Decorating Places to Shop on a College Dime

Decorating Places to Shop on a College Dime

We all know the college-student lifestyle means lots of Ramen and no money.  So where can college students shop to decorate and personalize their apartment space? First things first, check out the Dollar Stores and Dollar Generals in you area.  These places are loaded with college goodies and useful items, and they’re all right around that dollar price.  What more could a college student ask for? The next best place to look would be those thrift stores you see around.  Check out your local Salvation Army, CHKD, Goodwill or YMCA thrift stores for things to decorate the pad with.  Not only are these places flooded with unique and interesting items, but they are at a good price for college spending and generally benefit some charitable organization. If you have an eye for fancier and more designer things, and the Dollar Tree and thrift stores just aren’t cutting it for you, take a look at some designer consignment stores.  T.J. Maxx, Ross and Marshalls are all stores that will fit your trendier tastes while still keeping your wallet fat. Be sure to check out antique stores, they hide some unique items!   This last place to look tends to be hit or miss, but if you’ve got a good eye you can find some treasures.  It’s yard sale season!  People have just finished their spring cleaning and are pulling out their junk to sell off and get rid off.  If you’re observant and a little lucky,then you can find some really good deals on lots of neat and unique things.   Pictures by:  pinprick, RetailByRyan95, zieak, blipfish, and Ahm76 on flickr.com
Related Topics (2)

Recommended Posts

How To Evaluate A Neighborhood

How To Evaluate A Neighborhood

Unless you live in the town you are moving to, evaluating the neighborhood will likely be an important step in the search for an apartment. Knowing which places in a town are good choices and which to stay away from can be a challenge, but there are some ways to get a feel for the […]

read more
A Simple Guide to DIY Furniture Maintenance

A Simple Guide to DIY Furniture Maintenance

More than any other factor in your apartment, your furniture defines your overall style. Furniture helps set atmosphere, designates a room’s functionality, and determines the flow of the space in question. But even more than that, the furniture you choose serves as a constantly-visible expression of your personal style. What we’re trying to say is […]

read more
Kitchen Herb Garden

Kitchen Herb Garden

  Love herbs? Cooking with herbs adds dimension and flavor to foods, but can become costly going out to buy fresh herbs from the superstore when you need them. Growing and herb garden can be easy and fun – you can even grow one in your kitchen! Plant your herbs in a pot and place […]

read more

Pick a Category or Topic

Categories

Topics