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pink bathroom doesn 't have to look dated." title="Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images" /> A pink bathroom doesn 't have to look dated. Decorating the bathroom with pink began to gain popularity in the mid-1940s. Inspired by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower 's -- first lady from 1953 to 1961 -- love for all things pink, the sweet color then surged in popularity through the mid-1960s. Mamie loved pink so much she redecorated the living quarters of the White House in pink, right down to pink cotton balls . At the height of pink's popularity in the 1950s, adorning the bathroom with a pink toilet, bathtub, sink and tile flooring was very stylish. Many mid-century bathrooms even had pink tile reaching halfway up the walls. Trends come and go, and if you have a pink bathroom, the look is undeniably dated. You can embrace the vintage style, or turn it into another theme altogether. Walls If you love the kitschy charm of your pink bathroom, play it up by pain...

One great thing about frugal living is that being frugal tends to lower your impact on the environment. In honor of Earth Day, we have collected some money saving tips and articles that are also good for the environment. Ride A Bike Get a bicycle. Goodwill stores often have nice used ones for $10 or so. Make sure it's the right size for you, it's comfortable and you know how everything on it works. Then put reflectors on it, a basket on the front and/or back, get a lightweight lock, and go for it. Optional: light, and rear-view mirror on handlebars. And please always wear bright-colored clothes when riding, or at least tie a bright scarf on the back. Thrifty, green people know how to avoid accidents. By Jantoo Cloth Bags For Groceries A few stores in my area, like Fred Meyer, have been selling sturdy reusable cloth totes to use instead of paper or plastic bags. They have nice handles, sit flat and are good for the environment. So I always remember t...