Thursday, January 13, 2011
...reaching a clothes size I hadn’t seen since before our first child, I was faced with a new issue: buying an entirely new wardrobe without spending a fortune! If you are in a similar situation, or maybe you just want a wardrobe makeover, here are some things to think about now for when the time comes...
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Losing weight is inevitably always on someone's list of resolutions each New Year. Having lost a total of 70 pounds, I am currently in maintenance mode. However, for the New Year, I have a goal to continue with my overall fitness... Here are a few suggestions, all of which I personally did on my weight loss journey...
Thursday, December 30, 2010
When family and friends ask us for gift ideas for ourselves, truly nothing comes to mind. We are fortunate to be in a place where our needs are slim. However, they know that we also wait until our expensive items breathe their last breath before we make a purchase...
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Throughout the year, I always purchase the items our family needs and uses the most. That's the purpose of a stockpile. However, I always keep the gifting season in mind....
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Outside of Christmas, I rarely ever have wrapping paper for gifts. It's one of those things that I truly cannot stomach -- paying these outrageous prices! So, I've learned to be more creative about packaging gifts for those special occasions. Here are a few suggestions for budget-friendly packages...
Friday, December 10, 2010
Do you ever find yourself asking the question, what else do I get my friend who has everything? With homemade gifts, the chance of the gift being a duplicate is slim, and receipts are never needed for returns...