Inside: Avoid the budget freak out for the holidays with these smart hacks for gift cards! Here are the “gotchas” you need to know about … and the hacks for getting the most out of your budget when giving cash gifts and gift cards. As a single mom in college, I made it my survival mission to stretch my dollars (and pennies) as far as
Patriotic Decorations – Mantel Decor for under $10!
Every year 99 Cents Only Stores knocks it out of the park with their amazing 4th of July patriotic decorations. If you love the look of patriotic swags then you are gonna love this DIY idea for decorating your mantel with a faux swag. And yes, most of the supplies for this patriotic wall decor cost under 99 cents each! This post contains affiliate links;
Thanksgiving Meal Plan for Under $50
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. #doingthe99 #99yourthanksgiving #CollectiveBias In our home, one of the best holidays for family memories around the table is Thanksgiving. It seems like Thanksgiving is the holiday when everybody pulls out all the stops. It’s not the turkey
The Back to School Gift Teachers Really Want
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #doingthe99 #99yourschoolyear #CollectiveBias We got the list of school supplies from the elementary school this week and it is really long. Have you gotten the same HUGE list from your schools this year? I headed to the 99 Cents Only Store, our one-stop shop for amazing deals on
Easter Bunny Ears Mirror – Easter Decor for Under $7 with the 99!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #99YourEaster #DoingThe99 #DoThe99 #CollectiveBias The Easter Bunny will be here soon! I love crafts that are useful beyond looking cute so when it comes time to decorate for Easter, there’s no exception in my home. With just a few items totaling under $7 from 99 Cents Only Store I
Experience Gifts – 8 Unique Gift Card and Christmas Gift Ideas
This post was compensated by GlampingHub.com. All opinions are my own. This past weekend, I shared that we are giving experience gifts this year. What the heck is that?! You know, instead of adding to the clutter with lame gifts or more mall gift cards, we are giving cool and exciting experiences. You’ll always remember that cool adventure you had but who remembers what they got for
Why We’re Giving Adventure Gifts This Year
Have you noticed a trend to “live with less”? The holidays can be challenging if you’re someone who wants to live with less. You want to minimize what you’re bringing into your life and home. Also, you don’t want to contribute to others’ clutter. If you have a “minimalist” on your list, they probably haven’t told you what they want for Christmas. Other than practical gifts like
DIY Period Kit – NO SEW Secret Compartment Clutch
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Sponsored #WhatMonthlyPain #CollectiveBias Being a teenager is a fun, exciting time! Driving, shopping, and doing all the things that almost-adults can do … like going to Downtown Los Angeles. Katie’s the stage manager and costume designer for most of the plays at her High School so she makes
The Secret Life of Pets Movie Night with DIY Popcorn Bar
Sponsored post by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. All opinions are my own. When we first saw The Secret Life of Pets at VidCon over the summer, we fell in love with the movie. So when we heard The Secret Life of Pets was being released on Blu-ray & DVD this month, the kids were super excited! We invited everyone over for a movie night with a DIY
Living with Less – Frugal Holiday Decor for the Mantel
Every year I fall in love with the holiday decorations at my favorite stores like Target, Anthropologie, and Pier1. A few years ago, I started trying to live with less. After being faced with hard decisions in my personal life, the entire way I look at buying and decor has changed over the last 3 years. As I talk to my friends, it seems more