Smarter Savings: Refresh in the New Year

Posted by on Jan. 13, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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I don't know about you, but now that the Christmas decorations are down certain aspects of my house just look kind of drab. I could use a little refresh. Much as I would love new furniture (or, let's face it, a whole new house!) that's not in the budget. Luckily, some of the biggest fixes, like a coat of fresh paint on the walls or a new comforter on the bed, are fairly affordable.

This week, they are especially affordable at Kmart. Essential Home Bed Sets are $29.99, any size, and stylish Urban Living sets start at $39.99. Furniture like bed tables and accents are also on clearance, and rugs are on sale too (handy for a nice splash of color and when putting your tootsies on a cold floor in the morning).

If it's your bath that needs sprucing up, Essential Home towels are on sale for $2.75 each. My towels take a beating with frequent washing and bleaching, so having new ones would really make our bathroom look much more civilized.

What's your favorite low-budget decorating trick?


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alliesmom112
by Sandy on Jan. 13, 2012 at 12:03 AM
I love the set in the pic.
Bed sets are weakness. I love buying new sheets and blankets.
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LilMissCupcake
by Gold Member on Jan. 13, 2012 at 1:46 AM

just rearranging furniture 

LilMissCupcake
by Gold Member on Jan. 13, 2012 at 1:46 AM

just rearranging furniture 

lil_mama06
by Brian's Lil Vixen on Jan. 13, 2012 at 1:34 PM

I also like new bedding..However I do need new towels, noticed that at the laundromat the other day...I too would like a different house, one with MORE cupboards...

chiquis
by on Jan. 13, 2012 at 1:41 PM
No tricks .. I'm bad at decorating lol
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KaylaMillar
by Silver Member on Jan. 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Rearranging def helps
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critter_boo
by Sarah on Jan. 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM

awesome

mommyprice09
by on Jan. 13, 2012 at 3:11 PM

cute

wandep
by Platinum Member on Jan. 13, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Would love that bedding.

amy7243
by Amy on Jan. 13, 2012 at 3:26 PM

 I like to switch out accent colors :)

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