Chances are, if you are a cost-conscientious parent-to-be, you have considered going the cloth diaper route. It's no secret that using cloth over disposables can save you **thousands** of dollars long term (see this article). Not to mention, some experts think putting kids in cloth diapers might help them to potty train sooner! We have … Continue reading Cutting Costs with Cloth Diapers | our approach
When we purchased our 1930's bungalow (almost two years ago!), one of the first items on my to-do list was to rip out the ancient vertical blinds in the living room and install sheer cotton panels hung on wrought-iron curtain rods. But as with most home purchases, several necessary repairs left me with a pretty … Continue reading Wrought Iron & Gauzy Cotton | An Affordable Option for Gorgeous Curtains
As virtually every financial book will tell you, the golden rule of personal finances is “Spend less than you earn.” In order to get out of debt or create wealth, there must be a gap between the money coming into your bank account and the money going out of your account. There are two ways … Continue reading Spending Less & Living Beautifully | 7 Strategies
Recently, I asked a friend what she uses on her gorgeous, frizz-free curls. Her answer? SheaMoisture! I had seen SheaMoisture products displayed at Target for eons, but I didn't know much about them, other than that they were relatively inexpensive and marketed as "natural." Many products marketed as "natural" actually contain ingredients that are known … Continue reading Cheap & Clean Beauty: SheaMoisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie
When we were expecting our first baby, one of the most enjoyable parts of my pregnancy was the fun of decorating his nursery! As I soon discovered, those drool-worthy nurseries on Pinterest can easily cost thousands of dollars -- even The Bump estimates that setting up a bare-bones nursery will cost $2,000. But with a little … Continue reading Whimsical Woodland Nursery // (under $1k!)
I love the fresh start of a new year, and I particularly enjoy mapping out my goals for the months ahead. In addition to character- and career-oriented goals, my husband and I like to take a moment to jot down some financial goals for the year. Here's what we've come up with for 2018: 1.) … Continue reading Financial Goals for the New Year
Hello, friends! Today I’d like to feature some inexpensive makeup items that I use everday. They are all cheap, relatively clean, and perform beautifully. The Ordinary Squalene. I always use a few drops of the Ordinary's Squalene as a primer. It preps my skin beautifully for foundation or BB cream and provides a slew of … Continue reading Cheap & Clean Beauty: My Go-to Makeup Products
