If you find a great bargain pair of shoes in the wrong color, consider dyeing them. This works really well with leather shoes. Same goes for bridesmaid's shoes - most colors can be dyed darker so they can be worn again. Your local shoe repair shop will probably offer this … [Read more...] about Dye odd colored shoes
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Take care of your shoes, for a long life together
Over the long run, getting a good deal on a pair of good, sturdy and comfortable shoes is a better bet than buying lots of cheap ones. Poorly made shoes can lead to foot health problems and end up costing more if you keep replacing them. Take care of good shoes with regular … [Read more...] about Take care of your shoes, for a long life together
Repair your shoes before replacing them
If you've invested in a good pair of shoes that have treated you well, consider repairing them or resoling them instead of getting rid of them. Resoling a good pair of boots or shoes, or re-heeling a nice pair of pumps can be much cheaper than buying brand new. Check out the Shoe … [Read more...] about Repair your shoes before replacing them
Substitute baby furniture with regular, less expensive furniture
Much baby furniture is overpriced because it is considered specialty furniture. However, you can find regular furniture of a higher quality and better value, just by shopping around. Consider consignment shops and garage sales, furniture sales, and nude-furniture stores (which … [Read more...] about Substitute baby furniture with regular, less expensive furniture
Invest in a money-saving guidebook for baby products
The best baby guidebooks will save you way more than their cover price. A popular example is Baby Bargains. Consumer Reports has the Best Baby Products book as well. These are loaded with product reviews, checklists and other useful suggestions for saving on all the baby products … [Read more...] about Invest in a money-saving guidebook for baby products