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September 22, 2016 By Yami 6 Comments

Where to Find Cheap Pillow Covers

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With the change of the seasons I enjoy changing my cushion covers. It makes the house feel fresh (cause you get to clean them, ha!) and it gives the home a welcoming and new feel. However, with so many cushions around the house it can get expensive. And while I enjoy making my own covers like in this example, sometimes it helps to just buy them.

Ya know, cause 3 kids can take up some serious time from your hands.

Anyhoo!

I have come across 3 awesome (and even unlikely) places you might want to head next time you want to change things up. The best part is, all of them are under $10!

So sit back and relax while I show you where you can find cheap pillow cushions!

  1. Amazon

I know it’s crazy sounding, but Amazon has some incredible deals when it comes to pillow covers. Who knew!?

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I got these cause I really wanted to see what type of quality they were. Here is what they look like up close.4 683x1024 Where to Find Cheap Pillow Covers

Their zipper is nicely hidden which is a PLUS! But it doesn’t go from end to end, so you’re going to have to smush your pillow quite a bit to get it in.

I will note that you may have to reinforce the ends where the zipper begins and ends to prevent fraying.

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Other than that the fabric is pretty sturdy and the colors were true to the website’s image.

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They also went really well with the current decor I had going on. I really like the contrast between the navy and white and burlap with silver.

I will say that I also ordered these at $4.75 but they were NOT true to the colors pictured.

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The quality and fabric were the same and the navy blue was perfect, but I was looking for a white, not a beige.

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However the quality was still just as good as the striped one and I can still use them, since I use a lot of beige and burlap around the house (as you saw in the picture above), but this is the only thing to take note when ordering.

Just wanna be honest folks! 😉

The order also took a couple more days than the usual Amazon delivery time, but I wasn’t in a hurry so it was no big deal for me.

However, if you are looking for a super affordable update for your cushions, Amazon is my first pick!


2. H&M

Yes, you read that right. The clothing store. I would have never thought, but if you go to their online store, you can check out their home department and let me tell ya, it’s awesome!

They always have a fresh collection of pillow covers like these currently for $2.99:

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And even these for $4.99 (drool)!

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They are of great quality too! They don’t always come with hidden zippers, but the fabric is sturdy yet soft and their zippers extend further than the ones from Amazon, making the less harder to stuff.


Then the final place I like to find great pillow cushions is…

3. Etsy

This might seem like a no-brainer to some, but Etsy is a place for creators (mostly handmade) so you may think that prices might be a little higher than massed-produced places, but nope!

As a matter of fact this will give you an endless amount of options because there is an abundance of fabrics like the ones you can find yourself at www.fabric.com only you don’t have to make them.

SCORE!

Here are some options. While this one comes in at $9.35  (higher than the previous options, you will note the fabrics are stunning and more “designer” looking so the higher price justifies it.

However, at under $10, these are still awesome-sauce!!!

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This other one is only $8.50 

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And they even have stylish options for the holidays, like this one right at $10.00. 

Is anyone else ready for the holidays?!  I know my hubby and I are. He was even playing holiday music the other day while he was grilling. LOL! I am sure the neighbors thought we were nuts! 

 

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So there you have them! If you are looking for some great and super affordable options to change out those pillow covers (and finally wash them), you are welcome!

If you know of any other great places, I would love to know in the comments below as well.

Until next time, happy shopping!

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April 13, 2016 By Yami Leave a Comment

Extending the life of your clothes

Okay, so you know very well that I am a stay at home mom who has to keep expenses at bay since we are only living off one income. You also know that I like to do things myself for the purpose of saving money.  And as you may have guessed, this would also include dry cleaning. Even before I stayed at home, my husband and I barely used the dry cleaners.

Frankly, it was pricey and we were never 100% content with the condition of our clothes when we got them back. I also didn’t appreciate that weird dry-cleaning smell they would come home with either. So, it has been a while since we have taken ANYTHING to get dry cleaned.  A few problems come with this: 1) it gives me more work (and who needs that????) and 2) clothes wear a lot faster due to constant washing.

I have always been good at maintaining my clothes in REALLY good condition, but with a husband and 3 little kids who don’t care about wear…..

….well, need I say more?

