You just got a Cricut machine and you’re so
excited to use it, but you are feeling overwhelmed and a little bit lost.
Cricut is one of the most popular cutting machines in the whole world, and this
is one of the best, most user-friendly options available out there. So before you make your first
cut, here is a beginner’s guide to help you get started.
Who doesn’t love the
classic Joanna Gaines’ inspired fixer upper style? We all want that timeless
farmhouse decor that you see on her show, but it’s easier to get than you
think. You don’t need to go all the way to Magnolia Market in Waco to get these
great Fixer Upper finds. Here are my favorite Fixer Upper Decor for less on
Amazon.
Charcuterie boards are so popular and
trending right now, and for a good reason! If you're ready to create one on
your own, there are ways to build a charcuterie board on a budget. These simple
tips will give you a board full of great food while staying within your
allotted food budget as well. It might look like an expensive appetizer to
serve, but that doesn't mean that it has to be!
Here are some simple tips on ways to
create a charcuterie board for a low price.
If you have been trying
to redecorate your home, then chances are you know that it can get expensive
very quickly. It takes a lot of cash and a lot of time to put together a
beautiful home, and cash only gets you so far. These DIY swaps are inexpensive and so
easy to put together! So if you’re looking for a cheaper way to redecorate your
home, here are five frugal DIY swaps that you can do to replace that expensive
home decor.
If you’re looking to
make some extra money and have a little bit of crafty know-how, then chances
are you have found yourself looking into flipping furniture. You could be
making $200 or even $1,000 or more doing just a little bit of work a few nights or
weekends. Flipping furniture is a great way to make money and a great side
hustle to start. Here is a flipper’s guide to making money reselling furniture.
Nothing quite beats the
fantastic feeling you get when you redecorate a space or make something with
your hands. If you are looking to create a fresh look for your home while
taking it easy on your wallet, there are plenty of clever ways that you can DIY
anything on a budget! You don’t need a lot of money to do things yourself, and
this post will help show you how!
If you have just moved
into a new place or you are looking for ways to redecorate your home, you don’t
have to go out and buy a bunch of new decor pieces and furniture. There are
plenty of creative ways to use what you already have on hand or create something
with materials to create a fresh and updated look for your space. Here is how
to decorate your home for free.
Do you consider yourself to be a spender? Or are you a saver? When it comes to managing your finances, you likely fall into one of the two categories. I would consider myself to be a saver, but I wasn’t always this way! There was a time when I would have categorized myself as a spender. So what changed? I changed some of my money habits to make me into a saver or a recovering spender, I should say. Here are some of the money habits I developed to turn myself into a saver.
There is no shortage out
there of gurus and experts with a thing or two to say on the subject when it
comes to money and personal finance. Unfortunately, the reality is that with
all this information out there, many money myths have developed as a result of
it. I’m here to debunk ten of the worst money myths that are just plain bad
financial advice!
Credit cards are a
powerful tool that can help you build credit and help protect you from fraud
when you use them for online purchases. While credit cards are an asset if you
can use them, they can become a liability and even dangerous if you’re not careful.
If you are thinking about opening a credit card, here is how to manage your
credit cards responsibly, so you don’t make these same money mistakes.
Do you ever feel like no
matter how much your budget, you can’t seem to get a handle on your finances?
Sometimes it can feel like budgeting ends up not working out because you can’t
keep track of your spending. The reality is that there may be some expenses
that could be ruining your budget or making it harder to stick to! Here are
five expenses that are ruining your budget.
When it comes to
planning a trip with your family, it can start to get expensive quickly.
Between flights or gas, accommodations, and fun while you’re there, you could
be spending thousands on your next trip! To help you save some money and plan
smarter, here are ten mistakes you’re making and how to fix them so you can
afford to travel as a family.
Planning a summer
vacation is so inviting! With so many possible destinations on the horizon and
a year of being cooped up, you are finally ready to head out there and start
traveling again. If you are looking for a great destination to visit this
summer, here are ten of the best destinations to visit this summer.
This week we will be making our final mortgage payment on our home. It's the only debt we have and at 42 and 43 years old respectively, it feels like quite an accomplishment. Sharing about this came after hours of conversations with my husband during our final year of mortgage payments. These types of conversations actually make my husband and me very uncomfortable. My grandma never wanted to talk about money. She would have rather people thought she had no money than people knowing the truth - that because of her frugal lifestyle she actually had a lot of money.
This doesn’t come from us wanting to brag but instead comes from a place of humility and wanting to help others be financially free because being free is a pretty amazing feeling. We felt like this could be beneficial information for others to know. And as I've shared our countdown to the final payment with all of you, many of you have reached out asking us how we did it. Today, I'm going to share how we paid off our home in 10 years and are now completely debt-free. Did you even think that was possible? It is, and you can do it too!
Whether you’re on a tight budget, spending freeze, or just trying to save a little bit of money, there are plenty of fun, free things to do! When it comes to frugal fun, you can’t go wrong with any of these fun free resources in your city! No matter where you live, these are great options for any family. Here are the best free resources you should be taking advantage of.
Habits are pretty hard to break, especially bad ones that we know aren’t good for us, like drinking soda or impulse buys, but the rush of serotonin we get from those habits can make it hard to quit. Your habits, especially when associated with money, can shape your financial future. Do you want to know the secret to building wealth? It starts by cutting these money-sucking habits!
