Shopping for the beauty guru in your life can be rather difficult, especially when it seams that they own it all. We found two affordable options that would make a great gift for any occasion.
Switch It Up With 2 Amazing Skin Care Routines
Our bodies are always changing, especially our skin. Sometimes our skin care routine needs a bit of an upgrade as we age. To keep up, you may have to take away or add products to your skin care ritual. Something I try to do often to delay the signs of aging. I was so excited to try two very different skin care lines, each with great results that I can not wait to share.
Best Northern California Weekend Getaways
Northern California is made up of beautiful cities that offer great places to live and visit. Here are some of the best Northern California weekend getaways!
Northern California is home to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. The state’s diverse geography offers everything from beaches, mountains and deserts all within hours of each other. To help you plan your next Northern California getaway, we have compiled a list of our favorite weekend destinations in Northern California that are sure to inspire anyone who loves exploring new places!
… [read more]A Stunning Makeup Collection That Will Make You Swoon
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Being a momma in my late 30’s, it is hard to find the time for a little self care let alone feel beautiful. Yet sometimes you need to stop and take a moment (or an hour) to give yourself a quick makeover for a confidence boost. It’s amazing how a cute outfit and a little bit of makeup can help a girl feel extra special.
Ways To Save At Disneyland
Disneyland can be an expensive place to spend a day but with the right preparation you can still have a great time and save money. if it is your first visit then there are some things that you should know before Disneyland opens its gates for the day. We share ways to save at Disneyland!
My son and I have yet to visit Disneyland together, although we have been to Disney World a few times! I remember trying to price out a trip a few years ago, but after looking at the numbers, I decided not to go.
Let’s look at ways to save at Disneyland!
Buy tickets in advance
By purchasing Disneyland tickets in advance, you can save as much as $25 per ticket. If you plan on visiting every day while you’re at Disneyland, this will definitely help you with the costs!
Take advantage of discounted deals on hotel rooms for off-peak times, like January or February
During Disney magic hours, Disney hotels have some of the lowest Disney hotel rates! If you want to save money on hotel costs, visit the parks in January or February during non-peak times. Keeping in mind that they are not as busy and there won’t be crowds, try to plan your trip during Disney magic hours!
If you’re worried about Disneyland costs, finding a Disney hotel room with discount codes could save you money and pay for itself on the first night! Renting a Disney car will also save hotel costs because you won’t be spending money on Disney transportation as a whole.
Get a park hopper ticket to visit both Disney parks and Universal Studios Hollywood
You can get park hopper tickets for Disneyland and Disney California adventure for $90 (students) – $145 (adults). If you only have one Disney park ticket, you’ll have to choose between Disneyland and Disney California adventure.
Costco Travel Packages
Costco Travel Packages can be a great disneyland cost saving idea. Costco may be the cheapest place to get Disney tickets! Even if you’ve purchased your Disney park tickets and are ready to go, it’s always good to look for Disney discount codes just in case! With so many Disneyland discounts to choose from, you could easily pay more than you should.
Bring your own food and drinks
Bring snacks like rice cakes, trail mix, granola bars, or other foods that are healthy and relatively inexpensive. You want to provide a quick boost of energy when your kids need it most: while waiting in line. Sharing a packed lunch and bringing plenty of water bottles can save you money. Most parks have lockers to store your bags or coolers while you are in the park, but make sure that they are not full before you arrive!
Food and drinks are expensive at the parks. A single bottle of water can cost $4.00 in Disneyland, while a bottle of soda can cost anywhere from $3.00-$8.00 (depending on size). While you may decide to buy food or drink at the park, you need to plan on spending quite an amount of money.
Bring your own food and water if you plan on spending the whole day at the parks. In addition to saving money, this can be a good way to avoid overeating. You may find that with so much delicious food available, you are tempted to buy more than you should!
One thing to note is that food restrictions do apply. Disneyland disallows outside food and water in some areas of the park, so make sure to read up on the rules before you go.
Share! Split the cost for big meals with your friends and family.
Pack the essentials
Pack essentials such as sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. Even when we visited Disney World, we brought our essentials. It was usually bright and sunny, so we wanted to avoid having to buy essentials in the park!