So, in the past couple of years I have implemented some things to keep our clothes from getting worn out too quickly. Here are those 5 things you could do as well…

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  1. Zip and button all of your pants and jeans – before they go in the wash. Sometimes, you don’t think about this (or even want to, I mean you already have to check all of the pockets for coins, paper, gum, money). But trust me this goes a long way. If you do this, it will ensure that the zipper does’t snag and tear any other items in the wash and closing the button ensures it doesn’t get caught and tangled with the rest of your clothes.
  2. Laundry mesh bags – Like these. I have 3 and I put all delicates like underwear, bras, anything silk and even baby bibs with velcro in them. Putting your delicates in these bags will also prevent them from getting tangled or caught underneath the rubber gasket, especially in those front loading washers. And seriously if you have babies, this is a life saver.  I put all bibs with velcro in these to avoid the velcro getting stuck and messing up the rest of the kids’ clothes – who wants a shirt with an ugly fuzzy patch on it? And, I always attach the velcro ends together in order to make extra sure it doesn’t attach itself to any other bibs inside the bag.
  3. Turn it INSIDE OUT – If you have anything with special decals, glitter, or text ALWAYS put it in the wash inside out. This will allow that decorative element to stay intact on the fabric longer. In addition, I always hang dry these items (right side out) in order to keep them looking better longer. This also applies to sweatpants. Always put them in the wash inside out in order to prevent them from pilling, but you don’t have to hang these, just make sure to also dry them inside out. And of course if they do pill, you gotta have a clothes shaver like this one at home. I use it on both clothes and furniture!
  4. Hang dry – I have 3 of these hangers in my laundry room. I hang all of my delicates (ahem, you know what they are!) to dry. pressa hanging dryer with clothes clips assorted colors  0181830 PE281929 S4 Extending the life of your clothesIt extends the life of the elastics and keeps colors brighter longer. I also use these for my kids nicer clothes. It seems like baby clothes are MADE to SHRINK, ugh!!!! Hanging onesies, tees and other delicate items helps my kids stay in them longer. Speaking of hang drying… I also hang all of my husband’s slacks and dress shirts for work. Blouses and dresses also get hung. I hang dry…. A LOT. Now, when I do dry clothes I never put them in the hottest setting. I dry the kids’ clothes on low heat and our clothes on medium. The only items I dry on high are towels, bedsheets and bath mats cause they can take the heat better. And lets talk about jeans for a minute…. one of my biggest pet peeves are wrinkled jeans. There is just no reason to wear them that way, but who wants to iron them (I mean, there just ain’t no time for that!). So what I like to do is as soon as they come out of the dryer, I hang them like this….Jeans 706x1024 Extending the life of your clothesIt’s not rocket science peeps, but if you make it a point to hang them while they are fresh out of the dryer and still hot, it prevents them from wrinkling and gives them a pressed look without any work, and you know us moms love that!
  5. Hang your sweaters the RIGHT way –  Don’t you hate when you hang a sweater, then put it on, only to find the ends of the hangers stretched it out and now you have 2 ugly bumps on your shoulders? Well, if you aren’t hanging your sweaters this way, you need to start. I start nicer sweaters out in the dryer and I usually let them dry for about 1/3 of the cycle. This gets them a little dry, but still allows them to hang without over-stretching them which happens when they are too wet and heavy. Then hang them as follows:How to hang a sweater 1024x1024 Extending the life of your clothesFirst, fold your sweater in half, vertically. Take a hanger and slide it underneath like you see above then bring the ends over. If you start hanging your sweaters this way from now on, you will NEVER have those ugly little bumps! Oh yeah!

And just because I like you, I have an extra money saving tip for you. As you may have noticed, I hang a lot of my clothes, so naturally, the loads that go in my dryer are lighter than the ones that go in my washer, so in order to be a little more money savvy I cut my dryer sheets in half. This helps each box of dryer sheets last longer and I don’t buy them as often. You don’t see a difference either – a half a sheet works just fine, especially when the load is not so large! Another win for this SAHM!

Well, I hope you find these tips helpful. Again, they aren’t complicated, but they definitely extend the life of my clothes,
Those are wins in my book!

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If you want to save some money but don’t know how you can make it happen, check out this post here for some great tips!

 

 

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January 13, 2016 By Yami 6 Comments

Some Easy Ways to Save Money

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Have you seen the Powerball lately? Yes, of course you have. It is nice to dream about what you could do if you win, I know I do!

However, if you don’t win tonight you can always do a few things to have a little extra cash in your savings or maybe even your Christmas fund that won’t hurt your day to day pocket at all. Here is what I did last year and it worked like a charm! As a matter of fact, I actually looked forward to saving my money just so I could see my little savings account grow! And when Christmas came around I felt like I had my own little stash of cash to use for everyone. Sometimes, it can feel a little weird to use my husband’s money to buy him gifts, but I started this savings plan without telling him at first and since I am the one who handles the bills at home, it felt like I was actually “working for it” since I was the one who kept track and made sure we were able to do it.

I also recommend 2 great books to cut down on your spending! Keep reading till the end! 

I have already started this year and there is still time for you to do the same. It is called the 52 Week Money Challenge. I had first heard about it on another blogger’s site. Megan from Honey We’re Home posted about it here. Basically what you do is collect $1 the first week of the year, $2 the second week, $3 the third week until you get to the last week and save $52.  [Read more…] about Some Easy Ways to Save Money

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