One of my favorite things arrived in the mailbox last week...the IKEA catalog. I’m lucky enough to have one of their stores about a 20-minute drive from where I live.
Besides having great prices on lots of stuff. I like the store and the catalog because both give you ideas about interior design. Sometimes I’ll look through the catalog and think, wow, I would never have thought about putting those two pieces of furniture together.
Another thing I like about IKEA is everything is designed for smaller houses and rooms, they don’t assume we all own the 4,000 plus square foot house most people insist on these days.
Two departments I think every Budget Smart Girl should check out are the organizing and kitchen ones. If you’ve ever gone looking for storage bins etc. you know the price can soon add up. And the same goes for stocking your kitchen. I think it’s the idea place to visit if you’re looking for bridal gifts too. When you can buy a six-pack of glasses for just $2.99 I can’t imagine shopping anywhere else. At that price if they get broken, you’re not going to worry about it.
Another store that I’ve been itching to go to is ALDI. They have several stores about 30 minutes away from my home, but I’ve yet to shop in one. I get their flyer every week and have to say the prices look good. One of these days I’ll have to stop by there and let you know what I find.
Speaking of catalogs, our local community education fall schedule arrived today. I’m thinking about taking the ‘build your own web site’ class and best of all, it’s just $49. I’ve been thinking of getting a Web site for years, but when I’ve spoken to web designers they’ve told me it will cost around $1,500 and up to design and set one up. So as you can guess I’ve been toying with the idea of creating my own. Hey, there’s another topic for a Budget Smart Girl’s Guide.
For money saving tips visit www.gardenandhearth.com/Bargain-Shopping.htm and www.gardenandhearth.com/EatingWellonaBudget.htm
Besides having great prices on lots of stuff. I like the store and the catalog because both give you ideas about interior design. Sometimes I’ll look through the catalog and think, wow, I would never have thought about putting those two pieces of furniture together.
Another thing I like about IKEA is everything is designed for smaller houses and rooms, they don’t assume we all own the 4,000 plus square foot house most people insist on these days.
Two departments I think every Budget Smart Girl should check out are the organizing and kitchen ones. If you’ve ever gone looking for storage bins etc. you know the price can soon add up. And the same goes for stocking your kitchen. I think it’s the idea place to visit if you’re looking for bridal gifts too. When you can buy a six-pack of glasses for just $2.99 I can’t imagine shopping anywhere else. At that price if they get broken, you’re not going to worry about it.
Another store that I’ve been itching to go to is ALDI. They have several stores about 30 minutes away from my home, but I’ve yet to shop in one. I get their flyer every week and have to say the prices look good. One of these days I’ll have to stop by there and let you know what I find.
Speaking of catalogs, our local community education fall schedule arrived today. I’m thinking about taking the ‘build your own web site’ class and best of all, it’s just $49. I’ve been thinking of getting a Web site for years, but when I’ve spoken to web designers they’ve told me it will cost around $1,500 and up to design and set one up. So as you can guess I’ve been toying with the idea of creating my own. Hey, there’s another topic for a Budget Smart Girl’s Guide.
For money saving tips visit www.gardenandhearth.com/Bargain-Shopping.htm and www.gardenandhearth.com/EatingWellonaBudget.htm
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