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Frugal Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks
The end of every year brings a surge of spending in most household budgets. More family gatherings means more food is consumed. The holidays require gifts (by today’s consumer standards) for everyone in your family. And goodness, this Thanksgiving dinner ought to be better than last year! Even though the hope of a frugal Thanksgiving dinner seems out of reach, I assure you that it is indeed possible. Dan and I have hosted Thanksgiving at our home twice now. Both times in was increasingly stressful for us, but it was so worth it. And we didn’t spend much more than our regular grocery budget to host a frugal Thanksgiving. I’m…
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9 Tips to Get Started Decluttering
Our possessions can quickly take over our lives. We pick them up and clean them. They surround us at all times. They break and require maintenance. Your possessions are everywhere - and it can be overwhelming. So overwhelming, in fact, that you don't know how to get started decluttering even though it's your heart's biggest desire. While your possessions weigh you down, the action of decluttering will lighten your load. Literally. Less cleaning, less picking up, less... stuff.
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10 Minimalism TED Talks to Inspire Spending Less
Minimalism is a way of life for many people and the movement continues to grow. A more minimalist lifestyle can influence many areas of your life: home, schedule, stress level, and even finances. When you buy less and purchase with intent, you often times spend less money. That method of intentional living echos across these 10 minimalism TED Talks that will inspire you to spend less.
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How Much Should I Spend This Christmas?
We’re all consumers here. And almost all of us get the instant gratification of spending money. We especially enjoy it when we purchase gifts for others. The thought of Oh, they’re going to love this! Runs through our minds at every purchase and makes us feel like a gift-giving superhero. But are you wondering how much you can afford to spend this Christmas?
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How to Budget for Christmas
The holidays are meant to be spent family and the ones you love. Not stressing out about how much you’ve spent on gifts for them. I am all too guilty of overspending during the holidays. If you’re like me, you need an easier way to stay on budget. This budgeting process is like magic. It’s quick AND it’s easy. While list-making and budgeting aren’t revolutionary processes, they will make your life simpler and stress-free. Plus, you’ll feel rewarded when you see your account balance and how much money you saved. That’s exactly why I love this budgeting system for the holidays.Â
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Best Digital Detox 30 Day Challenge
Life is stressful, I get it. You turn to your phone or tablet and scroll into infinity on Facebook or Instagram only to look up and see that hours have passed and nothing got done. What if you could turn your mind back on and be happier, less stressed, and more productive? Your answer - digital detox.
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Digital Minimalism – What is it?
Minimalism is very popular with multiple generations right now. We all seek to live a simpler, stress-free life when the world tells us we need more. It just happens that a simpler life occurs when we have less clutter in our lives. When you think less clutter, physical items in your home might immediately come to mind. But what about your digital life? Is there such a thing as digital minimalism?
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Why We Keep Clothes We Don’t Wear + How to Let Go
I love my small closet. I've made a capsule system and rotate with the seasons. But there were several pieces lurking in my wardrobe that I just couldn't part with. That too expensive dress that no longer fits, the maxi skirt I thought would look killer, the baggy t-shirts I wore before I lost 30 pounds. They were all still there. Why? Why do we keep clothes we no longer wear?
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How to Prepare for a Busy Holiday Season
Labor Day marks the beginning of fall for most people. The heat may still be there, but let's face it: we're all ready for football, leggings, and pumpkin spiced everything. Football season blends into Halloween, Halloween into Thanksgiving, and before you realize it Christmas is here! Take a deep breath. I have a few things to help take the burden off of your shoulders!
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Minimalist Fall Capsule Wardrobe
Do you see that in the forecast? It looks like fall! Fall is my favorite time of the year. It's cooler, but not bitterly cold, the leaves change turn my favorite color (orange), and oh, my birthday is in the fall! And this year, my fall capsule wardrobe is the smallest it has ever been. Just 21 items.
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