Earn, Save & Live Smart
I not only keep track of our family’s appointments and activities, I also need to organize our finances. A printed planner can help me keep track of those things, but it’s not as organized or creative as a bullet journal. With a printed planner, I can keep track of their daily activities and write down what was spent … Read more
Have you ever read a blog and wondered how the writer could possibly make money doing this? A few years ago, I decided to find out and began a blog of my own. It turned out to be a profitable whim, as blogging is now my main job, one I can do anywhere. I’ve blogged … Read more
Barely a week before December 25th, are you still scrambling for ideas on what to serve for Christmas dinner? Try one of these appetizing dishes from @EatingWell, which range from refreshing salads to no-bake desserts. They are easy to prepare, healthy, and delicious. Click on the link below to start cooking. 26 Last-Minute Christmas Recipe Ideas
It’s 10PM on Christmas Eve and halfway through gift wrapping, you run out of wrapping paper. Sound the alarm bells! What do you do? People get pretty creative when they’re racing against the clock, and not everyone has a partner or friend on speed dial for emergency retail store runs. Luckily, there are lots of … Read more
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up and pass them around while my grandfather reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. As a child, I … Read more
If you’ve had enough of the same decorations every December, then you must try these giant Christmas light balls. These brightly lit globes will surely bring a festive touch to your front yard. You can also set them up on your balcony, patio, window, or doorway. Smaller versions can be hung on trees for a unique light display. You can mix … Read more
Do you love your job? I love mine. It’s the best job I’ve ever had. I write for a living, something I have been passionate about since I was old enough to properly hold a pen. Plus, I get to do it from the comfort of my own home. When I started out a few years … Read more
Your wedding is one of the most important and memorable days of your life. Most women spend years planning their ideal weddings and dreaming of that special day. Many of them find that the wedding of their dreams costs an exorbitant amount of money — enough to pay for a car or even the down-payment … Read more
As a newlywed on a budget, I’m pinching pennies this Christmas. I’d love to buy my loved ones the very best, but we’re just getting started as a married couple and thrifty spending is definitely a priority. This year, I’m relying heavily on DIY gifts — namely DIY scarves! Now, I’m no seamstress, so sewing isn’t … Read more
The holidays are a special time of year. Families come together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company, creating incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Growing up, our best memories were rarely about the presents or the expensive holiday events around town; even now, I probably couldn’t tell you what I got under the tree … Read more