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7 Clever Ideas To Make Your Next Vacation Affordable

What if you could stretch your $5,000 budget into a $10,000 vacation? Or fit in a vacation for under $1000. Imagine how much more traveling you could do and enjoy. With some research and planning, taking a nicer vacation than you think you can afford is well within...

What a Caveman Can Teach You About Simple Living

If you have ever heard of the “Paleo” diet its basis is to eat more like a caveman. You might want to take things a step further. Living more like a caveman across the board could help you to cut down on overwhelm, stress and expenses. What kind of lessons can we...

5 Great Retirement Locations To Consider

Thinking of retiring early? The fact is, the cheaper the retirement location, the sooner you can retire. Many people envision living in a shack in the middle of the desert when envisioning inexpensive retirement locations. But nothing could be further from the truth....

4 Easy Ways to Save Money When You Travel

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, your next trip doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Regardless of your current financial situation, it's wise to plan ahead so your travel adventures don't derail your budget. According to Bankrate.com, one of the...

7 Slow Cooker Hacks That Will Change Your World!

There is nothing better than a set and forget about it meal. That is why I love using my slow cooker. It’s perfect for those of us who want a great meal but are to busy to slave away in the kitchen. Here are 5 slow cooker hacks that will change your world and let...

15 Small Steps That Can Lead to Big Savings

Most of us would like to establish an emergency fund or some kind of savings. Big goals are great, but they can also be intimidating. There are small steps that nearly anyone can take to lead to big savings. Small steps are more comfortable and believable. For...

5 (DIY Health Tips) To Fight Stress

Let’s face it, everyone knows we need to manage our stress. If you are like me, there are times when you just need to chill and calm the ____ down. I recently got some text messages today that send my blood boiling through the roof and I just wanted to punch the...

10 Delicious Ketogenic Recipes That Help You Lose Weight

The Ketogenic diet is becoming more and more popular. I belong to a few Keto Facebook groups and my feeds are constantly showing me how many people have had a total body transformation with the Ketogenic diet. According to dietdoctor.com "A keto or ketogenic diet is a...

10+ Quick Hilarious Mindful TED Talks To Boost Your Happiness

Hope you enjoy these top 10 TED talks! I find TED talks motivational and even life changing. Most are short and to the point and in our world today, we all need the “cliff notes version” of stuff right? Super bonus is that they are truly entertaining and it's like a...

7 Ways to Scale Down Stress in Your Home

Does this sound familiar? The baby's crying while you run around like chicken with your head cut off to put the fast food on the table, the dog is throwing up on the floor, the hubby's got the TV on full-blast, your oldest child is repeating your name over and over...

5 Incredibly Useful Dollar Store Hacks That Are Beyond Genius

5 Incredibly useful dollar store hacks you'll that are beyond genius. Check out these hacks to quickly and easily organize your life!

9 Ways to Create Special Family Memories That Last a Lifetime

Your childhood memories last a lifetime, especially the ones that become defining moments. Children are like sponges in the early years and they easily form memories that bring them joy for the rest of their lives. Do you have any memories that bring a smile to your...