When you’re trying to spend less, the hardest part usually isn’t the money. It’s the feeling that the day might be dull or missing something. That’s why simple pleasures at home for low spend days matter so much. They give your day warmth, comfort, and enjoyment so a low spend day still feels like a […]
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Today we’re going to talk about a really powerful dual-purpose challenge that I just love… the use what you have challenge. It’s perfect if you’re doing a low buy month AND – which I love even MORE – it helps you declutter your home. The idea is simple. For a month, instead of continuing to
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When life feels crowded with decisions and extra spending has started to feel automatic, you don’t need extreme rules to get traction and bring things back into perspective. You need low spend month rules that reduce second-guessing and make day-to-day choices easier. Before we get into anything detailed about planning your low spend month, remember
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Our home and life rarely become overwhelming all at once. It usually happens little by little… one more helpful purchase, one more decision to manage, one more thing to keep track of. Eventually, all.the.things in our life and home start feeling crowded and busy and just too full. If you’re in that place but a
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It’s a common struggle: opening a closet full of clothes and feeling like you have nothing to wear. The cycle of constant clothes shopping can be tough to break, but it’s entirely possible with the right strategies. Whether you’re dealing with shopping out of habit, a tiny master closet that just can’t handle more clothes,
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You spend a lot of time at home, so it’s important to create a space you love. However, redecorating can be overwhelming and expensive. Thankfully, there are some simple, inexpensive ways to love your home without completely redecorating. These budget-friendly ideas can have a quick and powerful impact on your space. Trust me, even a
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A no spend month is a great way to quickly save money for a goal, but it can also get overwhelming if you try to do too much with the challenge. With these tips for how to have a no spend month, you can cut the overwhelm of a no spend month challenge… and hit
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How Did 2017 Pass So Quickly? Seriously, I lost track of which month it was so many times during 2017. The weeks and months simply flew past! Overall it was a good year — another year of learning, adjusting, and celebrating every small (and big) win. This blogiversary update is short and specific on purpose.
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It happens to most of us every year – plans for making the best of the hot summer months while sticking to a budget manage to go awry and we spend the rest of the year trying to figure out where our money went. Overspending on vacation is the biggest problem for most people. Nearly
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{An Update on My Household and Blog Goals} Wow, here it is — my Blogiversary! I can hardly believe I’ve been blogging for an entire year now! It’s time to give you a household and blogging goals update, talk about how things have been going, and contemplate whether or not to make any changes for
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