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Blogging the Frugal Life Style in Alexandria and Northern Virginia
November 17th, 2009 Categories: Blog Watch
Blogging the frugal life style does not belong only to the “experts.” Indeed, individuals in Alexandria and Northern Virginia are contributing to the blogging landscape with a wide variety of offerings on how to survive - and thrive - in what some have called “lifestyle deflation.”
Some of the blogs are quite professional and have advertisers but most are your basic do-it-yourself blog.
Stay at home moms, young couples and singles all offer their take on making the most of every dollar. Some share month to month grocery budgets, complete with store by store sales while other focus on activities and taking advantage of coupons. Anyway you look at it, it’s easy to access information that anyone can use.
Here are some of our favorites:
- Frugal Families in Northern Virginia
- Redemption Unlimited
- NOVA Thrifty
- MoneyWise Moms
- Blessings in Bargains
- Frugally Blonde
- Holly’s Savings
- Brunette on a Budget
This list is just the tip of the iceberg. Almost all of the blogs reference other blogs so be prepared to spend some time surfing and finding out about the best bargains in the area - it’s contagious!
Home ownership can also be part of a frugal life style. Call me at 703.927.4554 and let’s find something to fit your budget.
Michael
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Stupid to Smart and Chic in Today’s Blog Roundup
September 25th, 2008 Categories: Blog Watch
Today’s Blog Roundup:
Homeowners Wendy and Doug Grills in Clifton, VA submitted their “stupid” room to the Washington Post’s House Calls and came away with a smart, chic office. Click here to see the work of designers Patrick J. Baglino and Megan Blake.
Want to know more about the rapidly growing world of eDecorating and the world of Web-based designers? Click here and keep your eye for our young friends, Sherry and John, from Richmond, VA.
Need help with fall chores? Click here to reduce your heating costs, clean a chimney, install insulation, make your doors draft free or ready your garden for winter.
Want to turn flea market finds into something fabulous? Check out what Eddie Ross is doing.
Now, you may ask yourself - why is a real estate agent so interested in room makeovers, interior design, chores or flea market finds? I’m interested because they are all things that go towards making a house a home. Rarely does anyone move into a property (new or old) and not do something. Instead, it is that ability to see and think “what if” that can make the difference between a house bought and tenderly loved or a house unsold.
So look around and when you find something that has that “what if” quality, call me at 703.927.4554 and we’ll make it happen.
Michael
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House Calls Tackles A Big But Underused Bathroom
September 11th, 2008 Categories: Blog Watch
This week’s challenge involves a large bathroom (the good news) with a rarely used large tub (the bad news). Designers Sherry Ways and Susan Schemm of Design Scheme Interiors in Washington suggest a sleek new design.
It makes you wonder - who convinced builders that everyone wanted a large whirlpool tub in their master bath?
Michael
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