Look up coupons before going into the park
Download Disneyland app before the going to the park.
The Disneyland app is a Disney magic tool! You’ll be able to pull up wait times for rides, make dining reservations, see parades and fireworks schedules, and plan ahead for your Disney day.
Look at discount ticket
If you’re on a budget, Disneyland discounts are available for Disney hotel guests, Disneyland annual pass holders, military service members and their families (Military Salute Discount), and Disney fan club members.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
If you know that Disneyland is a top Disney destination, arrive early. You can arrive at Disneyland an hour before the park opens to the public and Disney park employees will let you enter through the Disney gates while they finish setting up for the day! Arrive earlier than this if you’re worried about Disneyland crowds.
Take advantage of disney “magic hours”
Disneyland has an 1 hour break in between the Disney park’s normal operating hours that is exclusive for hotel guests. This special Disney day time is called Disney “magic hours.” During this period, the parks are less crowded and prices for food, merchandise, and Disney hotels are cheaper.
If you’re staying at a Disney hotel during Disneyland magic hours, take advantage of this perk! You’ll be able to enjoy the rides without crowds!
Rent a locker
Rent a locker from Disney so that you can leave any bags or items unattended without having to worry about them being stolen while you’re on rides with your family. If you’re worried about costs, lockers can save you money by keeping your wallets safe!
Age appropriate rides
If you’re not sure about what rides might be good for kids, ask an employee before getting in line so that you don’t have to wait around too long because they’ll know where all the best ones are. Some Disney rides are not appropriate for younger kids, despite their popularity, so use your best judgement.
Thanks to Disney movies like Frozen and Finding Dory, some of the Disneyland rides are more ideal than they were in previous years! Don’t be afraid to ask an employee what will be good for your children – Disneyland employees love Disney and are usually very helpful!
Disney has shows for all ages at Disneyland. If you have older kids, there are still a lot of options for entertainment that will beat watching Disney TV on your hotel room TV.
Get to Disneyland early or stay late – the parade and fireworks are only available during Disneyland’s schedule!
If you’ve visited Disney many times, there’s a good chance that you may have already seen the fireworks or parades. There is no Disneyland policy for re-entering Disney lots when an event such as Disney fireworks is going on. If you want to get the best Disneyland viewing experience, be sure to visit early or stay late!
For all Disney fans, the parade and fireworks should not be missed!
Planning a trip to Disney World? Check out these Disney World tips on surviving the parks!
Get Summer Ready With These 3 Easy Steps
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Summer is here and we are ready for fun in the sun! A healthy glow, a cute bathing suit and some small essentials is all you will need this summer!
Add A Little Fun Behind Closed Doors
Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or married, you can add spice in the bedroom! For me, I am happily single. Sometimes. Being single has its perks. On the other hand, being single is lonely in many ways. It’s time to add a little fun behind closed doors.
So yes, I am single. When it comes to fun, I have to be creative, especially as a single mom. I recently received a few adult toys that are perfect for solo use or with your partner!
… [read more]Best Crystals For Good Luck
Crystals are small but powerful, they bring balance in energy with their particular frequency so crystals used can vary depending on the situation – energies emitted by crystals also help in creating a positive aura around you making things flow smoothly thus increasing your chances of good luck! We share the best crystals for good luck.
You might be familiar with crystals and their healing properties, but did you know that crystals actually give good luck? This article will show you what crystals are good for attracting luck and good fortune, how to use them, as well as some crystals you can use to achieve your goal of attracting good luck.
… [read more]Create A Family Budget
I have been working on my credit for years now. For awhile, it took a hit due to bad decisions. However, I have been working hard to improve it. I started with a credit card and paid off the balance right away. I have been monitoring my credit closely this past year. A few months ago, I was notified that there were a few items on my credit report that I didn’t recognize. I was able to dispute them and thankfully they were removed from my report.
Monitoring your credit is a great place to start. My credit union allows me to track my credit rating and view my credit report. I especially like using Credit Karma. It’s free and allows me to monitor any and all activity on my report!
