Posted in Simple and Frugal Living
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As unwelcomed as it may be in the hearts of many, Christmas officially begins in early to mid October. While we don’t want to see this, it does have a simple and frugal benefit.
The fact is, right now Christmas is IN. This means that autumn is on its way out. Most stores have autumn décor items on clearance already. Think ahead for the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration. Take an inventory of items you may need to acquire, such as linens, place settings, or those wonderful accents that can make a table change from drab to dramatic. Head to the store and see what you can scoop up. Be certain to look for items that are simple enough to be incorporated with the items you already own. Autumn color schemes are usually similar enough that you can mix and match for a low-cost. Don’t wait too long, though. In the next week you may not be able find much available. So get some unparalleled autumn décor savings today!
These are my thoughts.
Leslie Valeska
~Contributing Writer~
Leslie Valeska is the lucky wife of Thomas. With children ranging in ages from 4-16, she has had a lot of time to learn and experience much of the fine art of homemaking. She is a writer, speaker, and vintage seamstress. For FREE daily tips and a FREE E-zine on simple and frugal living visit her blog Journey to Simplicity. Need a source of encouragement, inspiration, and support on your journey to Godly womanhood? Visit Simple Journey Ministries (she has a FREE E-zine too!) Of course, don’t forget to visit the Simple Journey Bookstore!
