Need decorating ideas that will help you stretch a dime? Try incorporating loft-style design elements into your style plan. Many ideas used in these types of spaces allow flexible material choices, eclectic blending of a variety of furniture elements and inclusion of rough, finished spaces. In other words, learning to love lofts is a huge money saving strategy. Another is the use of recycled items such as decorating with ladders, using clothing to create throw rugs and getting creative with old doors.

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50 Fun Rhubarb Recipes for Summer

Growing up in Maine, rhubarb recipes were all the rage for summer. Stewing, baking and even freezing rhubarb for later use were common activities in many kitchens throughout our neighborhood. From Persian stew and bread pudding to rhubarb daiquiris and poultry stuffing, this giant list of ideas for enjoying rhubarb recipes represents my favorite finds… [Continue Reading]

How to Inexpensively Redecorate a Child’s Room

If you are getting ready to, or are in the process of decorating your kid’s room, then you need to read this article. Specifically we’ll discuss inexpensive options and ideas that will delight your kids, and be friendly to your wallet! The Bed If you are setting your children up to share a room, the… [Continue Reading]

10 Perfect Picnic Ideas

It may be an idea you like to enjoy as often as possible during the summer months, but if you don’t make any effort to mix up the menu from time to time, having a picnic can start to feel like an idea whose time is long past. That’s when developing a list of fun… [Continue Reading]

The Big List of Tater Tot Casserole Ideas

Most of us have grown up loving these little bits of golden toasty potato goodness that pair with burgers, fish sticks and whatever veggie side dish Mom decides to put on the plate. Yes, I’m talking about Tater Tots. They disappear quickly when served as party snacks and make a fun addition to a work… [Continue Reading]

Product Review: Spring Teas from Kusmi

While I’ve always been a flavored tea fan, we’ve been drinking more and more of it at our house, and saving the French-pressed coffees for the weekend. I know. I never thought it would happen either. We still love our coffee mind you, it’s just that for health reasons we’re trying to lean more towards… [Continue Reading]

Breakfast Casseroles

For sleepy Saturdays, special events and group get togethers, breakfast casseroles provide a reliable go-to option your guests are sure to enjoy. Here are a handful of flavorful options to add to your repertoire. Hearty hash brown breakfast casseroles are a popular choice. Prepared hash browns bring heft and staying power to breakfast casseroles. This… [Continue Reading]

6 Easy-to-Grow Herbs That Will Have You Saving in Style

When it comes to pinching pennies, if you can do it yourself, you should. We all know this. However, time is frequently a pretty big factor in whether or not the DIY approach is really an option. Herbs are one of those places that many folks feel it’s easier just to buy at the grocery…. [Continue Reading]

Giant List of Ideas for Gifts in a Jar (More Than 26 Unique Ways to Show You Care!)

In addition to creative lamps and simple blender drinks, one of the most popular uses for canning jars is to use them to house homemade gifts. Gifts in a jar are affordable, thoughtful and a great activity for the kiddos to be involved in. In short, they are incredibly useful when trying to be generous… [Continue Reading]

Moon Cookies

Being married to a space and science news enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for recipes with an astronomy theme. So I was particularly excited when I came across this recipe for moon cookies in a baking cookbook called Cookielicious. The inclusion of split cashews represents the quarter-moon shape nicely and adds a bit of… [Continue Reading]

Book Review: Gluten-Free Vegan Comfort Food

It’s not easy removing beloved food items from one’s menu. I had both wheat and dairy intolerances as an infant, and while I did outgrow both, I have adjusted my diet to accommodate, at least in part, the wheat intolerance part of those childhood allergies. Allergies do return as one grows older, so it seemed… [Continue Reading]

25 Plus Uses for Lavender

Whether you have recently visited a lavender farm for the first time, or seen a friend get crafty with homemade lavender oil, chances are you’re here because you’re interested in exploring the many and varied uses for lavender. And the uses are varied indeed. From linen spray to doggie deodorant and bath salts to biscotti,… [Continue Reading]

Book Review: Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

There is more than one reason why Gluten-Free on a Shoestring by Nicole Hunn is a really good resource for those of us with wheat sensitivies, allergies, or restrictions. First, Nicole offers some sound tips for frugal living in general, specifically with regard to groceries and more specifically with regard to gluten-free items. She lists… [Continue Reading]

