Today we welcome Victoria, a regular contributor, to the blog. With the warm weather and spring finally upon us, along comes the desire for cleaning and purging items in your home. While some of your items may be perfect for donating, some might be in such great condition that you do not want to simply […]
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7 Unexpected Costs of a Wedding
Today we welcome Victoria (DC’s wife) to the blog. She’s got a great post about some of the unexpected costs of a wedding. When planning out a budget for your wedding, there are things that are obvious things that are expected such as the venue, attire, food, and decor. But even budget planning guides for […]
Read More >>5 Ways to “Get” Money this Holiday Season
Spending money during the holiday season is inevitable – even if you are young and broke. The season of giving brings extra expenses that are hard to avoid. While spending money may not be ideal if you are on a tight budget, there are ways that you can save a significant amount of money that […]
Read More >>How to Help Your Wedding Party Save Money + a Giveaway
Being in a wedding party can definitely get expensive. Even if an individual can’t afford it, they often find it difficult to pass up the opportunity to be a part of a friend or family member’s wedding day. It is an honor to be asked to be in a wedding, but that does not mean […]
Read More >>Things You Should Consider Before Getting a Pet
Photo copyright Chris Bartels Editor’s Note: Today’s post was written by my wife, Victoria. Above is a recent picture of our 20+ year old cat that my wife has had since she was very young. I can’t lie – I have wanted to get a dog since my husband and I got married. We lived […]
Read More >>No Excuses for Not Entering Giveaways
Editors Note: Today Victoria talks about why you should enter giveaways. Until the past year, we had no idea how many giveaways were really happening online. There are literally thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of prizes being given away every single day. While there are countless smaller prizes, there are also some very big […]
Read More >>Aurorae Yoga Pants and Yoga Mat Review and Giveaway ($137 Value)
I have never been one to be an avid yoga enthusiast. While I am more of a runner myself, I understand the benefits of yoga and can appreciate those who are committed to it. I have tried yoga a number of times and I do enjoy it when I have time to attend a class. […]
Read More >>Twin Cities Date Ideas for Every Season
Note from DC: Today my wife has a post that is geared towards Minnesotans. If you are interested in a more general article, check out her post How to Save Money on a Date. Finally, if you don’t want to read about dating, check out my post about 7 Home Upgrades I Want…Someday ;). Maybe […]
Read More >>How to Save Money on Home Décor
After you move into a new home or apartment, the cost of decorating can quickly add up. If you are on a tight budget or simply do not want to spend a lot on home décor, there are 5 main ways that you can save money on decorating your home: 1) Do It Yourself (DIY) […]
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