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Garage Sale Tips and Tricks that Made Us Over $1000
Now is the perfect time to have a garage sale. We've tested many garage sale tips and tricks over the last few years and found a few that actually work! Of course, everyone's results will be different because everyone has different stuff to sell. Neighborhoods and weather also come into play, but we'll get to that later. If you're ready to take on a garage sale, let's do this!
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The 4 Principles of Frugal Living
We are frugal minimalists here at Hello Brownlow. So it's no surprise that I'm on a "frugal living kick" here lately. We had an influx of spending money (home renovations, medical bills, etc) and need to even our budget back out. A no spend month and buying less all together is a great way to keep spending in check. Frugality and minimalism intersect at this point: buy less. With buying less, you'll often find you are using the four main principles of frugal living: use it up, wear it out, make do, do without.
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How to Pack for a Cruise in a Carry-On
It’s the time for summer vacation planning to begin. While us grown-ups love planning awesome trips for our families, we hate packing all the stuff that goes along with those trips. Our last cruise we did our personal best in packing. We got all of our things into ONE suitcase (and just my things would have fit into a carry-on). You might be thinking… one suitcase for two of you for a week long vacation? Was it a challenge? Oh yeah. Did I use my capsule wardrobe? You bet I did! I was 20 weeks pregnant at the time and I didn’t have a lot of maternity clothes. While at 20 weeks I wasn’t what I call “super pregnant”, I…
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My Capsule Wardrobe Challenge Review
In the month of May, I attempted a 10 items for 30 days capsule wardrobe challenge. I must admit that I was moderately successful! But it is also harder than it looks. I learned a lot and defined my style.
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15 Frugal Things to Do This Summer
Summer shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. There's no need to stress about finding the next thing to do with your family - I've got you covered! You'll find a list of my favorite frugal activities and their estimated costs. I've also included printables for the the kiddos so you can just print, get in the car, and go!
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6 Tips to Declutter When You Feel Overwhelmed
One of the most asked questions I see in my comments, on Facebook, or on other blogs is "How do I start decluttering when I feel so overwhelmed by it all?". I've been there too. I have been overwhelmed and exhausted and just completely over the mess and clutter in my house. I get it.
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Dealing with Decluttering Guilt
Earlier this year I went back to my childhood home. My mission was to help my empty-nester parents empty the attic and declutter my possessions still at their home. I was able to accomplish that, but there was some decluttering guilt leftover. I want to put into context for you just how much was stored in the attic. I’ll round the number down to 100 to make it even. One hundred boxes came down from that hot, dusty attic. Guess how many were mine! If you read about my stuff addiction, you’ll know that I really like my stuff as a kid. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that…
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10 Items for 30 Days Capsule Wardrobe Challenge
Here I am again talking about a capsule wardrobe, a capsule wardrobe challenge, and discarding clothes. Clothing is something we wear every single day. Whether we like it or not, we have to make decisions on what to put on our bodies. Capsule wardrobes make things easier and more simple. This post contains affiliate links. Meaning if you click a link and make a purchase, I get a small commission. This is at no extra charge to you! It’s how we keep Hello Brownlow running. Why do a capsule wardrobe challenge? I’ve built a fall/winter capsule and a spring/summer capsule, but yet, I want a new challenge. Culling my wardrobe…
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Frugal Living for Beginners – 7 Tips to Help You Succeed in a Frugal Life!
We love being frugal in our home. It's always exciting to us when we find something new we can save money on or when we score something amazing at the thrift store. The thrill of saving money and living frugally in new ways is what keeps us going with this lifestyle. Dan is more naturally frugal than I am. He picks and pulls at an expense until he gets to an amount he likes. Items like furniture, appliances, lawn care, and utilities are just a few of expenses he thoroughly reviews before making decision on which to purchase.
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Hi, I’m Amanda and I’m Addicted to Stuff – the Struggles of a Frugal Minimalist
Hi, I’m Amanda and I’m addicted to stuff. Yeah, stuff like clothes, toys for my son, and dinner plates. That kind of stuff. I love stuff a little too much sometimes. It’s the thrill of bringing home something new or new to me. Free or not, I like it. I do call myself a frugal minimalist but I struggle hard. There are points during almost every month where I struggle in the decision to bring something new into our home or not. With frugal minimalism, I want things because I know that they have the potential to bring value into my life. But at the same time I have to…
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