Remember the days in which you could actually buy candy for a nickel? Nowadays, even twenty dollars won't get you very far at the grocery store. This increase in prices has made it more and more difficult to buy meaningful and valuable gifts for our kids without going bankrupt. It's as if you have to literally spend $500 in order to get a memorable gift worth bragging about at … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Avoid Getting (and Giving) Holiday Gifts
In my last post, I told you that I love giving gifts to my friends and family to show my love and appreciation for them. But in the last few years I’ve begun to change my mind about gift-giving traditions. Why? Because I’m tired getting “clutter gifts”. I’ve been working really hard at simplifying my house and my life by clearing out clutter. I’ve been clearing out … [Read more...]
5 Affordable and Unique Christmas Gifts
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what gifts you’ll give the people on your list. Whether you need men’s gifts for your dad, brother or significant other, or a gift for the lovely women in your life, it’s time to start thinking about what to buy. After all, retail stores have already had out Christmas decorations for a few weeks now, and … [Read more...]
When Hobbies Go Bad: The Downside of Saying “Yes”
It’s official y’all, I have way too many hobbies and interests. (I guess that makes me a victim of being too well-rounded?!) On top of working like a maniac at my full-time job, part-time job, home business, and my online entrepreneurial pursuits, I’ve also taken on a lot of volunteer work for my community. I guess it all started because I’m incapable of saying “no”. When … [Read more...]
Charitable Giving on a Budget
When people think of charitable giving, everyone naturally thinks about the holidays. People are in a generous mood and lots of opportunities exist for giving. Bell ringers are at the entrance of every store with “angel trees” set up just inside, giving you the opportunity to buy things for kids in need. That said, giving to charity at any time of the year is important, but … [Read more...]