Life is expensive, especially for family families. From the mortgage payments to medical bills; there are always expenses that never seem to stop coming in. Your family could be losing money every day and you don’t even realize it! You may have a family budget but are having trouble following it or making one yourself just isn’t your thing. If this sounds like you, don’t worry. This article will explain how you can create a family budget that works great for your family.
Tip #1: Create The Budget And Everyone Follows It
If you want to see results from the family budget, it has to be followed by everyone in it. Involved the household if you really want this to work great for your family. The family budget will only work if everyone is on board with it and trying to follow it as best they can.
Tip #2: List All Spending And Income
Make a list of all spending in one column and income in another column. Make the family budget family friendly by adding in the family expenses that everyone has to pay into. This will ensure family members aren’t trying to hide personal spending from each other.
Tip #3: Start The Family Budget Off On A Good Note
It’s best to start off your family budget on a good note. Show family members what they save by following the plan and what you will save in future if you continue to follow it. This is a great way to motivate everyone into sticking with the budget and continuing to follow it as best as possible.
Tip #4: Set A Date To Go Over The Family Budget And Make Changes
Set up a budget meeting to go over spending and income each month. This will allow for everyone to go over the previous month, make changes where necessary and create a new budget for the next month. This is also a great way to show family members how easy it is to follow the budget and save money.
Tip #5: Be Careful With Debt
Debt can sometimes be managed if it’s used responsibly. By keeping debt at a minimum and paying more than the minimum payment due on any debt, you can focus on your goals. Family members should always remember that debt can hurt their family in the long run.
Tip #6: Create A Family Budgeting Spreadsheet
If family budget meeting date is on the same day each month, everyone can log on to a spreadsheet at home and go over spending that happened the previous month. This will allow everyone to see how much they saved by following the household budget and motivate to save even more money in the next month.
Tip #7: Keep Family Budgeting Simple
This family budget is simple, family friendly and easy to follow. You’ll find that family budget meetings will be easier because everyone will know what you’re talking about when it comes time to discuss family spending and family debt.
Tip #8: Educate Yourself
It’s crucial family members educate themselves about budgeting and how debt can affect your household in the long run. Family budget meeting should always include family members sitting down together talking about household debt, savings, and spending. You need to have a basic timeline available for creating a budget and debt can throw budgeting off if everyone is struggling to pay debt.
Tip #9: Family Budget Is Family Friendly
This family budget is meant to help everyone save money, teach them about finances and how debt can affect the future of your family. This will allow everyone to look at budgeting better from an informed point of view instead of doing what your household has always done.
Tip #10: Create A Budget Plan
This family budget is created based on income and spending each month. Your household will follow this family budget plan to save money, pay off debt and hopefully build up a decent savings.
Tip #11: Avoid Family Debt
Household debt is family friendly if you have a budget in place to pay debt and everyone knows when to say no to spending. This family budget will help everyone understand how much debt can affect the future of their family and what they need to do in order to fix debt and spending. This family budget is family friendly because you can use it to save money, instead of spending money and pay off debt.
Tip #12: Don’t Fear Family Debt
Fear of family debt can do more damage than good if family members are trying to follow a budget and stick to the budget and debt plan. Your household will need to stay focused and change their mindset in order to continue following a budget and spending plan. This will encourage family members to save money, pay off debt and stay out of debt.
Tip #13: Find A Balanced Approach
Finding a family budget approach will require everyone to find the budget they want, a spending plan they need and a savings goal that’s based on income. Come up with the same goals and work together to make a budget that works for your household.
How To Keep Your Home Cooler In The Summer
Summer is here and in full force. And this means you’ll probably be sweating in your home office and fending off mosquitoes and flies feasting on you while you laze by the pool or beach. But why suffer when there’s a way to keep your home cool in the summer? Here are practical tips to help you take good care of your family or office and save money at the same time.
Whether you’re frugal like me and looking to make changes to your home to improve efficiency or looking for ideas on where to start, we have just the guide for you! With small changes, you can make a difference in your own household expenses! Invest now and see the savings add up! I recently made some changes with new windows and new shades! I already feel a difference with the temperature inside!
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