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    Last year I wrote about how after five years in our home, I still hadn't decorated it. I was simply paralyzed by options, and choices, and just did nothing instead. I'm happy to report that now, six months later, I've finally taken some small steps that have made my house at least start looking like we own it.

    Oh, there's still much more to be done, but I at least got my office started, and found bedding for my daughter's "big girl" bedroom, and found a mirror to hang in our dining room wall. Even more, that mirror is actually hung!

    I found that while I didn't have the budget to hire a decorator who would just do the whole thing for me, there were plenty of other free or less-expensive options out there to help people like me. Here are five to consider if you're also home-decorating challenged ... or just want a fresh perspective.

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    Matt Damon's Miami Beach mansion looks like SO MUCH FUN. Seriously, could I love this guy any more? Well, maybe if he handed over the keys to his pad!

    Listed at $20 million dollars (a wee bit over my budget), this mansion has the most amazing views. You just have to read on to see the incredible place for yourself. All together now: O-- M-- G!

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    I can't wait to hear what you guys think about this particular room! Designer Rachel from Copy Cat Chic put together this black and white room for her toddler daughter Arden. I personally love a basic color palette like this, but I know for some people, it can seem a little stark. 

    Click through to see more details below!

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    This fantastic nursery renovation caught my eye and I knew I had to share. Parents Luke and Brooke took this dark wood paneled room and transformed it into a calming space to comfortably fit their baby boy.

    See more of this sweet little bedroom below!

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    I think we all dream of having a special space set aside for our kids to enjoy some quiet time for study or play, and definitely a little creativity! I came across this dreamy one from Rachel at Pencil Shavings and fell in love with the bold use of color and fun details. 

    Click through to see more of this fantastic room below:

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    One soldier in Afghanistan says his life was saved -- by a cat. Staff Sgt. Jesse Knotts was an emotional wreck after seeing two of his friends "violently taken away" in the war zone by suicide bombers. He says he was in his office crying when the sweet tabby cat he had earlier snatched off the streets because he was being abused came over and crawled into his lap. His life, and the cat's, would never be the same.

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    Fighting fire with fire doesn't work; neither does fighting hate with hate. Fighting hate with humor, on the other hand, is brilliantly effective -- especially when you add a touch of brightly colored paint. Just ask Aaron Jackson, otherwise known as My New Hero. Jackson, a co-founder of the charity organization Planting Peace, didn't know anything about the Westboro Baptist Church until he heard the story of 10-year-old Josef Miles' profound solo protest (Miles stood opposite a line of Westboro members picketing with their usual array of "God Hates F*gs" signs holding a sign of his own making, which read "God Hates No One"). Naturally, Jackson was inspired by Miles (and appalled by Westboro) and wanted to help, but couldn't think of a way how ... until he noticed that a house across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church was for sale.

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    There are many things I look forward to about spring: Warmer weather, daffodils popping everywhere, longer days with more sunlight. But one thing I'm never excited about is spring cleaning. Everyone's talking about it right now, and it's kind of giving me a headache -- mostly because I know my home really needs it.

    So fine. Spring cleaning, SPRING CLEANING. All right already. I'll do it, but I'm not gonna like it. If only there were a website with lots of pretty pictures to motivate me... Pinterest to the rescue! Here's some inspiring spring cleaning Pinterest boards to follow if you're like me and need help getting started.

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    Meet the Wagasky’s, the Las Vegas family of four that lives debt-free on (wait for it) $14,000 a year. That’s just over a thousand bucks a month, folks. A scratch under $270 a week. I hate to say it, but I don’t think that even covers our grocery bill. But dad Jason and mom Danielle have found a way to make it work, and they say it makes them “happier” and “a better family.”

    The frugal lifestyle began out of necessity in 2008 when Jason, a former Army sergeant, was stationed in Iraq. Danielle was left managing the home, two kids (Keigan and Libby), and the budget.

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    Terrariums are the best way to add a little green to your surroundings with a minimal amount of effort -- no green thumb required! The best part is that you can build a terrarium out of just about any kind of container as long as you have the basics on hand. That cool geometric cube terrarium above is from Etsy seller ABJ Glassworks and comes with a simple starter kit, plants included.  

    I've pulled together a few more fabulous terrarium inspirations and ideas for you to browse through below.

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