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This month’s free kids workshop from The Home Depot looks so fun! So if you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, they’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Block Calendar out of wood!
The event is Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 10am – 12pm.
Whether it's January or June, there is no better time to start saving more money than right now. Perhaps you've got some money goals that seem so far off or even impossible to reach. Added to that, saving money is never easy. Am I right? We are born to want things, whether we need them or not.
Today, I've got some easy challenges that will have you saving money in no time flat. You'll be seeing your bank account grow quickly when you thoughtfully implement these money saving strategies.
This is a bit of a no brainer, but think about how much money you spend throughout the month eating out. Not just for dinner though, think about lunch too. Do you buy snacks from the vending machines in the lunch room? Do you find yourself heading out for lunch to the nearest fast food joint, or even buying meals off the break truck? It may only be one meal a day, but 5 days a week, and four weeks out of the month can really add up! Challenge yourself to pack your lunches every day. It helps to prepare your lunch the night before, so you will not be able to use the excuse of oversleeping. I challenge you to pack your lunch every day to see how much you can save.
It is important to consider your purchases before forking over your hard-earned money. When it comes to non-essential items, I suggest waiting three or four weeks before making your purchase. (A few days, at the very least!) This allows you time to really think about whether you need the item, or if it is just something that you really want. You’d be surprised at how much money you can save, when you really ponder your purchase before you say yes. Most often, you'll find yourself saying no instead.
It is so easy to just whip your debit card out of your wallet at the register, but try carrying cash, to make your purchases instead. (These printable Cash Envelopes for $3.99 are awesome at helping you allot your cash to the categories in your budget!) Paying with cash will limit how much you will be able to spend and help you cut down on picking up extras at the store.
Probably not the tip you want to hear. However, drinking more water throughout the day is great way to help you eat less. Start each meal by drinking a large glass of water. This will help fill you up, so you will not have to go back for a heaping plate of seconds, which most of us do not need anyway. Then you can save the leftovers for lunch the next day, or freeze them for another time. Not to mention, getting soda or another type of drink, when eating out or at home, can really add up. Be smart and stick with water, your wallet and waistline will thank you.
There are times that it is okay to shop at the dollar store, but there are also times when it would be wiser to spend a little extra on quality items. For example, instead of getting a new couch at the local discount furniture store, head out to one of the more expensive stores for a quality one that will last you many more years than the cheap one. Don’t get me wrong though, you can still look for the best couch deal, just spend your money on a couch that has a lot more quality.
Are you ready to start the Simply Frugal Declutterathon? I know I sure am! Do you have empty boxes set aside for all that stuff you’re going to get rid of? 🙂
Download and print the organizing calendar here.
The first task of the year is to organize your coupons. I’m hoping this will be an easy thing for you to accomplish today. I actually revamped my system last year. I went from a binder to a small accordion file system. I’m just not using many coupons these days. I basically only use coupons for household goods, a few convenience items (pizza pretty much) and dairy (yogurt). I’m okay with that because there are plenty of other ways for me to save. 🙂
Since I actually don’t have any coupons to sort though at the moment, I will be planning our meals for the rest of the month instead. I’ve been struggling with meal time lately and I think having the month planned out will really help me. Even if things end up getting changed. I’ve really been enjoying the recipes and ideas in the Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle that is available until January 5, 2018.
Here are useful articles to help you organize your coupons if you need some extra help in this area:
Will you be joining me today by organizing your coupons or planning your meals? I’d love it if those of you that join, would chime in with your progress in the comments!
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
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January. The month where I feel the overwhelming need to purge and get organized. Of course, with Christmas just passing, that surely doesn’t help the feeling. Especially since we’ve just received new stuff and spent December flying around visiting, shopping, baking and just generally not tidying up after ourselves! (or is that just me?)
In an attempt to feel better about the place I call home, enter, the Declutterathon! A decluttering marathon for you and me!
Throughout the month of January, I’ll be posting some tasks, tips and free printables relating to organization that will help you to enjoy a cleaner home by the end of the month! Woo hoo! I’m really excited because as you may know, we moved into a new home less than a year ago and I’m still trying to figure out how best to organize things.
Although organization is not exactly what some would consider to be a “frugal” topic, I think it goes well with my desire to live a more simple life. (The “Simply” in my Simply Frugal name choice). Ridding my home of excess makes me appreciate my home and the objects I choose to live with more. Never mind the fact that I usually don’t want to add any new things because I can breathe with the new found space! (as well as spend less time cleaning and wasting money!)
This year, I’ve decided to do a daily task (Monday – Friday). I’m going to be jumping all over the place since I tend to get frustrated when I work in the same room for too long. I find it really daunting to work on a whole room and end up quitting before I get started. So I find if I break each room of my home into little projects, I see improvement almost instantly, which keeps me going!
Let’s get on with the tasks shall we?
But first of all, are you in? Will you be joining me to get organized in January? 🙂 The big Declutterathon event starts tomorrow January 3, 2018. You may have to adjust the tasks to suit your own needs.
This year, I’ve also created a calendar for the month of January listing the daily organizing tasks. Since I’ve been finding I also need more of a cleaning routine to keep the house less disastrous, I’ve added daily cleaning tasks too. (Like laundry, bathrooms, vacuuming…etc.) Hopefully you’ll find the calendar useful! You can download and print it by clicking on the image below.
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
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The New Year’s Sale is on now at Entertainment.com! All 2018 coupon books are just $20, plus get 18% off 2 or more additional books!
Use coupon code: 2018
Expires: January 8, 2018
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Looking to rebuild finances after all your holiday spending?
All throughout the month of January you can earn big bonuses at Swagbucks, the rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you’re probably doing online already, like searching, watching videos, discovering deals, and taking surveys. Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart or PayPal cash.
When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a $3 bonus! Here’s how:
2. Earn 300 SB total before February. You’ll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus for it!
3. That’s it. It’s super easy, and Swagbucks is real. I use it myself, and I’ve earned tons of free Starbucks giftcards!
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Can you believe that 2018 is right around the corner? 2017 went by crazy fast. Are you happy to welcome in a new year or was 2017 pretty great for you?
Here are the interesting links I came across on my travels around the web this week! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Here are some awesome deals I think you’ll enjoy:
