Pamper yourself (or someone else) with this amazing and invigorating Brown Sugar Scrub! Make Brown Sugar Scrub scrub for a fraction of the store-bought price! And, the best part, you can get everything you need at your local grocery store (no special online orders required)! I have been making my own scrubs for a while now and have really grown to love it. It's as simple as mixing all of your ingredients in a big bowl and dumping them into a seal-able container! I love knowing just what I am putting on my skin and being able to truly customize every aspect of a body scrub. Plus, it really does save me a ton of money! All of those expensive scrubs you yearn for in the Keep Reading
Rainbow Rays Christmas Candle
Christmas Candle Prism Light Looking to give a unique gift this Christmas? On a budget?This is a simple Christmas craft and makes a great gift idea all with items that can be found at your local dollar store! This Christmas Candle Prism Light is so simple even the kids can help (caution with small children around hot glue!) Items Needed: Glass candle holder - I just linked to amazon so you would get an idea of what you are looking for. You can find a great selection at your local dollar store. Flat backed, glass stones - Another item that can be found at your local dollar store. Hot glue gun & glue sticks Candle – You can also use tea lights if you don’t want to use a Keep Reading
Five Mistakes That Break the Holiday Budget
The holiday season is pending and you’re all set with a budget. Great! That puts you steps ahead of the majority of people. However, before you head out to begin your holiday shopping, let’s step back for a moment. You may have made some critical mistakes in your holiday budget. Identifying them ahead of time will save you stress in the long run. Five Mistakes That Break the Holiday Budget #1 Buying the first item you see - Okay, so your kid wants the new gaming system. You’ve budgeted it and you know you can afford it. You head out to the big box electronics store to grab the item. Stop! Have you done your research? Is this the cheapest you can get it for? Are there any promotions or Keep Reading
FREE Printable: The Ultimate Holiday Planner
This holiday season, keep track of EVERYTHING with a beautiful and free 22 page printable Holiday Planner! You can track everything from recipes, shopping lists, tasks, and more! This is the ultimate way to keep everything together this holiday season! Usually, every holiday season, I am running around like a lunatic trying to keep track of everything! I tend to make list of everything and then misplace my 27 lists. I guess I could use use a boring old spiral notebook, but this just seems so much better! What's inside this printable Holiday Planner This awesome 22 page printable Holiday Planner includes everything you need to get though the holiday season! Holiday Shopping Planning Keep Reading
How to Earn the Most Swagbucks!
SwagBucks is one of my favorite ways to earn gift cards. I must not be the only one because they have officially paid out over 100 MILLION dollars in rewards to users! Not a member of Swagbucks? Join today! It's hands down the easiest way to make money online, and it's completely free! Now let me just say, you will not get rich off using Swagbucks, but you can make enough to cover expenses (like Christmas!). Swagbucks can be a little confusing to make work for you at first. With a little trial and error, I figured out how to really make it work for me. With a little commitment, you can easily earn $547 a year in gift cards for completing tasks on Swagbucks. These are all tasks that Keep Reading
Cranberry, Lentil and Oat Christmas Dog Treats
Even dogs need a bit (or bite) of Christmas cheer and these Cranberry, Lentil & Oat Christmas Dog Treat fit the bill wonderfully.Freshly baked with premium, human-grade ingredients, these fancy, cookie-shaped Christmas dog treats are just what your favorite, tail-waggin’ "elf" deserves! If you have a dog lovers in your life consider making an extra batch or two. This yummy snack makes the perfect stocking stuffer for your canine loved one and can be awesome to give away as (CHEAP AND EASY) gifts! These treats are much healthier then traditional store bought. Cranberries have lots of antioxidants, and the lentils are packed with tons of flavor and fiber. Plus, the combination Keep Reading
How to Stay Organized and Sane This Holiday Season
Like many people throughout the country, you may have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. You love being able to visit with friends and family but you may not enjoy having your home life in an upheaval. There are parties to attend, shopping to get done and a house to decorate. When are you going to find the time for everything? The following tips will help you learn how to stay organized and sane this holiday season. Let’s get started! First and foremost, ensure you get enough rest throughout the holidays. If you’re not sleeping properly, you could become sleep deprived which will add to your stress level. Rather than staying late at holiday parties, it would be better to leave Keep Reading
Tips for Making Your Holiday Gifts
One great way to extend your holiday budget and to give personalized and unique holiday gifts is to make them yourself. However, if you haven’t done it before, you can get in way over your head. Your good intentions can turn into a really stressful time. Here are five tips to help you make your holiday gifts successfully. #1 Plan ahead and get started early. Make a list of all the people you’re making gifts for and what you’re making them. Do you have the time to get the gifts created before the holidays? If so, get started and budget your time. Devote a specific amount of time each day or week to getting the gifts made. There’s nothing worse than not having a gift ready by the holidays Keep Reading
