Source I've been enjoying writing blog posts about simple, intentional living and our families' minimalism adventures, offering my thoughts/experiences on it as I go. I've been sharing a lot about my minimalism style in the form of outfit posts and lately- tips on starting a minimalist closet. But today, I wanted to share beyond clothing. This one simple act helped reduce clutter, eliminate waste and help combat consumerism for us. What did we do? We canceled our newspaper Read More
Frugal Friday: Schick Razors and Free Movie Tickets, Cheap Quest Bars and Bob’s Red Mill products
I consider myself to be a deal hunter. I try to save money wherever possible and stick to our budget. And now that we have a baby, sticking to our budget is a necessity! So I came up with a feature called "Frugal Friday" to bring you some of the best deals I've found recently. I'll try to make it a weekly thing, but it depends on A- what deals are out there and B- if I get time to blog about them! (This may turn into a "Savings Sunday" post, but I wanted to share these deals before they are Read More
How to Save on Kate Spade
I don’t know about you, but I have a slight obsession with kate spade new york. I have a few bags in my collection, and as part of last month’s clothing budget, I treated myself to a watch that I wear every day. I love my collection thus far—it’s chic and timeless, well made and high quality. But I have NEVER paid full price for any of my kate spade pieces. No way! There are so many ways to find a great deal without breaking the bank, so I’ve compiled a list on how to save on kate spade! Read More
Chippmunk: Shop smart and save some moolah! {Sponsor Love}
I am pleased to share with you my first official sponsor: Chippmunk! What is Chippmunk exactly? In a nutshell, Chippmunk is an online savings engine. Their mission is to help people like you and I shop smarter and save both time and money. LOVE IT! Chippmunk organizes all of the savings info from stores in one easy to find place so that you can quickly see which stores are offering the best deals based on your budget. (They use a fancy algorithm...it's way over my head BUT it saves me Read More
Blue Crush
Earrings: Loft Outlet Infinity scarf: Old Navy Blouse: J. Crew Factory Black skinnies: H&M Heels: Target I like to think of myself as a bargain shopper. I love to shop, but I don't like to spend money...you know what I mean?! I guess I just want to get the most bang for my buck! I like to shop when there is a good sale, clearance or other special going on, and then add coupons to it to drive down the price even more. I do it with groceries, toiletries/makeup, and certainly with clothes! Read More
Sales. Clearance. Coupons. OH MY!
Sales. Clearance sections. Coupons. I LOVE all these things! It gets me all giddy...clearly. Whether I'm at CVS, Target, the grocery store or at the mall, I love to find a good deal! I first got into couponing after attending Jill Cataldo's Super Couponing workshop. She is a Chicagoland blogger/coupon expert and helps people save money on everything from groceries to clothes. She is fantastic! Since watching her DVD and attending her workshop a few years ago, I can honestly say that now Read More
