Category: Miscellaneous
The Frugal Diva knows how hard it is to remember all the various discounts, coupons, and special offers that are out there. They come through the mail, on line, in newspapers and magazines. What is a diva to do? In the email realm, open a dedicated email address just to register for online discounts. Your own internet provider usually gives you that option or you can sign up for free at gmail or hotmail. Use this address when registering for sites that send you coupons and alert you to sales. Quickly skim over the offers, jump on the ones you…
This is the great thing, you never have to stop learning. At Santa Monica College you can try a new language, improve your writing skill, or get a handle on Microsoft Excel. At Pasadena City College you can take self defense, history of Asian art, or beginning tap dance. The catalogs have many choices and different opportunities are available every semester. And continuing education classes are given on nights and weekends. There are also other community colleges in the LA area with preferred pricing for residents . Imagine two or three hours a week where you can put away all your…
Odour and cleanliness of your home mostly depends on the cleanliness of your carpets, curtains and upholstery fabrics. If you are wondering how to clean upholstery furniture effectively before decorating your home for holidays, this text is for you. Cleaning upholstery furniture, beds, armchairs, benches, sofas and chairs can be done effectively without great difficulties. Water and baking soda Upholstery furniture can be cleaned thoroughly if you have baking soda, warm water and water sprayer. The procedure looks like this: pour the hot water into the sprayer, spray the furniture, and sprinkle baking soda on top of it. If you…
Are you looking to choose the right shades for your home but don’t know how? If so, this is just the article for you. During any home renovation, especially when designing the interior, one of the biggest problems is choosing the right covers for your windows. Curtains are typically the classic first choice, which are best for apartments or houses, and are great for conservative space decoration. However, classic curtains simply do not fit into modern homes or business premises. Venetian blinds, vertical blinds, and roller shades are excellent choices for modern indoor spaces. Venetian Blinds Venetian blinds are…
Some Outstanding DIY Backyard Ideas Owning a house usually means that you have a spacious backyard as well and you should do what you can to maximize the potential of this space. In order to have a more functional backyard, make some cheap and handy decorations that look nice and serve a specific purpose. Outdoor Bench This project combines creativity, purposefulness and low price. Making a DIY outdoor bench will literally take you no more than an hour, yet its effects will be felt for years to come. All you need are some pieces of wood, a couple of long…
This guest post is from dealnews.com TVs, laptops, and apparel are just a few of this month’s can’t-miss promotions. But watch out, because not everything is a deal. November is the ultimate shopping month for deal hunters. Not only will you find above-average sales every week, but this month you also get to shop Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. These days represent the ultimate trifecta for bargain hunters, with price lows that you simply don’t see throughout the rest of the year. However, not every sale you come across in…
This guest post from dealnews.com This, Halloween procrastinators, is your very last chance to buy something scary before the holiday hits. Although the shipping deadlines have passed for many sites, here’s where you can still find spook-tacular treats like costumes, decor, and candy. Read on to see the best Halloween dealsfrom Spirit Halloween, Amazon, and Disney Store, among others. The Best Halloween Sales New! Spirit Halloween: 20% off one item via coupon code “20FORU2015” Details: This coupon trims 20% off just about any one thing, including decor and costumes, at Spirit. Shipping starts at…