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Laura Williams
Laura Williams
The fitness industry would like you to think you need to spend oodles of money in order to get fit. Don’t believe it! You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to put yourself on the path to better health.
There are numerous ways to save money on fitness clothing. If you budget correctly and purchase bargain items whenever possible, you will have enough in your budget to splurge on high-quality items that may require a bit more of an investment.
Laura Williams
When you hear the term “lifeguard,” you probably conjure up one of two visions: 1. the not-quite-mature high school kids at your local swimming pool, or 2. the beach babes from “Baywatch.”
The reality of a part-time lifeguard job is a little different than the reputations that precede it, and if you’re willing to consider taking a job at a swimming pool, lifeguard positions can actually be an excellent second job for adults looking to supplement their income. In fact, I parlayed my part-time lifeguarding job into a satisfying full-time career because I was willing to open my mind to the possibilities.
Laura Williams
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a really great fashion buy. However, it’s getting harder every day to find cute pieces for less than $10, and finding affordable, fashionable clothing is especially important! This way you can look great without resorting to “wardrobing.”
Rather than sending you off to scour the Internet yourself, here is a list of apparel and accessories that will clothe you from head to toe. Just keep in mind that many of these items frequently go on sale, so get them while you can!
Laura Williams
The holiday season is in full swing, which means that there are holiday parties to attend and plenty of opportunities to get dressed up. However, when you’re on a budget, purchasing new attire for a holiday bash may seem overwhelming. The costs of clothing, shoes, and accessories quickly add up, and before you know it, you’ve spent a small fortune on clothing to wear to a single event.
This year, don’t go overboard on spending! There are many option available to find beautiful apparel that will last you through the holidays and beyond. You can be stylish without bleeding your bank account dry!
Laura Williams
After a weekend of indulging in Thanksgiving dinner leftovers like pie, butter-soaked rolls, and stuffing, I decided I needed to step away from the food and refocus on healthy habits.
Even though the average American only gains between one and two pounds between Halloween and New Year’s, those pounds are hard to lose. In fact, roughly 75% of annual weight gain takes place during the holiday season.
Plus, if you put on just two pounds a year over the course of 10 years, you’ll gain 20 hard-to-lose pounds! This is what experts refer to as “creeping obesity” and unless you can avoid holiday weight gain, you’ll be hard-pressed to avoid the creep.
Laura Williams
There’s nothing quite like a home full of holiday decorations to put you in a festive mood. However, not all decorations come cheap.
Don’t throw away your entire holiday budget on decor that may not suit your style down the line. Instead, invest your money wisely by identifying and even splurging on the decorations that will define your holiday spirit for years to come.
Then, add special “saves” that round out your decor without breaking the bank. Saving money this holiday season will help you with holiday stress management.