Bling on a Budget: Get Great Jewelry for Less with These Savvy Shopping Tips

Jewelry accessories can make or break an outfit, and provide pizzazz to your overall look. Here are several savvy shopping tips for scoring bling on a budget. Get serious about sterling silver jewelry. If solid gold isn’t in your budget, but you’d still prefer a precious metal, investing in high-quality sterling silver jewelry is a… [Continue Reading]

Dairy-Free Nogs for the Holidays

From November through New Year’s, eggnog makes the short list of holiday drinks for many house parties and office gatherings. My mother always made eggnog milkshakes for Christmas Eve, and the flavor has always been one of my favorites. So what do you do when dairy becomes an issue? Many families deal with dairy-free issues… [Continue Reading]

Giant List of Gingerbread Recipes: 50 Plus Ways to Enjoy a Traditional Holiday Favorite

Few flavors exemplify the winter holidays more than gingerbread. Recipes for houses and decorated gingerbread men abound, but few people have time to take on that level of project multiple times each season. That’s why I’ve compiled this ultimate list of gingerbread recipes featuring a wide variety of ways to enjoy this traditional holiday flavor… [Continue Reading]

Tress Passes: How to Have Great Hair for Less

Whether you’re a permanent road warrior or dealing with long daily commutes followed by evening business dinners, chances are your hair takes a beating on a regular basis. Keeping it coiffed and in great condition via standard salon visits can add up to big bucks. That’s where having a personal power arsenal of maintenance tips… [Continue Reading]

Book Review: Gluten-Free Makeovers

I was a problem child when it came to food allergies. Dairy? Out of the question. Wheat? Nope. Chocolate? I don’t think so. Fortunately, I did outgrow these allergies. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed a life of cornflakes with ginger ale (doctor’s alternative to milk), which I loved as a child, but… As I… [Continue Reading]

Nail Care Tips for the Cheap and Lazy

Whether you need to have your nails looking great for professional reasons, or are seeking a more glamorous look for your own personal enjoyment, manicures and pedicures can end up costing you major bucks on a long term basis. My top four tips for keeping nail care costs under control? BYO (Buy Your Own) Tools… [Continue Reading]

Wine Review: Soave Pianello

I guess word of my fondness for Soave wines is getting out, because I just received another one to review. Specifically, the Soave Pianello.

Sassy and Simple Split Pea Recipes

A good collection of split pea recipes goes a long way towards supporting a menu plan of cheap food that’s also hearty and nutritious. If you think soup is the only option at your disposal, think again. These fun split pea recipes take this legume out of the boring box and bring it center stage.

Book Review: The Tipsy Vegan

John Schlimm’s new book The Tipsy Vegan, released this month is a fun-loving look at a number of ways you can incorporate vegan food to throw the perfect party.

Budget Recipe: Vegan Split Pea Soup

Having been a fan of traditional split pea soup since I was a child, I’ve been on the lookout for an easy vegan split pea soup recipe for a while now. I’ve found several that were a bit longer on ingredients, but I wanted something easier. So I decided to create my own version.

Homemade Pineapple Mango Chutney

Tropical, fruity chutneys are often called for as an accompaniment in many of my favorite international cuisines and recipes. So when I saw this easy, homemade version in Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s book Color Me Vegan, I knew I had to include it as a companion piece to the book review.

Ferrarelle: A Fun New Sparkling Water for the Holidays

I’ve been receiving so many fun products to try out for the holidays here at We Be Sharin’ headquarters, it’s been difficult to keep up. One of these fun products is Ferrarelle, a natural sparkling water from Italy.

3 Bucks for a $25 Restaurant.Com Gift Certificate! (Through November 9th)

Holy guacamole. I’ll admit to being particularly pushy when it comes to demanding the best deal, but this offer from Restaurant.com is over the top. Three bucks? For a $25 dining experience? Here’s how you can participate. From now through November 9th, 2011, using the promotional coupon code GIFT with the link below will score… [Continue Reading]

Orange Cashew Cream Sauce

This recipe from the book Color Me Vegan was shown paired with colorful veggie wraps that used nori sheets instead of tortillas. With only three ingredients and a blender required, it’s made my short list for quick and easy party sauces.