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Earn Extra Cash On VarageSale #sponsored

November 5, 2015 by Dawn McAlexander

Earn Extra Cash Selling Items You No Longer Want On VarageSale #sponsored

Are you ready to clean our some of your stuff that you no longer want? Are you ready to purchase some new items at great steals? Then listen up! Bargain hunters and savvy sellers of North Carolina, we’re thrilled to announce that VarageSale has launched new communities across the state as of October 13th, 2015. And there are several in North Carolina to make it super convenient … [Read more...] about Earn Extra Cash On VarageSale #sponsored

DIY Fairy House – An Upcycled Creamer Bottle Craft

November 4, 2015 by Dawn McAlexander

DIY Fairy House - An Upcycled Creamer Bottle Craft

Got an empty creamer bottle? Don't throw it out! We have a craft for you today that we think you and your kids will love: a DIY Fairy House. This upcycled creamer bottle craft is really easy and inexpensive to make, too. Plus, it's super cute and colorful. With the fall leaves disappearing, I could use some color in my life. How about you? … [Read more...] about DIY Fairy House – An Upcycled Creamer Bottle Craft

See What You Can Buy With $150 At thredUP! #ad @thredUP

March 6, 2014 by Dawn McAlexander

Get name brands like Rock and Republic, Abercrombie and Fitch and Nike for less at thredUP online consignment store. #sponsored

Welcome to prize #1 of the SPRING Fashionista Giveaway Event on Cheap Is The New Classy! This event is hosted by The Chief Blonde at Still Blonde After All These Years and Katy from Modly Chic. It's the coolest and best all Fashion - only FASHION event - you will find! The SPRING Fashionista Giveaway Event is the largest fashion giveaway event on the internet with $26,000+ in … [Read more...] about See What You Can Buy With $150 At thredUP! #ad @thredUP

My Style: Get The Ombre Look #frugalfashion

August 15, 2013 by Amber {contributor}

The ombre look with DIY ombre jeans shorts, an Old Navy henley tee and Ross shoes. This entire look was less than $25

Get the Ombre Look for less than $25 ~ This week for my Frugal Fashion challenge, I chose to wear the Ombre shorts that I made and designed myself, my Old Navy shirt, and my cute strappy sandals from Ross. My favorite piece in this outfit would be my Ombre shorts by far because I believe they are very slimming and flattering to my body type. Also, they are a great way to … [Read more...] about My Style: Get The Ombre Look #frugalfashion

Win $25 Gift Code To ThredUp {US Ends 8/16} #BackToSchool #sponsored @thredup

August 1, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

ThredUp Giveaway ~ Welcome to the 2Kool4Skool Giveaway Hop hosted by The Review Wire and Review Wire Media. All participating blogs have a giveaway of at least $25 so hop down the list to see what they have in store for you {and for more chances to win}. Also, make sure to check out the Grand Prize over at The Review Wire and enter to win a Back To School Prize Pack … [Read more...] about Win $25 Gift Code To ThredUp {US Ends 8/16} #BackToSchool #sponsored @thredup

Back To School Shopping On A Budget: Day 4 #sponsored @thredup

July 26, 2013 by Amber {contributor}

Back to school shopping for Vera Wang and Twenty One clothes on a budget with thrifting from ThredUp

Vera Wang and Twenty One On a Budget ~ If you have been following along with the Back To School Shopping On A Budget challenge, you have seen me purchase two nice outfits so far - one featuring Juicy Couture and Gap another featuring Banana Republic and Express and Day 3 featured Levi Strauss and New York and Company. We are halfway through the challenge now, see what I … [Read more...] about Back To School Shopping On A Budget: Day 4 #sponsored @thredup

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Dawn is a full time writer and content creator. Besides Cheap Is The New Classy, she also owns and writes for EatPlayRock.com, an entertainment site. Her interests include traveling, attending music events, DIY projects and reading. Dawn has a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, their dog, Marley, and their cat, TJ.

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