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Meet Beverly: Nashville’s Storybook Hero

  Librarians never really retire… they just get better! Beverly is one of ThriftSmart’s indispensable volunteers, and she also happens to be a retired librarian. So when you find yourself with decades of knowledge and experience and a few hours of free time, what do you...

Nashville’s Budget Bachelorette Guide

Nashville is the bachelorette capital of the South. And unlike Las Vegas or New York, Nashville isn’t just for high rollers. Bachelorette parties don’t have to be all fancy hotels and expensive spa days. Or maybe you want to do some of that, but still...

How To Save On Your Easter Basket

Easter baskets are a great family tradition. But they tend to get a little more expensive year after year. No longer are Easter baskets just wicker baskets with some plastic “grass”, a decorated hard boiled egg, and an Easter bonnet. Nowadays Easter can feel like...

Guys Guide To Cheap Dates For New Parents

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the “Guys Guide To Cheap Dates For New Parents”. If you are not the guy in your particular relationship, you should forward this to the man who is, and then you can just move along to the Ladies Guide. Are you...

Ladies Guide To Cheap Dates For New Parents

  IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the “Ladies Guide To Cheap Dates For New Parents”. If you are not the lady in your particular relationship, you should forward this to the lady who is, and then you can just move along to the Guys Guide. [caption id="attachment_3390"...

5 Great Nashville Office Party Ideas

Office parties can get political. And even worse, they can sometimes get boring. But that doesn’t have to be the case with your Christmas party this year. In fact, it doesn’t even have to be challenging. It just has to be jolly. Jolly is mandatory...

5 Tips For A Fantastic Friendsgiving

Like Nashville, Friendsgiving is a holiday that is up and coming. At least according to Google, Friendsgiving has grown in popularity every year, and it is for good reason. Friendsgiving is like a holiday but one where you get to choose your relatives. Friendsgiving’s newness means...

Top 7 Best Nashville Halloween Costumes

We all know that in the last 10 years, Nashville has boomed in popularity and growth. Some locals have resented these changes, while others have welcomed it. Most of us are transplants here, just trying to find our way, pursue a dream or find a...

DIY Upcycled Planters

How many live plants are in your home right now? Plants are a great additions to any home, and typically require little upkeep and maintenance. Indoor and potted plants are trending and now is a perfect time to consider greening up your living space. Plants...

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Nashville Dorm Decoration Guide

Welcome back to school, everyone! August and September are busy times for college and university students as they attend orientation, get settled into a new schedule, find their classes, and still try to have a life. You are on your own when it comes to...