I LOVE shopping, but let’s face it, going to the mall just for fun is an exercise in self control. We build money for clothes/shoes into the budget each month, often letting it add up for a few months before updating our wardrobe. This is an area of the budget that gets cut if an unexpected expense comes up, so…
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A few times a year, we are blessed to have overnight guests join us in our home. As the years have gone by, we’ve tried to add special touches to make them feel welcome and comfortable. The favorite feature so far has been the coffee station. We wanted guests to have easy access to everything they needed, without having to…
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Deciding where to kick off my home organization challenge was an easy decision for me. I used to have a good system for my day to day jewelry. Then I realized the best thing about shopping for accessories– necklaces don’t care if you’ve gained a pound or two the same way pants do! Plus, they can jazz up a nice t-shirt…
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When considering naming this venture A Prudent Life, some potential negative connotations came to mind. If someone says they are prudent, it could be assumed they are constantly sacrificing and not necessarily happy or wealthy. In fact, someone could assume they are financially poor. I disagree. A prudent person could be making $20,000/year or $200,000/year. They could have a negative net…
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