Christina Tiplea

Conquer Overwhelm. Live Intentionally.

7 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary

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Looking for fun celebration ideas that will allow you to enjoy your spouse's company but won't bust your budget? Here are 7 frugal ways to celebrate your anniversary or any other special occasion. These even make for great regular date night ideas! The hubby and I are celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary next month! Kind of hard to believe we’ve been together for 9 years and married for 3 of those already. Man does time fly…

I was brainstorming some frugal ways we could celebrate our anniversary that we would really enjoy, yet wouldn’t cost a fortune at the same time. While we would love to do a weekend trip alone somewhere, I can’t imagine leaving Little Miss behind or spending hundreds of dollars on just a weekend for the two of us.

I came up with some fun celebration ideas for us to choose from and though that I would share with you all too in case you need help brainstorming some of your own ways to celebrate anniversaries or other special occasions coming up! [Read more…]

Your Free Credit Report: What It Is, Why You Need It and How to Get It

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Are you checking your credit report as regularly as you should? Guard yourself against identity theft, fraud, and a poor credit score by reading these great tips all about the importance of your free credit report!Hi Friends!

We have a fun first on the blog today – our first guest post! My friend Ali reached out to me and wanted to share some important information about free credit reports with us. With identity theft running rampant these days, staying on top of your credit score is so crucial. I thought she had some really fantastic advice to share, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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5 Easy and Inexpensive Fall Decor Ideas

by Filed Under: Holidays, Saving Money

Wondering how to decorate your home for fall within a budget? Here are 5 easy and inexpensive fall decor ideas that are practical too!The start of fall is so refreshing to me. As much as I love summer, there’s something about the crisp air, colorful leaves, and fun fall activities that I really look forward to.

This might be a little on the early side, but I usually like to put my fall decor up shortly after labor day weekend. By the end of August, I’m ready for some cooler weather and being able to wear sweaters and jeans on a daily basis.

I love fall decor, but I’m not the craftiest person and can’t make half of the cute things I see on Pinterest. So I tend to gravitate towards inexpensive options that require zero crafting on my part, and don’t take up a huge amount of space when I need to store them after fall is over. [Read more…]

Free Resources to Further Your Education

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Learning new skills and furthering your education should continue beyond just your years of schooling! Use these free resources to further your education and build a skill set that will help you challenge yourself and succeed in life!I think that many of us place great value on receiving an education, but forget that education and learning should continue beyond just your years of schooling.

Our brains are like sponges, and they tend to thrive when we challenge them and allow them to soak up information that we expose them to.

While many of us enjoy challenging ourselves and learning new skills, I think that it’s not always feasible with everyday life to expect yourself to enroll in classes you have to attend in-person or pay thousands of dollars for. [Read more…]

Tips for Saving Money When Hosting a Party

by Filed Under: Family, My Life, Saving Money

Throwing a fabulous party doesn't have to mean spending a fortune! These 6 tips for saving money when hosting a party will help you stick to your party budget!This past weekend we finally celebrated Little Miss’s 1st birthday with our families! She was sick on the original party date so we had to reschedule for a week later, but ended up having even more family members able to attend once we changed the date so it actually worked out better for everyone!

We had a great time seeing everyone and it made her birthday a bit more “official” feeling. Although I’ve hosted parties before, this was the first time I’d ever pulled off a birthday party like this entirely on my own. [Read more…]

Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Cozy

by Filed Under: Home, Saving Money

Adding warmth and a cozy vibe to your home doesn't have to mean spending big bucks. Here are some great inexpensive ways to make your home cozy instantly!Since adding a baby to our family last year, we’ve been spending significantly more time at home. My home has always been my happy place that I enjoy being in, but I’ve been really wanting to decorate a bit more and add a touch of more coziness to our house.

We purchased the house we’re currently in over three year ago and still haven’t done much with decorating. I think that part of it is I have a difficult time spending money on any decor unless I’m completely in love with it, which I suppose is a good thing overall! It just leaves our house feeling a bit empty and lacking of character or a cozy factor. [Read more…]

Affordable Ways to Celebrate The 4th of July

by Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Saving Money

Fun and family-friendly, affordable ways to celebrate the 4th of July. Keep your budget in check this 4th of July with these great ideas! I really look forward to most holidays, but 4th of July is probably the big one (next to Christmas) that holds so many special memories for me from my childhood. For my family, it’s always just a relaxing and laid back day and I enjoy how casual it is compared to preparations that need to take place for other holidays.

4th of July usually involves simple BBQ food, fun outside activities, and just good quality time with our family celebrating our amazing country and our freedom. Doesn’t get better than that! [Read more…]

6 Ways to Deal with Money Envy

by Filed Under: Intentional Living, Saving Money

We have all had moments of feeling money envy. Don't let yourself become a hostage of envy; use these 6 healthy ways to deal with money envy today!No matter what your income level may be, we have all had moments at some time or another where we have felt envious of someone else’s ability to afford more than we are able to.

Whether it’s the expensive vacations you see a friend taking, witnessing someone who is able to retire at an extremely young age, or that beautiful new home a family member just purchased.

Even when you feel secure with yourself and your own financial situation, and may not even desire some of the things you see others being able to purchase, it is completely normal to experience feelings of jealousy or envy. [Read more…]

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