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How To Stick To A Budget This Christmas

November 7, 2019 No Comments

Budget for Christmas

Oh the holidays – how we love them so. The fun, the family, the get together’s – there’s so much magic this time of year.

But with the holidays tends to come some unnecessary debt. From the mountain of gifts you’re purchasing, outfit changes for all occasions, potluck prep – the dollars spent tend to add up.

And there’s nothing worse to go into the new year with than waaay less money you intended to, and credit card bills racked up.

Though it’s so much fun to attend and participate in all the festive activities, there are some easy ways to stick to a budget and save some money this holiday season.

These little tips and tricks should help to relieve some of the financial stress that comes with this time of year, but still enjoy the festivities with your loved ones.

Adventures, Lifestyle

Monthly Memories | July 2019

August 15, 2019 No Comments

.Wowza, has it ever been a busy summer so far!

We’ve had a pretty jam packed schedule this summer, with lots of camping and events and though that was all fun, I’m excited to relax for a little while before ramping up again.

July started with a bang as we took part in a huge flying event out at the place we got engaged. The rest of July revolves mostly around our big camping trip, with a few other fun tidbits in between.

Recipes, Tips & Tricks

The Easy Way To Start Meal Planning | Tips & Tricks On A Budget

June 13, 2019 No Comments

Meal Planning

We all know how difficult it can be to eat healthy dinners, stick to a budget and stay away from all those fast food temptations.

I get it – being in your twenties you always have a weird schedule, sometimes having to coordinate with your partner or roommate and so called healthy food doesn’t come cheap (& sometimes doesn’t even taste good!)

After moving out on my own I definitely got the reality slap that food costs a lot and making meals isn’t always as easy as mom made it out to be.

But! After four years of it, I’ve put together a solid system of meal planning, prepping and grocery shopping that works great for us.

DIY's, Home

IKEA Hacks For Every Room In Your House

March 21, 2019 No Comments

IKEA Hacks

Being in my mid-twenties, I’m right smack in the middle of still having a bunch of the furniture I moved out with (aka hand me downs and good old IKEA).

Now having my own place for quite a while now, I’ve been on the hunt to slowly start updating my furniture more towards my style and away from the typical college student set-up (I’m lookin’ at you black-brown).

When I mentioned slowly updating, I meant slow. It’s been well over a year of getting new furniture and I’ve gotten maaaaybe 4 pieces. With many more to go.

Furniture is expensive man!

It’s not easy to justify dropping hundreds on a new kitchen table when you’re still trying to establish your career and you’ve got bills to pay (and other fun things to do).