It feels like all of the cool kids on the internet have been doing Stitch Fix for years, but I have never been brave enough to try it myself. Is Stitch Fix frugal enough for me? I had my doubts. This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix, but it does contain affiliate links. If you schedule through my link I'll earn a small commission at no cost to you. All opinions are my own. Why did I finally push my doubts aside to try Stitch Fix? They are running a promotion that waives the usual $20 styling fee! Which means I could try Stitch Fix completely free!! (Unless I decided to buy any of the clothes. Duh.) What is Stitch Fix? Stitch Fix … [Read more...]
I Experienced a Miracle!
This post contains affiliate links. My Miracle When Noah was born in 2012, we received a bill for several hundred dollars that wasn't covered by our insurance. Someone at the hospital suggested that I request a deduction in the bill, and we ended up needing to pay only $10! The massive reduction of that bill was a huge blessing for us. When Isaac was born this winter, we received the same bill. I requested a deduction again, but my requests weren't going anywhere. Nate and I are thankful for our insurance coverage, but it comes with a pricey premium and a pretty steep deductible. Paying nearly $1,000 (for a bill that we had reduced to … [Read more...]
What to Buy at Dollar Tree: Spring Edition
My Dollar Tree was freshly stocked with some fun spring items. Look for these $1 spring finds at your Dollar Tree! What to Buy at Dollar Tree: Spring Edition 1. Salt and Pepper Shakers - I can't get over the cuteness of these ceramic chick and bunny salt & pepper shakers. 2. Refrigerator Magnet Set - I found these Easter themed magnets in the seasonal section in the front of the store. 3. Gardening Tools - There are a variety of gardening gloves, tools, and planters at Dollar Tree. 4. Laptop Stickers - These would make a fun gift for a tween or teen. My Dollar Tree had 4 varieties: emojis (pictured), hashtags … [Read more...]
I stopped scrapbooking. This is what I do instead.
Before digital photography, scrapbooks were the only option! I have book after book of printed photos stuck behind plastic protective sheets along with handwritten captions and saved mementos. They are wonderful, yet bulky and time consuming to create. Creating photo books online quickly replaced my scrapbooking time. I love my photo books! However, as soon as Grace was born, I had a hard time completing them. I was bogged down with picking layouts and backgrounds and captions. Oh my!! Soon I found myself not doing anything with my photographs. And that is just plain sad. Then I discovered Chatbooks photo books. *cue the angels … [Read more...]
10 Tips That Made my First Yard Sale a Success (and 3 things we could have done better)
This summer I had my very first major yard sale. I had sent a box or two of stuff to be sold at yard sales family members were having, but this was my first real yard sale. I have heard people complain again and again about how much work it takes to have a yard sale, which made me pretty nervous. Would I make enough money to justify the effort? Would I hate the whole process? Would I wish I had donated everything instead? I am pleased to report that I was thrilled with the outcome of my yard sale! In fact, I can't wait to have another one. I earned $150 without very many high priced items. 10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale 1. Do it … [Read more...]
What to Buy at Dollar Tree: Vacation Edition
My to-do list before a vacation always includes stopping at Dollar Tree. Just because everything is only $1, that doesn't mean that it is junk! I'm ready to clue you in on what to buy at Dollar Tree for your next vacation. What to Buy at Dollar Tree: Vacation Edition 1. USB Charger - Keep your devices charged while you are on the go. I worried that these wouldn't work well because they are only $1, but we have had no problems with them. 2. Sunglasses - Nate, Noah, and I all needed a pair of sunglasses before our last beach vacation. I found a pair for each of us. I'm not sure mine are super fashionable, but they seemed just as … [Read more...]
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