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Budgets are Bland, But Here’s Why They’re Beneficial
Iâm going to suggest a scenario, and you tell me what youâd rather do. Okay? Say you were forced into a dilemma and had to make a decision between throwing $1000 of your own money out the window of a moving car or you were forced into creating a budget and going through your finances for a half hour? Would you rather sit thrashing in a chair, pencil in one hand and calculator in the other, sweat dripping from your forehead as you look over your bills OR a month from now find yourself out of rent money after tossing a bunch of Benjamins out the window? Youâve got…
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Summer Staycation Ideas
Weâre in the thick of vacation planning season. Lake or ocean? North or South? Domestic or abroad? Wherever your trip takes you, itâll be a blast, but for those of us sticking to our own neighborhoods, we can have fun too! Budgeters who are getting out of debt might be axing the expensive travel temporarily, and thatâs okay. You can still have a wonderful vacation by touring your own town. Here are a couple ideas if youâre scheduling a staycation during the summer months ahead. The Zoo/Aquarium: Okay, tell me you donât like checking out the animals at the zoo? Donât be fooled thinking itâs…
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My Vacation Packing List Must-Haves
As Iâm writing this, we Michiganders are experiencing temperatures in the sixties, beautiful sunshine, no coats required. Tomorrow, though, our neighbors up north are expected to get two feet of snow and weâre fearing the threat of ice storms. Winter just canât let go (even after begging) and even into April we canât shake it off. This quick-changing weather might deceive us for now, but we know spring is coming, and with it, the desperate need for a vacation. Nowâs the time to plan out your upcoming trips, so Iâve listed a few items that I always bring with me that may or may not be on your packing…
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Part 2 Goal Setting 101: Tips on Taking Action
Goal setting is one of the most important practices that will benefit you during any stage of your life. It has a very specific purpose, to make you a better person. You get to pick the areas you feel like you could improve and ultimately, you decide how much better you want to be. It all depends on the goals you pick and your execution of them. They say the sky is the limit, and it couldnât be truer in this space of self-development. So if youâre coming over from Part 1 Goal Setting 101 youâll find out how to take action in reaching your goals here. If you…
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Part 1 Goal Setting 101: Tips to Succeed Before Taking Action
I may have never been as motivated to reach my goals in life than I was at the beginning of 2017. I was jazzed about setting goals and even more hyped when I reached some of them. Donât get me wrong, I usually like to think over my New Yearâs Resolutions and commit to them briefly, but let me tell you, last year things were different. Iâm all about seeking out opportunities to take your dreams to the next level, whether it be getting out of debt so you can buy that house, losing weight and getting in shape, learning a new skill that will propel you into a new…
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3 Unexpected Budget Busters to Keep in Mind
What is more frustrating than setting up an airtight budget where youâre projected to hit all these financial goals for the month only to be blindsided by the uncertainty that is life? Man, it can really throw off your motivation equilibrium when something comes hurling from seemingly nowhere! Iâve been there more times than I can remember, so today I wanted to share with you several unexpected monthly expenses that have not so kindly presented themselves in my personal experience. 1. Health Care This might sound strange, because usually you can foresee a regularly scheduled appointment and plan for it accordingly, but thatâs not always the case. For…
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3 Items to Repurpose in Your Home
Have you ever had a need for a specific item in your home, whether it be design related or functionality? Of course you have, youâre human. Perhaps youâve found yourself in that brain war (and possibly a disagreement with your significant other) of whether or not to shell out money to purchase it new. Or maybe you fall into a different camp. Maybe youâre in the mood to spruce up your home in some way and are looking to repurpose a recycled item to keep the green in your pocket. Iâve been on both ends before, so today I want to show you three different practical items in my own…
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Bringing Zest to my Nest: Patio Edition
Hey All! It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a project with you, way too long! So today I’m sharing how I put some zest into my nest. Inspiration can be hard to come by when living in a small space, but thanks to nature’s bouquet, you can tackle a drab area and make it zesty. Our apartment is on the first floor, so we have a patio rather than a balcony. Other than our two folding chairs, the space is bare. Hubs and I sit out there and read sometimes but it’s not a super inviting lounge area since we don’t have the space for a nice patio set.…
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March Project Recap: Desk Revamp
I may have inadvertently found a new hobby. As you guys know, I’ve been in the market for a new writing desk. For a full recap of my needs that led to this project, check out my pre-project post here. You guys saw the before pictures on that last post but here’s another look to refresh your memories before getting a look at the new (and improved) writing desk. Uhh, guys, I think I really like carpentry. I know I didn’t actually make something out of a hunk of wood, but I did spend several hours reworking that wood desk, and there was something oddly calming about it. If you lived…
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Fresh Tips for Decorating for Spring
âSpring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.â -Doug Larson Dougâs got it right! Donât you just feel so empowered and peppy this time of year? Maybe youâre a Michigander and know the flux of seasons we can experience in one week, but one thing remains the same: the date on the calendar. You know itâs just a matter of time before harsh weather mellows out and warmer temps start to equalize. The extra hour of sun at night pushes us along saying, âSoon youâll be outside to enjoy this accession of my light.â Oh the day when we arenât experiencing a high…
