One of the things that must be done but costs quite a bit each time is hair cuts. everyone needs them and they really help a person to feel good about themselves. If you can learn how to cut hair yourself it can completely cut out an expense or help to stretch your money further. […]
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Budgeting 101 Part 3
So now you have a budget and are living on it. Well, one thing that has made a difference in how I look at the amount of money I can spend in a month is to look at it pay check by paycheck. This is called an allocated budget. This means that you break down […]
New Year’s Resolutions Ideas That Aren’t Health Focused
This year you can easily enjoy keeping these New Year’s resolutions that aren’t health focused. Not only will they help you to improve your life, but they will also improve the lives of those around you. A resolution is anything you want to change to improve an area of your life. These tips are great […]
Kids Bedroom Makeover: Making Room for 4
With Number 4 due in 2 short months we have started to do a little makeover of the kids room so everyone will fit. As some of you may remember a year ago we moved into a 950 sq. foot house with at that time our family of 5. We will now have 6 and […]
7 Last-Minute Easy DIY Halloween Decorations You Have In Your Home
If you are like me, last-minute easy DIY Halloween decorations make up a majority of your decorating. I am not sure why but it seems that Halloween sneaks up on me. You would think because it comes on the same day every year that I would be able to do it, but I don’t. These DIY Halloween […]
10 Best Fall Road Trip Destinations On The West Coast And Midwest
Fall is coming and that means the best fall road trip destinations are in store. The cool air, the amazing smells, and the beautiful red, yellow, brown and orange leaves will soon start to happen! Bonfires, apples, and pumpkin EVERYTHING are coming too. When I say everything, I do mean everything! Last year I even […]
How To Cook More At Home So You Stop Eating Out
Sometimes the idea of having to cook more at home can be a very daunting task. Most people who eat take out often, think they would never have time to do it. Since I was married I have always made dinner with the exception of a few times we went out to eat. It was […]