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Monday Motivation-Go with your Strengths
It’s almost a new year. Sit down and make note of your strengths and skills. Now figure out how you can put them to good use.
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Happy Holidays
Here’s wishing you the happiest of this holiday season and to your success in 2023.
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Monday Motivation-Keep Going
Sometimes we give up too soon, right before our big break, right before we make that sale… Don’t give up too early… just keep going.
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Money Saving Tip-Save Seeds
One way to stretch a budget and be less wasteful is to make sure you use everything. I know you can’t eat all parts of fruits and vegetables but try saving seeds from things like tomatoes and peppers. Even try growing an avocado pit. I even have some apple seeds I’m going to give a try growing in the spring. Best thing you you don’t have to spend any more money because you’re sourcing it from something you’ve already paid for. I call that a win-win for budget smart people.
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Budget Minded Gift Ideas
Have you done all your holiday shopping yet? If you’re still looking, I’ve put together some ideas for you. These first ideas are items I found online and thought they were good buys, and a couple of them would be perfect for keeping a budget on track…yes, you could even pick up one for yourself too- Money Budget Binder I know everyone’s going to digital products but sometimes I like having a physical budget planner and I found this one on Etsy- https://www.etsy.com/listing/1355086439/a6-leather-notebook-binder-money-binder? 10K Money Saving Kit While I was on Etsy, I saw this money saving kit that can help you get to $10,000, great for that rainy day…
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Monday Motivation-Take a Chance
We all make made decisions and sometimes it makes us nervous about trying something again. Things like starting a business or starting a side hustle. However, as this quote suggests there’s a difference from taking a calculated risk and being rash. Do you research, do your homework and then take that first step.
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Money Saving Tip-Let’s Get Baking
The holiday season means one thing, people bake more. Whether it be cookies or breads. Stores know this is prime baking time and hence put things like flour, sugar, butter etc. on sale to pull you into their store. If your budget allows, pick up a few extra items to keep in the freezer or pantry. Even make up some baked things like bread or brownies and store them in the freezer before prices go up again. The final thing you can do to take advantage of sales, is make homemade gifts. A stack of cookies tied with a pretty ribbon. Hot cocoa combined with a mug or a pair…