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Style on a Budget: Re-Fashion Tips for Moms

Hi, I’m Merrick from Merrick’s Art, where I blog about style, sewing, and family life. I’m a mom of a spunky and smart little two year old boy, and seven months pregnant with baby boy #2, and I’m thrilled to be here on ModernMom today! One of my favorite things to feature on my blog is re-fashions. Since it’s hard to find good quality fabrics for a good price and in good patterns, I’ve learned that I prefer to start with something from a store and then make it my own.

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Blissful Beauty Gift Sets We Love

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s often nothing more delightful than a soothing bubble bath. This holiday season, give the gift of relaxation and pampering with a beauty/bath set. It’s the perfect present forteenagers, friends, family members and even hostesses (just to name a few). Here are a few choices for the beauty addicts in your life: Gift Sets to Support a Good Cause Clarins FEED Set ($30)

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Decorating & Window Treatments

Window treatments beautify your space and provide privacy as well. Tempting as it might be to spend on elaborate custom treatments when you first move in to a home, waiting a while saves you from making expensive mistakes. Make note of your personal needs in a space. Decide whether you need to filter glare, block neighbor’s views or just soften the look of a window. Inexpensive temporary blinds or curtains fill in while you ponder your options.

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Black Friday Wish List

Black Friday may elicit nightmarish visions of dragging yourself out of bed at 4 a.m. only to find yourself in the middle of a shopping stampede. So this year, why not beat the crowds and do your shopping online. Below, I’ve put together a list of five staples you’ll need to get through this season in style–a fur-trimmed trench coat, a hobo bag with hardware, over-the-knee boots you can actually walk in, a sequined holiday dress, and a cozy, cashmere sweater–with a great option for every budget.