 days ago by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Green Living, Art and Leisure

Bird

My recent post about reusing old plastic bottles inspired me to look around at other ways to use, well, garbage. And I found a site that really made me think twice about the contents of my own garbage can.

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Make a crafty airbrush out of old junk

Posted 21 weeks 2 days ago by Paul Michael

Life Hacks, DIY, Art and Leisure

Artsy

Sometimes the ingenuity of people knocks me out. As I was surfing today to find new and exciting ways to save money, I came across a video on Metacafe. It has almost no sound, but it doesn't need it. In just a few minutes, Marek (from Poland I think) shows you how to make a cool airbrush out of old bits and pieces.

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MoMA mia! Art is on sale.

Posted 51 weeks ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Personal Finance

MoMA 2000

It's that time of year again. The Museum Of Modern Art is having a ridiculous clearance sale and there are a ton of great art bargains to be had. Everything from home artefacts to posters and personal accessories are up to 90% off! Take the poster above...just $1.99, reduced from $25. 

There are SEVEN categories in the MoMA sale. Click each link below to get to the sale of your choice. Just be careful not to overspend, there are some serious bargains here.

NEWEST sale items.

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But is it ART?

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Shopping, Art and Leisure

copyright John Swinton

What would you say if I told you that I filled my entire living room with completely original works of art for less than $300? We're not talking kid's stuff - no crayon drawings, no attempts at self-expression. Art by real and struggling artists, both schooled and self-taught?

You'd tell me that I am truly a brilliant shopper, right?

Thank you.

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