One more sign of a frugal and green teacher: low- and no-cost room decor. First, train pictures illustrate our theme of "All Aboard the Fourth Grade Express!" ... little creativity makes a world of difference and saves a bunch of money. Is there more in the NaBloPoMo edition of the Frugal and Green Teacher? You'll have to click back next Monday to find out.

... the table, how it all came together and much of it I paid very little and yet since it is in the same color scheme it all goes together. Keep in mind Farmhouse Cottage decor is a little of this and a little of that . I think in the old days when people put on a party they joined together with all their best goodies to set the table and have a good sized spread for a large group of company. YOU ...

... . I have been known to go a little overboard on the candy. But, it's the one little indulgence I allow my Inner Creative Birthday Party Queen. 2. We pass on the helium balloons and extra decor. Every year I splurged on a tank or two of helium. While helium balloons are a delight, they're also an extra expense we can do without. I don't buy fancy plates any longer, but opt for solid ...

... will replace the toilet when we add the new floor. Cabinet hardware and switch plate covers were also replaced. The counter and faucet were replaced last year with bonus points for Home Depot. The light fixture wasn't exactly what I wanted, but it was within price range, and the best match. Reward points used: Discover and Mypoints.com. Before: Dingy 70's decor with 80's wallpaper.

... 39;t like the look of something, but you like it's function, buy a can of spray paint! It's amazing what you can do! I spray painted some magazine archival boxes to match the decor of my sewing room. I really didn't want office black/gray in my sewing room. I also picked up a metal basket from a garage sale that wasn't the right colour. I spray painted that to match my sewing ...

... in the Spring.  The tree would not let it go. I guess it  loved that necklace of wire and white lights.  Must be a female tree… Simple is better. Simple is frugal.  Simple is easier on the put up and take down.  But I could use a wreath and spot light for the front of the house. Hmmm, nothing is quite simple, is it? Anybody seen an over-the-top National Lampoon Grizwold type Christmas ...

... on the wall and use for name cards at the table. You can save a lot of $$ by not going overboard on holiday decor. 5. Clean all week long in little sessions. Just as I break up the cooking for Thanksgiving day, ... of hosting Thanksgiving without going bonkers or broke. What tips do you have? I'd love to know! Share 'em in a comment! Thanks for reading and subscribing to The New Frugal Mom!

... has changed over the twenty years and how one could endure and thrive in the home decor space. I admire your passion for remaking and revitalizing beautiful, pre-owned items. ... you launched the Shabby Chic brand? When I opened Shabby, I knew very little about business although I was always frugal and I organized my personal monies well. The most important element in an entrepreneur, I ...

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... "DIY" Thanksgiving & Christmas decor... One thing I saw was spray painting pine cones ... /floral arrangements for "fall" decor... 5. DIY storage ideas. The most recent  ... family room (the drapes were new, and the pillows were used for decor only) and I couldn't have gotten them cheaper anywhere else! Some may call me frugal or cheap, but I call it "thrifty ...