Housekeeping

6 Ways to Save Money on Car Repairs #Sponsored

November 27, 2017 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Vehicle ownership is one of the largest expenses we occur monthly, next to housing costs. While some consider it a luxury, for others like parents, it’s a necessity. There are many ways to keep costs down like being mindful of your gas mileage, shopping around for low financing rates, or buying used. However, one thing that is generally unavoidable is the cost of repairs. Unfortunately, a huge repair bill can easily make or break your bank account in any given month, so learning to save on repairs seems like a no-brainer… but how? Here are 6 ways you can save money on car repairs.

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Homemade Window Cleaner with Only 2 Ingredients

October 29, 2017 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

There are certain times that industrial cleaners are 100% necessary. In my opinion, cleaning your windows isn’t one of them. This homemade, eco-friendly solution works just as well as any commercially made chemical window cleaner and is a fraction of the cost.

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5 Super Simple Ways to Save Money #Sponsored

June 22, 2017 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Budgeting is hard when you are young, single, and childless, and even more difficult when you throw little ones into the mix. I know that saving money as a mom can seem impossible, but there are some very simple things you can do to help build up savings while raising a child. Here are 5 super simple ways to save money in your everyday life.…

5 Tips for Painless Spring Cleaning #Sponsored

May 3, 2017 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Spring is here which means it’s time to wash away the staleness of winter. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a daunting task and it’s actually something I have learned to, dare I say, enjoy? I do a major deep cleaning twice a year, once in the spring then again in the fall, and the last few times have actually gone pretty smooth. It’s no longer this overwhelming, loathsome time of year and it helps me to mentally prepare for the change in season. I’m deeply affected by the weather and use my autumn clean to prep myself for the cold months ahead, while the spring clean is to kind of pull myself out of the winter slump. Well, spring is here baby and I’m ready! check out my 5 tips for painless spring cleaning so you can shake off the winter with ease….

5 Non-Permanent Ways to Remodel a Rental or Apartment

April 12, 2017 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

There are benefits to both owning or renting your home. Ownership gives you full creative control and the equity that comes with your purchase but you are 100% responsible for any mishaps that may come up and need to be committed to staying in one spot. Renters have fewer options when it comes to design but large, expensive repairs that come up are taken care of by the property owner and you’re not locked down (unless you have a lease). At this point in my life, I enjoy renting but have been longing to spruce up my rental unit and give it that fresh, new feel. After assessing my options the following list was created of 5 different non-permanent ways to remodel a rental or apartment….

Saving Money with Groupon Goods

September 15, 2016 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Did you know Groupon offers discounts goods as well as experiences? I didn’t but I’m super glad I do now! I try my best to be incredibly frugal, but there’s no getting around some purchases. There are things in our home that we simply need to buy, for a functional living space. …

A Crash Course in Canadian Couponing

January 1, 2016 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Coupons are cash. Want to reap the benefits but don’t know where to start? Here is a simple crash course to kick off your savings journey….

Simple Eco Homemade Laundry Detergent

July 17, 2015 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Laundry is time consuming and expensive. I can’t help you make it quicker, but I can help you make it cheaper. I have been using this homemade laundry detergent recipe for over a year now, with consistently great results — and I only wash in cold water! It only has 3 ingredients, which if you look at a bottle of standard detergent, is considerably less than the commercial counterpart. …

5 Natural Sunburn Relief Remedies

May 25, 2015 by Brittany This post may contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Summer is closing in fast, so I thought this would be a great time to share my 5 favorite natural sunburn relief remedies! As someone who is no stranger to the camp and the beach, I’ve relied on these remedies more times than I would like to admit. Keep in mind, prevention is always the way to go, so make sure you slather up with a high spf sunscreen before heading out. On the off chance it slipped your mind though, check these out:

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