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Friday Favorites: A Smile is the Prettiest Thing You Can Wear

January 29, 2016 15

Most people drastically underestimate the influence of a smile. Not only does a simple smile have a significant impact on the person receiving it, but there is an actual physiological benefit for the person doing it. You never know how…

14 Stunning, Yet Super Affordable Holiday Party Dresses

November 30, 2015 48

With holiday soiree’s galore approaching, you may want to snag a party look or two for the season. But with gift giving, meal planning and all the expenses that accompany this festive season, it’s not easy to drop hundreds of…

Happy Thrifty Thanksgiving

November 26, 2015 4

Happy, happy Thanksgiving! To all our wonderful readers, we wish you the best day and hope you are all surrounded by friends, family and loved ones. In honor of the day, I wanted to share this quote with you guys.…

Thankful

November 24, 2015 13

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we wanted to tell each of you how much we appreciate you supporting and following our site! We’ve been so excited to see the site grow and develop. We are truly grateful for each of…

Expired: Friday Favorites – Budgets & Buying Stuff – November 20th

November 20, 2015 5

Trying to stick to a budget can sometimes skew the way you see things. Sometimes you realize that money and possessions aren’t everything and that you can be just as happy with less. But sometimes, feeling like you can’t afford…

Friday Favorites – November 6th

November 6, 2015 5

Happy November! We are so excited for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Holiday seasons. Sweaters, cocoa, turkey, pumpkin pie, you name it.. we love November. We wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a wonderful month…

Friday Favorites – October 30th

October 30, 2015 11

What is everyone going to be for Halloween? I’m going to be a butterfly. 🙂 If you haven’t decided yet, be sure to take a look at a few of these funny, last minute Halloween costume ideas. And, if you’re…

Best Last Minute Halloween Costumes Ideas That Cost Next to Nothing

October 29, 2015 44

If you’re like me, you have a tendency to wait until the very last second to decide what you’re going to be for Halloween. And when it comes to spending money on a costume, there is a long list of…