Let me start off by saying that I definitely think that gyms are more than useful! There are classes to show you how to get fit, instructors and personal trainers that know a lot about staying fit and healthy. Gyms are a safe, dry, and warm/cool place to exercise.
There are many benefits to joining a gym. The problem comes when your budget doesn’t have room to pay the fees and membership.
Happy Sunday!
Doesn’t it feel great to have a fresh start at the beginning of a New Year? Sundays are the beginning of a new week and the perfect day to rejuvenate for the upcoming week. That’s why I like to share little motivational thoughts on Sunday.
We all have crazy busy lives and way to many things to think about. Make sure you take Sunday as your day of rest so you can be better prepared for your week.
It really doesn’t matter what your goals are for the New Year. You are going to be more likely to achieve those goals if you have a positive attitude!
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Isn’t the New Year so inspiring and motivating? There is something special about the beginning of a New Year and all the possibilities of change and improvement!
Have you set any goals for the New Year? Let me know in the comments bellow! Sharing goals makes them a little more real and keeps you a little more accountable. I personally love hearing other people’s goals because their goals motivate me to do better!
Are you feeling like this is the year you want to live frugal AND fabulous?!
My first year with Pennies Into Pearls is in the books and it has been SO much fun! Starting this blog has been a lot of work but it has been even more fun than I thought it would be!
I wish I could list every single post I have created for you because I put a lot of thought into every word that I share. I hope that they provide useful information to help you save money and live fabulous at the same time!
You can never have enough free pallet wood, in my opinion. If I could have an entire garage or some sort of storage area where I could just fill it with pallets, that would be amazing!
When I very first started working with pallet wood I ran into a question that I think a few of you might be wondering yourself, “where to get free pallets?”
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How easy is it to bust your budget when it comes to clothes? If you don’t plan ahead, you will find yourself in the first snow storm with just flip flops or the first 90 degree scorcher with nothing but long sleeves. Resulting in a panicked shopping trip costing you way more money than it needs to.
A little planning ahead this season for next year will save you hundreds of dollars, easily!
A lot of retailers have either mailer or digital coupons that they will allow you to use on top the sales price. That’s one of the very best ways to save on brand new clothes! Check your favorite store for details on their local coupon policy.
At the end of the season, let’s take winter for example, all of the store’s winter goods will go on sale. So things like sweaters, coats, boots, and maybe pants, will all be at really low prices. Take advantage of these low low prices and stock up for next winter! Don’t forget to look on the clearance racks for even more savings!
When trying your best to find ways to save money on clothes you need to think about the future. We are talking about kids here. (Let’s make it our goal as adults to not need larger clothes each year. Haha!) But our little ones, they grow like crazy don’t they?
When thinking about what to buy your little munchkin for next year, you are going to need to be sure and buy at least a size larger. For my kids, I usually buy two sizes bigger from where they are right now.
In order to keep all of these brand new clothes fresh for the next year, I keep them in my Ziploc® Space Bags®. Not only do these awesome bags keep my new clothes new, they help with keeping the closets organized!
You found all these amazing deals, you got even better deals by stacking coupons on top of the sales, you have next year’s wardrobe ready, now you have taken full advantage of all three ways to save big on clothes. But there are still 365 days left until you need to wear them, don’t you worry, I have found the solution!
By using the Ziploc® Space Bags®, you don’t have to worry about things like water, bugs, dirt, and smells making it onto your clothes. These bags are airtight and minimize the space needed as compared to uncompressed storage volume. Making it easy to neatly stack and store your clothes for next year!
Bonus! They are super simple to use!
1.Neatly fill your bag
2.Zip it closed
3.Use your vacuum to compress the bag
Here is a tip to help you use your Ziploc® Space Bags® to their potential. You know I just want to make sure you get the best bang for your buck! The more neatly you fold and stack your clothes, the better they will compress and the more clothes you will be able to fit inside the bags. But be sure to not fill your bags past the “do not fill” line.
I bought my Ziploc® Space Bags® at one of my very favorite stores, Lowes. Don’t you love how well organized their stores? And you can always find exactly what you are looking for! Not to mention how beautiful all of their displays are! Every time I am finished shopping at Lowes I walk out of the store with a new motivation to make my home more beautiful!
Okay. I got a little distracted thinking about all the beautiful DIY projects I could do at Lowes. Now back to organizing our new clothes!
You can find Ziploc® Space Bags® at Lowes in their home storage and organization section. In my local store they were easy to find. In the front door, straight past the heavenly scent flowing from the nursery, and just beyond the beautiful washer and dryers. That is where I found the dream of any organized obsessed lady!
Aisles full of anything you need to organize your home. You can find the Ziploc® Space Bags® right above the Ziploc® WeatherShield™ Storage Boxes. (Which also look like something I need! Maybe at my next trip to Lowes… Please Hubby?)
Here is a quick pic to help you find your Ziploc® Space Bag® at Lowes.
Are you feeling motivated to go out and find some great deals? Just remember to follow these three ways to save, shop at the end of the season, look for coupons and search clearance, and buy a size or two larger for the little ones to wear this time next year. And don’t forget, go to Lowes and buy some Ziploc® Space Bags® to keep your end of the season finds fresh for next year!
This is a topic I hope to be sharing more about, organization! It would be a dream to have my house one day look like those beautiful Pinterest photos of every little thing living in their perfect little spot.
My house is nowhere near that, but one day it will happen! Baby steps.
Are you obsessed with organizing? Or is that something you want to work on in the New Year? Did you know that the more you keep things organized the more you can save money?
Happy Monday!
Today is the last day of the month and the beginning of the last week of the of my current meal plan. Do you know what that means? It’s time to plan again!
If you want to cut your grocery bill in half then you need to read this article on how we only pay $400 a month on groceries for our family of four.
In that article I tell you all about how to set your monthly meal planning process, why I switched from a weekly meal plan to monthly, and how you starting monthly meal planning is going to SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS!
How does that sound to you? Pretty nice, right?
Having a family is one of very most rewarding and fulfilling things we have in our lives. Family fills our memories with a lifetime of “firsts” and “the best” type moments. I really believe that there isn’t anything else that can bring more everlasting happiness then our families!
But that doesn’t mean if we have a family then we have everything set and we won’t ever have any challenges in our life. Not at all! One of the top causes of stress within a family is propelled by family finances.
