I'm a salesclerk at a wonderful re-sale boutique that sells designer brands for less money. I love writing, reading and spending time with family. Being a student and a newlywed has taught me money tricks that I'd like to share with you. If you like what you see check out my blog for other writing projects!
Meal planning and great recipes help make family meals what they should be; a time to eat together and talk about each other’s day. These three recipes are not only crowd-pleasers but a jump-start to your go-to recipe collection.
A couple hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin’s advice to young tradesmen was “time is money.” Are his words still relevant today? How true are they and how should we heed this advice as Christians?
Furniture and decorations in our homes should be an extension of our lives. These personalized DIY craft projects will add charm to your home and will not be found anywhere else.
Maybe you’ve tried thrift shopping before and had a bad experience or didn’t find anything you wanted. If you’ve never gone thrift shopping, stepping into a thrift store can be intimidating. You could become overwhelmed by the amount of inventory or fear the horror stories about secondhand clothing. These tips can make you more confident in finding your treasure for a great price that fits your budget.
Some people say it’s better to have a small wardrobe of high-quality items, but some people like having a bigger wardrobe with less expensive items for variety. The quality and size of your wardrobe depends on your lifestyle, but I think we can all agree the following items are staples in every person’s wardrobe. It’s worth saving a bit more money for a higher quality product when you wear it everyday. So here are some wardrobe items worth purchasing, once you have the money, of course.
We shop because we love it, we buy duplicate items on accident and we buy things only to forget them. Is there anything we can do while we wait for our walk-in closet prince to come rescue us?
Winter brings Christmas, cheer and snow, but it also brings dry skin and chapped lips. The cold temperatures aren’t kind to our skin. Even when we moisturize with expensive lotions, little flakes appear to make us uncomfortable, itchy, and self-conscience. And costly make-up can’t hide it. These frugal tips will help battle the winter beauty blahs. You deserve an at-home spa day that will leave you feeling refreshed from head to toe.
The cold season doesn’t have to be a hiatus from style if you’re willing to put in a little extra effort; you can be stylish, warm and comfortable at the same time. These tips should revive your wardrobe blahs and avoid an unnecessary shopping trip.
New Year’s Day can be seen as an insignificant holiday. Some people think of it as the beginning of another difficult year. I look at it as an opportunity to make goals for yourself and work hard to improve your weaknesses. It’s a time to be grateful for the last year and hopeful for the year to come. These new year’s resolutions can be on everyone’s list.
My husband and I love to play board games. I saw a recent commercial for a fun game that he would love – but found out it costs over $60! Over the years I’ve learned some fantastic games that won’t cost you your weekly grocery budget.