Finally finally finally I something about my trip to share! I thought I was going to have time to go through all the video footage I took over the weekend, but we ended up having a few things come up that needed our attention, and then it was Dave’s birthday. Basically time = non-existent. You know how it goes.
Oh, man did this guest post come at the right time! Savannah from Sincerely Savannah is here today to share some great tips for how to go on a 30 day spending freeze to get your budget back in check! After splurging during our trip, I’m now considering this method to get myself back on track. Read on for her great tips!
There are few feelings worse than looking at your finances and realizing – in a sudden, panicky way – that your situation is dire. Such woes can occur to anyone, particularly someone obsessed with style and fashion. Have no fear – there are ways to combat a spending crisis.
One way is to take it in stride: You can make long-term saving goals. The second way – my personal preference – is to embark on a spending freeze. In other words, determine a specific amount of time in which all excess spending will be eliminated. Bid a temporary adieu to the things you want, and purchase only necessities. The guidelines below will pertain to a 30-day period, but you can customize your freeze to meet your saving needs. To undergo your own spending freeze, consider the following guidelines:
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I wish I could say I had really fabulous plans this past weekend, but that would be a big lie. Lately, we’ve been spending our weekends trying to catch up on cleaning and organizing our house as different parts of our renovation have been completed. Even when I’m busy trying to get chores done, I still try to take some time for myself and relax in between tasks. After all, a weekend has to have a little time for some treat-yo-self action!
So how do I pamper myself on a busy weekend? With a DIY facial of course! I had to cancel my most recent facial appointment because of our European trip and can’t get in until later this month… but let’s just say that in the meantime my skin needs some serious help. Airplane air always does a number on my skin, and I’m left with congested skin that’s drier than the Sahara desert.
It was Bioré® to the rescue, with their new charcoal line including the Bioré® Self Heating One Minute Mask and Bioré® Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips! Along with some trusty essentials like makeup removing wipes, my face brush (perfect for gentle exfoliation), a nice hydrating moisturizer, and the pore cleansers from Bioré®, I was set. So how did I complete this DIY Facial you ask? Here’s how:
Product Sample: Complimentary foot cover samples were provided to me in exchange for this styling.
No lie, it has been incredibly difficult getting back into the swing of things this week. Between being on a different time zone and catching a cold our last day in Paris, my sleeping schedule has been all sorts of screwed up. While I’ve been making it through the work day just fine, at night my bedtime is now around 9 pm. Let’s just say it makes my late night blogging habit super hard to accomplish!
What I’m Wearing
Romper: White Plum Boutique (similar)
Shirt: Sanctuary Clothing (just ordered this one from Nordstrom #NSale)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor Low Sneaker in White
Socks: Kushyfoot Foot Covers, c/o
Hat: Merona Fedora Hat
Product Sample: Complimentary flowers were provided to me in exchange for this review.
When Emma, owner of new Seattle flower delivery service, Petal City, emailed me asking if she could send me a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, I really couldn’t say no. I mean, is there a woman out there who hates receiving flowers? I think not.
Conveniently, these brightened my day before I got my wisdom teeth out. I had been a stress mess all day and having Emma pop by with these beauties, and an infectious smile made me feel better. And that’s just why Emma does it. In her words: “The best part of Petal City is connecting with our customers. As soon as they see the flowers, their eyes light up, and they’re instantly overjoyed. I’m often enveloped in a hug immediately. What better job could there possibly be?”
