My college experience was probably very different than the typical college student’s. For the majority of my time in school, I lived at my parents’ house and commuted. There are some definite pros and cons to living at home during college, and I wanted to share my experience to help any soon-to-be college students that are trying to figure out if living at home might be the right decision for them. College was really hard and I’m really glad I found websites with college thesis papers for sale. These really helped me out and furthered my learning. [Read more…]
How I Bought a House at 22
We just recently passed the 3 year anniversary of when we purchased our first (and current) home, and it’s crazy to think how quickly that time has passed by. It got me thinking about the experience we had purchasing our home as young adults and how we managed to pull it off while also planning our wedding at the same time.
When my Husband and I purchased our home, I was 22 and he was 23. Many of our friends and family were intrigued by how we were able to buy a home at such a young age, and while we were both working full-time when we purchased our house, there was much more to it than having a decent income coming in. After all, plenty of lottery winners and millionaires go broke!
Simplified Cleaning Series: Cleaning Routine
After all of the decluttering you’ve been doing, I’m sure you’re ready to make your home sparkling clean, right?! The good news is that we are covering that today and will be talking all about implementing a cleaning routine! [Read more…]
Simplified Cleaning Series: Declutter
Believe it or not, spring is right around the corner! Even in Chicago we’ve been enjoying some warm above freezing temperatures the past few days, and it’s been absolutely wonderful. Seeing as most of you are probably starting to get into spring cleaning mode, I thought this would be the perfect time to share some tips I use for simplifying the process of cleaning my own home. I’ll be breaking this Simplified Cleaning Series down into 4 parts throughout the course of the next 4 weeks.
The first and most essential part that we’ll be discussing today is decluttering. Why is this the most essential part? Well, the less clutter and stuff you have in your home, the less there is to clean. Who doesn’t want less to clean? I’ve talked about the mindset behind simplifying and downsizing, but now it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of how to actually go about decluttering your home and simplifying your possessions. [Read more…]
Non-Clutter Gift Guide: Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages
Hi Friends!
I’m really excited to share some fun, non-clutter Easter basket ideas I’ve rounded up. I truly had a blast putting this together! [Read more…]
Frugal vs. Cheap: What’s the Difference?
There is a big difference between being frugal and being cheap. In my opinion, a line has been crossed when you go from trying to be thrifty and saving your family a bit of money, to being a complete and total cheapskate.
34 Frugal and Fun Date Ideas
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have some great quality time with your significant other. There are plenty of things you can do for cheap or even free!
I’ve come up with a list of frugal and fun date ideas to inspire your next date night/day! Depending on the weather, I’ve separated the ideas by whether they can take place indoors or outdoors. [Read more…]
The Mindset Behind Simplifying & Downsizing
Adapting the right mindset is the first step in simplifying and downsizing your life.
You can desire to make all the changes in the world, but if your mindset isn’t aligned with the actions you need to take in order to actually reach your goal, it’s going to be hard to turn your aspirations for a simpler life into reality.
It can be hard to change habits that have been created over a lifetime. While it is certainly no easy feat, I’m sharing some tips to hopefully assist you in developing the right mindset that will help you in your quest to downsize and simplify. [Read more…]
The 4 Dangers of Busyness
Up until a few years ago, I thought that being busy was a true sign you had “made it” in life. Why surely a calendar filled to the brim with commitments was a sign of success, wasn’t it?
Wrong. So very wrong. There are many dangers that can come from the desire to be busy all of the time. I should know, as I learned firsthand and am still in that learning process of what the right amount of busy is for me in my own life.
I’m sharing what I’ve personally learned to be the dangers that can come from busyness and having a cluttered, out of control schedule. [Read more…]
How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons
Truth be told, I really dislike cutting coupons for groceries. Although I use coupons for other purchases, groceries aren’t one that I seek them out for anymore.
I mentioned this when I discussed my money-wasting habits, but I find the entire process pretty cumbersome and tend to get so caught up in the “deals” that I find myself clipping coupons for items I normally wouldn’t even buy. The area I live in doesn’t have any stores that will double them either, so the opportunities to save money by couponing are pretty limited to begin with.
Have no fear though, as I’ve discovered plenty of ways to save money on groceries without using coupons, and I’m excited to share them with you!
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