This is the quick and dirty break down on how you can negotiate for higher pay. We all want to make more at our jobs. Why waste time working for less than what you could be? 1. Know your numbers Your personal statistics. If you have 75% productivity on a daily basis, tell them. If you personally raised your… Read More
The Lazy Way to Care for Thick Hair- Easy to follow process for a healthy head of hair
I get asked almost daily what my hair care routine is. I’d estimate around 3 to 5 times a week. I have to say, I got lucky and was born with thick hair…And it’s pretty awesome. I’ve been getting compliments on it my whole life, and at 35, I still get asked how I maintain it pretty regularly. The funny… Read More
Don’t Waste Your Food. How to Meal prep to stay on Budget.
If you want to maintain a steady budget, meal prepping can be your best friend. You can clip coupons, grow your own vegetables and buy in bulk all you want, but if you don’t have a plan for where that food is going and how you’re going to space it out, you can really waste a lot of food. I did a… Read More
How to Use Amazon to Find Discounts- And Stay on Budget
When I know what I want but don’t need it urgently, I use Amazon to help me stay on budget. With a little planning and a lot of patience, you can save money on the items you were going to buy anyway. Why not let the system work for you? Get discounted prices for the stuff you want. Amazon. Amazon…. Read More
Online grocery shopping saved my grocery budget. Simple tip to double your savings.
“Couponing? I don’t have the time or patience for that mess.” A close friend really said that to me. What The What!! How can you hate free money? It has never been easier to get and use coupons. You don’t even need to clip them anymore. You can just upload them straight to a rewards card through your smartphone. Posts may contain… Read More
How I Earned $10 Last Month by Doing Nothing!!
*Posts may contain affiliate links to products I like or even products I don’t like. Sometime they throw things in the mix that I’ve never even heard of. Click on pics and words knowing it may take you to a sales page, and if it does… I hope you like it. :)* This is by far the easiest way to… Read More
5 Unexpected Places You Can Bargain For Deals
I love a good deal. Something about saving money gets my blood pumping. My blood pressure rises and I feel excited. It’s almost the same feeling I get after exercise. After years of working on my bargaining skills, I have found a few places that will regularly make deals, you just have to ask. There are many places that you expect to… Read More
52 weeks to $1000- Be prepared for Christmas! Free printable savings plan
Save an extra $1000 for those holiday expenses with this easy to follow Christmas savings plan. Christmas is always just around the corner. Well, it seems that way at least. I know the season isn’t about gifts, but it is nice to be able to afford them. We all know it doesn’t end there, that is just the beginning of the… Read More
5 Cheap and Easy Dinner Ideas – Menu planning for busy nights
Want a home cooked dinner that practically makes itself? Me too. You tell me where to find it, I’ll meet you there. Ok, back to reality… Dinner doesn’t have to be a long hassle, just a short one will do fine. Here are 5 easy dinners you can make any night of the week to keep everyone fed and happy. … Read More
Low Cost Birthday Party Ideas
Throw the birthday party you want, without throwing money away. Kids are expensive. Pretty much everything kid related has a hefty price tag on it. Don’t get me started on clothing, sports, or college. I’m sure I could Google some statistics on the current and rising costs, but I don’t need to. I know that whatever it is, I’ll be frowning (and… Read More