We had a realtor look at our home last year and her suggestion was to update the brass door handles. We looked into the cost and estimated replacing all of the handles at upwards of a few hundred dollars. No thank you. With a few quick Google searches, we were able to determine that we CAN update our brass door handles ourselves with some sanding and spray paint. So we did and they came out great! Here … [Read more...] about How to Spray Paint Brass Door Handles for under $30 (DIY)
Archives for July 2018
9 Travel Savings Jars to Fund Your Next Adventure
Do you have a passion for seeing the world? Well, using a travel piggy bank strategy could help you fund your next adventure, according to this article in USA Today. The perks of using a travel savings jar include: You get to visually see the progress you're making towards your savings goal. Seeing your progress will make you want to make even more progress. This creates a beautiful flywheel effect … [Read more...] about 9 Travel Savings Jars to Fund Your Next Adventure
Lake McDonald Lodge Review (in Glacier National Park)
We just finished a massive road trip where we hit five states: Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado and three national parks: Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton. This all happened in one week. Craziness but such a good time. We stayed at Lake McDonald Lodge and loved it. We have the Annual National Parks pass which is a steal for $80. You can buy it online here or at a National Parks Entrance … [Read more...] about Lake McDonald Lodge Review (in Glacier National Park)
11 Cute Cash Envelopes for the Dave Ramsey System
The cash envelope system taught by Dave Ramsey is an easy way to stick to your budget. I'm worried about my budget right now because I'm on maternity leave and my salary is reduced significantly. My husband and I considered the cash envelope system because we didn't trust ourselves to budget with our online tools. We also spend a lot on food and eating out and this would make it obvious when we hit our max for the … [Read more...] about 11 Cute Cash Envelopes for the Dave Ramsey System
10 Printable Budget Planners to Keep You From Overspending
If you want to stick to your budget, you need a plan that works for you. These printable budget planners are a great way to begin your journey to financial freedom. My husband and I are trying to stay within a tight budget in a high cost of living city (Seattle, WA). I'm currently on maternity leave with reduced pay so it's very important to not overspend right now. We are using a printed budget because I like … [Read more...] about 10 Printable Budget Planners to Keep You From Overspending
9 Relaxing Self-Care Retreats for Women
It’s hard to be a bad ass woman when you’re feeling less than 100%. I’m not just talking about your physical health, but also your emotional and spiritual health. Which is why every now and then I stop and I take a moment to take care of myself. What is a self-care retreat and what happens there? A self-care retreat is all about renewing and regenerating you. Sometimes you spend so much time focusing on … [Read more...] about 9 Relaxing Self-Care Retreats for Women