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The economy’s got everyone on edge, but now there’s hope and help with Kris Koederitz Melcher’s Chick Living: Frugal and Fabulous. It’s a Real Life guide packed with thoughts and tips for any recession-wary (and weary) chick who wants to have it all without having to pay a lot. From clever wardrobe secrets to creative entertaining ideas to why-didn’t-I-think-of that home decorating ideas, Melcher teaches us how to live frugally without forsaking fabulousness—or fun. There's even a section at the end of each chapter with practical exercises and space to jot down your own frugal and fabulous ideas. We can all learn a lesson or two from Melcher who, in her first year out of college, paid every bill on time and had funds left over to decorate her pad, put together a Grown-up Girl wardrobe, established a savings account, and had fun. It's an expensive world out there, but never fear. Help is on the way with this guide to tell you when to pull your wallet out and when to put it away. Quit dishing out five bucks for your morning latte and start making your frothy favorite at home. Forgo home furnishing stores and discover the gold mine awaiting you at yard sales and thrift shops. Invest in classic wardrobe pieces and indulge in a few inexpensive accents but beware the enticing lure of fad clothing. You'll find everything here but the kitchen sink (although Melcher tells you what should be kept underneath it). Whether you're in search of a job, a roommate, a couch, or a recipe, Melcher's preparedness savvy is the ideal remedy for any fund-hungry chick. You'll thank your extra pennies she's put her hard-won wisdom and wit into a guide for the rest of us.

Release date: September 1, 2005
Conari Press
Paperback
$18.95
320 pages
ISBN: 1-57324-205-5
Illustrations throughout

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