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Housing Works Fourth Annual Design on a Dime Event

May 3, 2008 by The Budget Fashionista on May 3, 2008

Kathryn is a HUGE fan of Housing Works Thrift Shop and if you happen to be in the New York area next week, you MUST attend this event, especially if y

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New Uses for Home Goods You Already Own: Green Home

February 27, 2008 by EcoistPaige on February 27, 2008

What: Real Simple magazine gives six new uses for home goods you already own.

What they say: Raisins restore bubbles to Champagne that has lost most of its fizz. Drop a raisin into the open bottle a few minutes before pouring and any last gasps of carbon dioxide that are left in the wine will stick to the raisin’s ridged surface, then release again as tiny bubbles.

What we say: Who knew raisins could give some more bubble to the bubbly? If you think that’s good, check out their tips for bobby pins!

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