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16 fun, cheap ways to celebrate the holidays (that don’t feel chintzy or grinchy)
Are you looking for ways to celebrate the holidays that are more affordable and more meaningful? <- That’s pretty much a trick question because I’ve never met anyone who says “Ya know what I’d like to do? Rack up MORE credit card debt on Secret Santa gifts for a co-worker don’t know very well!”
I’m sharing these fun, affordable ways to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving because I want you to have time to plan a holiday season that isn’t filled with overdraft fees and regrettable purchases.
Americans spend $465 billion on Christmas. Meanwhile, the average American has $6,385 in credit card debt and 40% of middle class Americans couldn’t weather a $400 financial emergency. And even if you’re totally debt free, most of us would prefer to spend less money rather than more, right?
Luckily, dialing back holiday spending doesn’t have to feel Grinchy. In fact, it can feel intentional and creative. Truly!
16 fun, cheap ways to celebrate the holidays (that don’t feel chintzy)
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Mornings In: The Netherlands
Those Dutch girls are gorgeous, aren't they? All that blond hair and flawless skin - what's their secret? Today Laura is telling us all about her Dutch beauty + breakfast routine, including what she sprinkles on top of her toast and the Dutch makeup line she swears by! (Don't worry, us non-Dutch ladies can buy it online.) Name: Laura Doorneweerd Hometown: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 32...
True Story: I found my long lost sibling
When Anna was 13 years old, her dad mentioned in passing that he and her mom had had another child and given it up for adoption. Then he made Anna promise not to look for her sister. Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Anna and I am currently reigning as 2016 Venice Beach, California Mardi Gras Queen. I put my stuff in storage last year and am living on the road, in Mexico at the moment. I...
True Story: I write erotic novels
What's it like to spend your workday coming up with euphemisms for sex acts? How does that affect your own sex life? And do you tell your parents? Today, erotica author Linda Mercury is telling us all about it! Tell us a bit about yourself! Hi there! I’m Linda Mercury. I grew up in rural Northern Illinois and now live outside of beautiful Portland, Oregon. I’m 49 and absolutely looking forward...
7 Things To Do When A Big Website Links To Your Post
Friends, I invite you to gather ‘round the coffee table for a short rendition of Be Ye Not So Stupid As Me. In my early days of blogging (lo, those many years ago) a few of my posts found their way onto StumpleUpon and Reddit. Awesome, right? I celebrated by writing vague Facebook updates, telling all my friends (who don’t understand/care about blog traffic), and refreshing my analytics over and...
The Cheapskate Guide To: Paris
Is it possible to travel Paris on a budget and truly enjoy your experience? Absolutely! If you you're looking for cheap Paris travel tips, you're in the right place. Today, a local is sharing her best tips to travel Paris on the cheap: $21 Airbnbs, three-course meals for $9.50, and tons of free museums and galleries! Hi! I’m Amanda. Last year I relocated to Paris to be with my French boyfriend....
True Story: I went from an alcoholic couch potato to a vegan marathoner in 2 years
I think most of us (uh, myself VERY MUCH included) believe that we can only change a few degrees in either direction. We can become slightly healthier, slightly less anxious, slightly better with money. Welp, today Nicole is proving us wrong. Tell us a bit about yourself! I’m Nicole Antoinette, 30, from Bend, Oregon. I’m a former drinker, party girl, and couch potato turned distance runner who’s...