To shop, or not to shop; that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler to pay full retail rather than shop around for sales, deals, coupons… wait, that doesn’t sound right. We’re in a recession here, we can’t afford to spare that penny if we can save it! Thankfully, we have dedicated deal hunters who dig deep for the best prices on nearly everything you’ve every needed to or wanted to buy:

Bargains Deals and Discount Outlet feature daily posts highlighting the best online sales happen right now! Browsing the posts can be dangerous as you’ll no doubt encounter a great deal on something you weren’t planning on buying–but can’t pass up now!

Always on the go? Visit the Shopping Deals and Discount to Go blog for insights on how to shop smarter online and off.

With your new best friends in online shopping, what more do you need? Fashion and home decor inspiration, of course! Use those coupons and codes to revamp your living room or get yourself a trendy new wardrobe from 2010.

I love the rustic cottage, shabby chic look. Something about mixing the old with the new really complements our current times. Little Red House indulges you with big photos and tips on how to decorate your house in this style as well.

DIY is so underrated. Scouring open markets for a diamond in the rough is the best way to find stylish and durable furniture on the cheap! Vintage Comfort blog highlights her recent DIY project (before) and after. Let her know your thoughts on her blog. Mary, we think you did a fab job!

If scouring antique shops and flea markets isn’t your cup of tea, Cinema Style highlights great home decor finds inspired by modern and classic cinema, of course! She takes movies like the Lovely Bones, Julie & Julia and Shopaholic and does an indepth review of the various featured in those movies. An interesting read, to say the least.

-Linda