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How to follow through on your new years resolutions.

Do you struggle to follow through and reach your new years resolutions? You need self control, determination, financial consideration, and DIY know how to reach your new years resolutions.  resolution [rez-uh–loo-shuh n]   – the act of resolving or determining upon an action, course of action, method, procedure, etc.

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Do You Struggle With Being Frugal & Saving Money?

Being frugal is no easy task for most of us.  Everyone has different backgrounds and upbringings. These things shaped you into the person you are today. It all contributes to your habits, values, and everyday decisions. Wither you realize it or not you may have negative feelings about saving that aren’t necessarily relevant to your… Continue reading Do You Struggle With Being Frugal & Saving Money?

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Invest in your future, make smart purchases now.

Invest in your future by making smart purchases now.   Spend well, not more Instead of spending more focus on spending your money well. This is a concept that implies you should spend with a purpose in mind not just to spend your money freely. What are your dreams/goals? Focus on making them happen. What… Continue reading Invest in your future, make smart purchases now.

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Are The Best Things in Life Actually Free?

The best things in life are not free. The best things in life are however simple. We are lead to believe that the best things in life are free. This statement is false, it is a statement that forces people to assume that it all comes down to money being bad. This is where the… Continue reading Are The Best Things in Life Actually Free?

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Self Control: Finances & Aspirations

Practice self awareness, be honest with yourself about your financial situation. •Stop pretending your rich when you are not. •Stop pretending you can afford to eat out every night and attend every activity. •Stop acting like your debt will work itself out. •Stop pretending your retirement is so many years away you don’t have to… Continue reading Self Control: Finances & Aspirations

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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

You would think a quote as easy to say and remember as “a penny saved is a penny earned” should be just as easy to understand. So many people today think that pennies and change are no longer relevant and wouldn’t mind or care if they were gotten rid of. I however do not agree.… Continue reading A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

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How to Make an Easter Tree Basket

This year’s Easter basket was an idea that popped into my head when I was thinking about decorating for Easter. One of my Easter decorations I have is an Easter tree and a few ornaments that I had gotten when I was little. The idea popped into my head that I could give an Easter… Continue reading How to Make an Easter Tree Basket

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An Easy Guide to Gift Buying

Struggling to buy gifts for the people on your lists? Here is an easy guide to gift buying over the years. The decision to give my nephews and nieces ornaments for holidays is one I made a few years back. I had 1 nephew at the time but I knew I would have plenty more… Continue reading An Easy Guide to Gift Buying

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Sell, Give, Recycle

When getting rid of your stuff always make sure you sell, giveaway, or recycle everything you possibly can. Being frugal and environmental can be beneficial to you and those around you. It can enable you to save money while being a good influence on the planet. So if you are downsizing, spring cleaning, moving, or just purging the… Continue reading Sell, Give, Recycle