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How to Fix your Shabby Rooms

Many people like the idea and budget friendly approach of the Shabby Chic look, but what they end up with in their rooms is a whole lot of shabby...
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Shopgoodwill.com

Goodwill Industries now have their own auction site, shopgoodwill.com. Inventory is pulled from all over the country, and people have the chance to...
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Vintage shopping in Oakland - Down at Lulu's

Looking for vintage boutiques in Oakland? No need to look any further, Down at Lulu's is just the place to go. Down at Lulu's is located on...
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Thrift vs. Vintage

Thrift vs. Vintage – What’s the difference? For those not familiar with the vintage or thrift worlds it can be a challenge learning the...
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Where to shop: DRESS

Despite the economic challenges faced by many in the Bay Area, it seems there's no shortage of red carpet worthy events. While entertainment is...
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Nasty Gal rocks out with new video lookbook

Emeryville E-tailer, Nasty Gal, is the go-to website for showstopping vintage and vintage-inspired fashions. Offering apparel, footwear, and...
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Maximize your coat wardrobe for less

Winter can be a gloomy season for any fashionista. Our fantastic wardrobes veiled under bulks of excess fabric; the only hint of the stylish...
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Stringing together laundry savings

(The first in a serious of the small ways families can save money in this bad economy.) My daughter's birthday is in March, and this year was the...
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Thanksgiving thrift

In which an Examiner joins mainstream America and, somewhat disappointingly, hilarity does not really ensue. I hate shopping. I mean, I loathe it....
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Grow Your Own!

I really liked this article in Salon by Steve Almond. While October isn't quite the right time of year to think of saving money with gardening, it...
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