When it’s time to tighten down and cut expenses, there are several steps to creating and managing an effective budget. It’s not hard to do, but it’s no fun either. While it’s essential to financial success to go over old statements and pinpoint problem areas to fix, there are other ways to be frugal. You will surely benefit from calling up utility companies or negotiating percentage rates with your creditors, but these painless budget tips, are a good start to saving some money. Best of all, they take minimal effort and don’t make too much of a dent in your personal lifestyle.
The Best Candles to Make Your House More Festive
The Best Candles to Give You All The Festive Feels
It may already be December, and Christmas is nearing, However, I always feel that we can up the festive feel in our homes. So, I have the best candles for the occasion to help make things merry and bright.
When you get home, you want a way to lighten your emotional load, relieve stress and, most of all, feel all those cozy and festive feels. When I am home, I love to wear something cozy yet festive, watch my favorite Christmas movies (there are so many!). However, it’s when I turn my lights off and light my tree and all of my candles that the holiday spirit really kicks in. So, here is a list of my favorite choices for best candles of the season. These candles create a warm and festive glow to my holidays, so your mood immediately improves.
Candles are actually something I incorporate year round. I pick the best candles by my favorite scents, then buy the outer decorative holder for a lot of them. Especially since my favorite year-round scent tends to be one thought of as Christmassy (Is that a word?). For me, my candles are a standard not only for every day but for my holidays. I’m sharing all of my all of my favorites to get you (and your home) in the Christmas spirit!
5 Gifts For Your Best Friend That She’ll Love
Struggling with what to get your bestie? Then you’ve come to the right place! Your friendship is one that should be celebrated and whether for a birthday, Christmas or just a Thank you, I have ideas to help. These gifts for your best friend are sure to thrill even the most discriminating tastes as well as make her smile and think of you everytime she sees them. Another thing to consider for inspiration is the gift trends on Pinterest.
Most Popular Gifts This Year According To Pinterest
One thing is clear if you look to Pinterest the most popular gifts of the year. People are pretty keen on being warm and welcoming with each other. Three of the top five kinds of gifts all relate to how we treat those who are near to us. As you shop for the perfect Christmas gifts this year consider items that fall under these popular categories found on Pinterest. For each of these categories of popular Christmas gifts, I’ll include some links and examples from Pinterest. For additional inspiration, have a look at my 2018 Holiday gift guide.
December Is The Best Time To Buy These 5 Things
December is just crazy when it comes to shopping. Parking lots are packed. Your porch is littered with deliveries. You have relatives and friends on lists you check way more often than Santa does, just to make sure you aren’t forgetting anybody. It’s a big time for shopping and you have a lot to do. There are also a number of December sales you could take advantage of. To help, I have a gift guide that will hopefully provide some inspiration. However, this list of things to buy in December should do you some good as well. Bear this in mind as you cross off your shopping list and consider saving some money on yourself as well.
5 Essential Tips for Black Friday Shopping Success
Black Friday deals are out and it’s time to gear up for the holiday season. This is a great way to get a fast start on your holiday shopping list and even take advantage of some sweet prices for yourself. Before you go, here are some quick tips for Black Friday shopping success.
5 Smart Money Moves That Will Actually Benefit You
Whether you have more money or more debt, there are things you can do to increase wealth and reduce debt. You may start a side hustle for some extra cash, or you may need solutions to grow what you have. Wherever your starting point is, your financial health is important, and it is never too late to start doing something about it. These 5 smart money moves are easy to follow and have proven to be very beneficial.
5 Easy and Simple Ways To Start Growing Your Blog
If you are just starting out with a blog of your own, follow these tips to gain some ground and build on your success. You may be struggling to grow your audience. Maybe you are having difficulty generating the reach or the traffic you would like. These tips are some of the simplest ways to start growing your blog so that you can build a strong following that cares about the content you create.
5 Clever Ways to Organize Your Pantry
It may be hidden from view, but one of the most important parts of the kitchen is the pantry. If it’s an unorganized mess, meal planning can be difficult and food always gets wasted. It’s crucial to have a functioning system that helps you monitor your inventory and use your perishables efficiently. When you have an organized pantry, it amounts to savings in time and money. So, here are five clever ways to organize your pantry.
5 Frugal and Safe Cleaning Products You Can Make At Home
You would be surprised how easy it is to make your own homemade cleaner solutions without the use of harmful chemicals. There is a common thread that underpins most of these cleaners and they can be used for purposes other than what is described below. The best news is that you probably don’t have to go out and buy anything new for these safe homemade cleaning products.