2019 - I Heart Frugal

Year: 2019

Habits of Successful People (You Should Copy)

Want to be a huge success? Use these habits of successful people to help you reach your success goals.

Tips to become successful in life . Set goals for your dream life and inspire others with your own successfulness. #success #goals #inspire
Tips to become successful in life

Do you want to be successful in life? If being a huge success is one of your goals it is best to find habits of successful people and copy those habits. Yet, often get in our own way.

Whether it be values we learned in childhood or repeating the same unproductive behavior patterns, there are ways to change and still become successful in life if you are willing to do the work.

Many successful people did not turn into huge successes overnight. They failed, got back up, worked hard and now they are crushing it.

One key component in your quest to becoming successful is to remember that your circumstances do not define you. YOU make you.

So in order to become more successful, you have to look inside yourself. You have to believe in yourself and you must -above all- stay positive. Don’t let your fear of being ordinary get in your way.

It is true, you can choose to look at things from any perspective you wish. But why not choose to look for the silver lining and be a “glass half full” type of person.

If you want to stay strong, you can’t sit around feeling sorry for yourself. You have to push through adversity and become the “you” you have always dreamed you would be.

Its true excuses will get in your way and you will feel uncomfortable for a while as you push out of your comfort zone.

Even if you want to talk yourself out of it and you can think of 50 reasons why you can’t be successful, you must push through your negative thoughts and make your life the life you have always dreamed of.

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Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decor Ideas Under $25

Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decor Ideas Under $25

Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decor Ideas Under $25
Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decor Ideas Under $25

Rustic Farmhouse Christmas decor reminds me of my childhood. My grandma always had a Christmas city, a wreath on her door, and cute little wooden signs around her house. I remember how warm and inviting her house felt at Christmas time.

What Christmas decor look are you going for this year?

I personally love all of the rustic farmhouse Christmas decor ideas I keep seeing in stores and magazines. However, if you aren’t careful, you could end up spending WAY more than planned and blow your Christmas budget because decorating your house for Christmas can really add up.

And most of us are already spending more than usual on Christmas presents, Holiday parties, and travel so spending a lot on decorations isn’t going to work.

I personally prefer to buy items after Christmas when store sales are at their lowest. I have started to build up a collection of Christmas decorations shopping this way.

However, all the items included in my list below are under $25 so it should be easy to find something affordable.

Therefore, if you are just starting out or changing up your look to farmhouse rustic, these budget decorations can definitely get you started this year. 

The best part, they are all under $25 and can be shipped right to your front farmhouse porch. 

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Crafts

Elf on the Shelf Ideas to try this year

Elf on the Shelf Ideas to try this year. #christmas #elfontheshelf #Christmasactivities
Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Are you looking for some Elf on the Shelf ideas, crafts, and costumes?

Elf on the Shelf has become so popular in the last few years that it is hard not to participate in all the Elf on the Shelf craziness.

My son came home from school last year and asked why we don’t have an elf. I tried to avoid it as long as possible, but this year our little elf is going to make his appearance.

It is a nice reminder that Santa is watching and can help with discipline at least for the month of December. -maybe I should leave it out all year! hehe

So since I’m going to join in on this “Elf on the Shelf” craze, I along with you, need some ideas because I like to plan ahead.

My fellow bloggers have come up with some super cute and creative ideas in this roundup post.

Many of these ideas are simple and cute. They will have your little ones talking about their elf all day and give them something to look forward to each morning.

Just remember to keep it simple and have fun with it! Don’t let this little elf stress you out this year and use these Elf on the Shelf ideas to make your life easier.

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Cheap Aldi Meal Plan – 7 Dinners Under $35

Cheap Aldi Meal Plan

$35 Cheap Aldi Meal Plan You Must Try + Free Printables #aldi #mealplan #frugalmeals #frugalrecipes
$35 Cheap Aldi Meal Plan You Must Try + Free Printables

Do you know how to meal plan? It is easy to create a cheap Aldi meal plan with the low prices found at this store. Have you heard of Aldi, a popular discount grocery store? Most people that are into saving money have at least visited Aldi once or twice.

But if you are looking to save money, this Aldi meal plan is definitely something you want to check out.

If you are new to Aldi it is a popular discount grocery chain that started in Europe and eventually made it’s a way to the states. It is owned by Trader Joe’s so most of the food is of high quality.

Aldi’s low prices come at a cost, but after you get used to Aldi’s little quirks such as renting your grocery cart for $0.25 and bringing your own grocery bags, you will fall in love with the savings.

My Aldi’s Challenge

My challenge for this post -it was really just a personal challenge- was to buy at least seven dinners, so dinners for one week, and keep my cost under $35.

Do you think I was able to do it? (I know the suspense is killing you!)

If you answered yes, because of Aldi’s low prices, you are correct.

This post will show you how to create a simple meal plan from Aldi for under $35.

You will also find some of the meals are on the larger side so depending on the size of your family, you may end up with leftovers. I have a family of four with kids ages currently seven and five and this was plenty of food for all of us. My husband and I even got lunch leftovers a few of the days.

I will include a printable menu plan and printable grocery list at the end of the post so read through to pick up your goodies and get ready to save!

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How to Score Free Makeup and Free Makeup Samples

Do you want free makeup?

How to Get Free Makeup with these tips. Getting free makeup and free makeup samples is not as hard as it sounds. #freebie #free #makeup #deals
How to Get Free Makeup

 

If you are a girly girl, getting free makeup sounds like a dream come true! And let’s be honest, if we are buying name-brand makeup it can get pretty darn pricey.

What if you could get free makeup? This would totally make “up” your day! Pun intended!!

And every time I hear the word FREE I get all giddy!

Yes, getting my makeup for free would be the cherry on top of my dark circles and uneven skin tone! HA!

Not to mention,  I’m like a kid in a candy store when I walk into Sephora or Ulta. But… then I look at the makeup prices, turn around and walk out (scowl) – that is unless I have a gift card. -thanks, mom!

 Check out my favorite ways to save money below:

Rakuten –  Formerly known as Ebates, Rakuten is a money-back site that rewards you for doing something you already do: shopping online. Click through Ebates before you shop online and you will receive a percentage back of what you spent.  How it works: They make money by referring you to shop at a store and then share their commission with you. The best part is it costs you nothing. Also, they have thousands of the BEST stores to choose from including Target, Kohl’s, Best Buy, Priceline, Macy’s, Petco, Bed Bath & Beyond, Groupon, Amazon and so much more. Sign up through my link and receive a $10 bonus just for signing up! Read my Rakuten Money-Saving Review here.
Ebates Coupons and Cash Back

Ibotta Ibotta is an awesome money-saving app that allows you to receive rebates for stuff you already buy. All you have to do is find your store and search the available rebates for that week. Once you find your rebates, start shopping. Next, send your receipt by taking a picture and uploading it which is super easy. I suggest doing this right when you get home from the store so you do not forget. It is as easy as taking a simple picture and clicking your rebates! Ibotta has recently added some online shopping to their app as well, so you have more options. Use my link and receive a $10 sign up bonus when you redeem your first rebate! Read more about Ibotta here: Ibotta, Awesome Rebate and Money Making App.

 

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