The Best West Michigan Resale & Consignment Stores {Fashion & Home}

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I’m cleaning out my closet and found a few things that are worth consigning (some with the tags still on them!), so I asked a trusted source for some of her favorite West Michigan consignment shops. Here are some of the best on our list.

Rosa’s Closet (Wealthy St, East [...]

Frugal How-to: Anti-Allergy Cleaning & Maintenance Tips

I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program.

I’m moving from my little apartment on the edge of the country (which I will miss!) to a house in the city (and [...]

DIY Wine Kit {Checking Off the Kitchen Challenges List}

I’m so excited about the nice surprise I got for my birthday! Thanks to The Bubba and a wine making kit from Siciliano’s Market on Lake Michigan Drive in Standale, I’ll soon be on my way to crossing another task of the 2011 Kitchen Mini-Challenges list. (I really need to get going on [...]

Frugal Cooking Focus: Oatmeal {Easy Granola Recipe, too}

Cold cereal is expensive — even with coupons. I only purchase it when I can get the “healthy” versions for $1.00 or less. Even then, I consider Raisin Bran a treat.

I’ve been purchasing bulk oatmeal because I prefer a hot oatmeal breakfast, and have been making my own quick & easy granola recipe [...]

Tips For Starting a Garden in West Michigan

I’m trying really hard to check items off the 2011 Kitchen Mini-Challenges list. One of those things is to turn my brown thumb green. I asked someone who does container gardening in her driveway for some tips to get started. Here’s what she shared in her own words. Thanks, M!

Definitely just purchase plants, [...]

Frugal How-to: Baking Soda Beauty Routine

Works for Me Wednesday:

Need to switch up your beauty routine on the cheap?  Check out these frugal tips using baking soda. I bought a sugar dispenser at the dollar store, filled it with baking soda, and keep it on a shelf just outside the shower. Easy!

Add baking soda [...]

50% Off Fruit & Veggie Wash {Do You Use a Natural, Cheaper Solution?}

Today’s Gaggle of Chicks deal got me thinking… about germs. Eww. The deal is 50% off fruit and veggie wash ($15 for $30). YES, the idea of a multitude of hands and pollutants touching my food grosses me out when I really think about it. I usually rinse my produce with tap water and [...]

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