Book Review - Practically Posh

To be honest, i wasn't expecting much when I requested Practically Posh.  I figured it would be another one of those books that thinks that living on a budget equates to making just a little less than $100,000 a year.   

Fortunately, Practically Posh was a pleasant surprise!  I was excited as soon as I received it, simply from the way the book was made.  The pages are thick and sturdy, and the book has a nice heft to it.  The colors are vibrant, literally leaping off of the page.  It's like a magazine that can stand the test of time and doesn't have ads!  Each section has a different color scheme, with great graphics bordering the pages.  Helpful hints and website recomendations are scattered throughout.  These are the different sections:

Nesting:  Full of great tips to inexpensively decorate your home.  I was thrilled that some of the things we do - like use carpet sampes for coasters, were listed here! 

In the Kitchen:  Has some easy recipes that are appropriate for vaious occasions.  Also has a section on saving at the grocery store.   

 Hip Hosting:  Great guideline to throwing a party without throwing all of your money out of the window! 

Workin' It:  Has some great advice that I would have loved to had when I first entered the job market.  I think by now I've learned most of these truths, but for anyone who hasn't had a "real job" for very long, pay attention!!!

Smart Style:  How to develop your own look so you don't have to spend tons of money following fashion trends. 

Budget Beauty:  What to splurge on, what to do yourself.  A good list of make-ups to buy at the drugstore vs. at the department store for a lot more money. 

Poised and Cultured:  Had  a lot of basic information for table manners, etc. 

Get Packing:  Vacation suggestions - this was one place where I didn't necessarily think she had many tips that would save me money.  When we vacation we try to keep things at around $60/day for the three of us (including room), so you'd be hard pressed to beat that!   

Do Good:  A lot of great ideas on how to give back! 

This is a great, fun book and would make an excellent gift for college grads just now truly starting out on their own.  I think almost anyone could pick out some tips to help them save!