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14
Dec
2015

The Best Subscription Clubs for the Person Who Has Everything

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Holidays

Sometimes I feel like every single person I shop for is a person that already has everything. I’m constantly scouring the internet for good ideas and trying to find something they’ve never seen before. Sometimes I get lucky, other times not so much. But there’s one thing that is always a winner (and it has consistently been my favorite gift to receive) – subscriptions and monthly club boxes. They’re almost always consumable and it’s so nice to be receiving something after the holiday season (especially if you live on a budget). It’s the true gift that keeps on giving.

So if you’re stuck in a rut…especially a last-minute rut, check out some of these subscriptions and clubs to see if any are a good fit:

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10
Dec
2015

DIY Christmas Wrap Photo Labels

categories: Christmas, Christmas Crafts, Holidays

It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is right around the corner! Every single year I plan to have as much done as possible before Thanksgiving…and every year I am scurrying at the last minute!

Last year I had a great plan to wrap all of my gifts in shipping paper (with some cute little extras) and it went soooo well! I will definitely be using these ideas again, especially since some of them were cute AND cheap.

My first special twist? DIY photo labels!

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07
Dec
2015

What Would You Do with $10 Million?

categories: Financial Freedom, Financial Inspiration, Inspiration & Motivation, Investing, Saving Money, Working from Home

I love this question. I know it sounds weird, but I ask myself all the time – What would you do with $10 million, Nikki? And then I make a list. Usually with a glass of wine after everyone’s gone to bed. I know it sounds indulgent, but it’s really not. In fact, I think it’s a really, really important question that everyone needs to ask themselves on a regular basis – What would you do with $10 million?

Why waste time imagining a life you don’t have, you ask?

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04
Dec
2015

Seven Layer Cookies

categories: Christmas, Cookies, Food & Cooking, Holidays

Seven layer cookies are possibly my favorite cookies of all-time. They are surprisingly easy to make, but your guests will think you are Julia Child when they eat these.

They are rich, delicious, and absolutely perfect for the holiday season. THIS is what I will definitely be making. 😉

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02
Dec
2015

The Best Gift Ideas for a New Mom

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Holidays

Two years ago around this time I was a brand new mom. My little baby had all the cutest little holiday outfits with bow ties and suspenders, reindeer and santa hats, booties and mittens. He was decked out in all the “essential” holiday gear. I, on the other hand, found myself desperate for my own essentials – ones I was caught off guard to be needing.

So, as a former holiday season new mom, I can tell you there definitely are gifts you are itching to get when you’ve got a brand new baby on your hands. Things you didn’t realize you needed or just didn’t prioritize.

Here are the new mom gifts that I loved (or wished I would have had): (more…)

30
Nov
2015

Household Items that are Far Better than Any Toddler Toy on the Market

categories: Activities & Crafts, Financial Freedom, Parenting, Saving Money, Tips & Tricks

This scenario plays out in my house almost everyday: The playroom is strewn with blocks, cars are on their sides, balls are piled in the corner…and my son? He’s playing in our cabinet with the pots and pans. There’s no question he loves his toys, but sometimes I can’t believe how much he loves his “not toys.” So much so that I find myself converting old household products into play things just for some free indoor excitement.

So if you’re tired of buying toys, look around your house and see if you’ve got any of these big winners:

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23
Nov
2015

How to Pay Off Student Loans Early

categories: Financial Freedom, Investing, Saving Money

Student loan debt is the absolute worst. Yes, it is really important to get an education. But the vast majority of students that are taking out loans have no idea how much that debt is going to weigh them down. Education is important, but so is getting this debt off your back!

If you want to pay off student loans early (which I’m assuming you do), there are a lot of things you can do…some of which you may not have thought of. I feel lucky that my husband and I were able to get rid of what we had before I decided to stay at home with my son, because basically I wouldn’t have been able to if we hadn’t. And I want that for you!

So here’s what you need to do to get rid of that debt FAST:

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