Some say you’ve got expensive tastes. Who could blame you? There’s nothing wrong with having expensive taste. Other than you’re having a hard time fitting your lavish lifestyle into your average budget.

Apps to Maintain your Lifestyle

Here are a few tips and apps to help move things along. As long as you’re willing to make a few compromises and think outside the box, there’s no reason you can’t live that champagne lifestyle.

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Use What You’ve Got – With Pinterest

If your old furniture just isn’t cutting it anymore, you may be tempted to haul it to the curb — or, if you’ve been paying attention, the thrift store — and replace it with new stuff. Not so fast there, Shoppy McGee. You might be surprised what a new coat of paint (or varnish) and new upholstery can do to bring your old digs up to snuff.

If you’ve run out of ideas, jump on the Pinterest app. It has several different ideas for old items. Feel free to deck out that old wind bottle to make a stunning candle holder, or take that old coffee can and make a birdfeeder with a few knickknacks found around the house. Maybe your couch needs a bit of a touch up, if you have a few old blankets you could create an incredible couch cover with step by step instructions found on Pinterest. The best part about it is the fact that you can take Pinterest where ever you are. Who said you had to be stuck with a computer when you can just upload great ideas from your mobile device!

Lose it if You aren’t Using it with “Dubizzle UAE”

When living the high life on a budget it’s important to remember that clutter doesn’t not mean you’re living it at the high light of class. If you can’t see the surface, or there’s an impressive amount of dust accumulating on the surface of the item, you should probably get rid of it.

You can get rid of a myriad of things by utilizing garage sales, family, and friends. But if you happen to be stationed in another country, say Egypt, you may want to give the Dubizzle UAE app a go. With this app you can post your undesirables and make a quick buck to keep on exploring your new home.

Learn to Coupon with “Snip Snap”

If you haven’t figured out that you can save a ton of money by clipping coupons, you’re about to hit a gold mine. You can’t rely on the junk mail that shows up in your mailbox; you’ll likely need to subscribe to your local newspaper’s Sunday edition. Or, if you’re trying to save and happen to have a smartphone, check out the Snip Snap app. This app lets you pull up coupons right on your mobile device. Most people have their smartphones or tablets with them while they’re shopping anyway. Why not have your already-paid-for devices help you save a few dollars and upgrade your device in a few months. Between Samsung and Apple’s warring state, you’re likely to come out on top with your quick and easy savings!

Between these tips and your personal creativity, that beer budget will sparkle like champagne in no time. What are some ways you’ve found to stretch your money and live the lifestyle you want on a small budget?