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9 Money-Saving Gift Ideas for the Holidays - #94 Dec 02, 2022

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Today's episode is sponsored by GoodwillFinds.com - a new secondhand marketplace where you can find great values on top quality clothing, tools, jewelry, home items and one-of-a-kind gifts online from select Goodwills across the country, all without having to leave home! And, in addition to great values, you can feel great about shopping on the site as all of the net proceeds fund local Goodwill community programs!
Don't go broke during the holidays! In this episode, I'll share with you some money-saving ideas, including gifts you can make, gifts that are memorable and affordable, and other helpful tips.
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5 Wasteful and Toxic Effects of Buying "New" - #3

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Is Your Decorating Style Outdated?? - #93 Nov 20, 2022

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Guess what?! Farmhouse decor is outdated. Gray is being replaced by bold colors. And minimalism has been kicked to the curb! While I'm definitely not someone who follows trends, I decided to find out what "the experts" are saying is outdated in 2022 and won't see much of in 2023. Are your favorite decorating trends on this list? (Psst--many of my favorites are on this list!). Let's discuss!
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Peel and stick wallpaper I just ordered - Garden Party - very pretty!

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7 Controversial DIY Projects: Where Are They Now?? - #92 Nov 13, 2022

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Sometimes my DIY projects get a lot of flack and are controversial because I skipped a step, did something unconventional, used a certain product (or simply because some people just love to complain, right??). However, what happened to these 7 most controversial projects once the camera stopped rolling? Were the "naysayers" right that the project would end in failure, or did they turn out, after all? Let's talk about them!
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How to Find Your "Happy" Again w/ Rachel Jimenez - #91 Nov 05, 2022

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When you're feeling unsettled, down, or restless on the inside, it feels impossible to tap into your creativity to tackle your next DIY project or room makeover. How do we work through these negative feelings to start bringing more positive feelings into our life so that we can start living the creative life we want? In this episode, I talk with Rachel Jimenez from Money Hacking Mama for advice on how to move forward when we seem to be stuck and not feeling our best emotionally, so that we can spend more time doing the things that bring us joy (like being creative and crafty!).
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Creating a Cozy Home by Changing Your Thoughts - #90

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Creating a "Cozy" Home and Life By Changing Your Thoughts - #90 Oct 30, 2022

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"Cozy" is a buzzword we use to describe everything from warm, soft sweaters...to quaint neighborhoods... to a fresh, new comforter for a bedroom makeover...to holiday lights on a cold winter night. But in the book Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World by Isabel Gillies, she redefines what is meant by "cozy." In this episode, I share intimate thoughts about why I have felt very unsettled lately and how I realized how important being "cozy" is for my own mental well-being. If you're feeling unsettled lately, or unmotivated, uninspired, and stressed, sit back and let's talk about how feeling "cozy" is the root of happiness in your home and life.
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12 Common DIY FEARS and How to Overcome Them! - #89 Oct 21, 2022

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Don’t let anyone tell you that they don’t have any DIY fears because they’d be lying to you. The truth is that DIY is wrought with fear because there are so many things that can go wrong. Last time I checked, HGTV magazine doesn’t tell you that part when you see its brightly colored collections of prettiness splashed all over the pages. Everything looks doable. Easy. Affordable.

But what about when you’ve never tackled a project before? What if you’re a total newbie? What if you’ve got a limited amount of money or materials and YOU.CANNOT.MESS.THIS.UP?

So how do you learn not to be scared of DIY? That’s what we’re going to talk about in this episode!

Let’s jump right in!

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Build Your Cozy Fall DIY Fire Pit! - #88 Oct 17, 2022

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Fall is here! I don't know about you, but I don't use my outdoor space much. Fall is a great time to get out to your yard, though. The bugs are disappearing, the temperatures are cooling, but aren't freezing yet. And it's a cozy time to sit around an outdoor fire with friends and family! Why not build your own cozy DIY fall fire pit? Here are some tips for creating your own.
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When Should You NOT Paint Wood Furniture?? - #87 Oct 07, 2022

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Have you wondered whether you should paint a piece of wood furniture? We all have that questionable piece of furniture that we think we would like to paint, but we're not sure if it will be ruined or not. Here are my guidelines for when to paint furniture and when you should step away from the paint brush! Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.

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How to Stop Hating and Love Your Home Again - #86 Oct 02, 2022

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I can’t start this episode without acknowledging the people who recently lost their homes or have damage to their home from Hurricane Ian in FL or the Carolinas. Right now there are people who are lamenting about their home, when there are other people who don’t even have a home, due to a recent loss because of that Hurricane, or for any other matter, even financial. So I do understand that this conversation is all relative. And I hope that anyone who has lost their home or who is dealing with a serious issues related to their home, finds the help they need.
This conversation is related to those who are struggling to love their home; they might even hate their home.
Keep listening to hear more about my 90-day challenge, called the "Love Your Home Challenge"! Together, you and I are going to declutter and find ways to bring more joy into our homes so that we can fall in love with our homes again!
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What Does "Home" Mean to YOU? One Woman's Surprising Journey - #85 Sep 24, 2022

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Imagine that you decided you were going to put all of your possessions into storage (and I do mean ALL of them), except for ONE outfit….maybe a sleeping bag, a tent, a bit of food….And that literally everything that you’d use for the next 5 months, you had to carry on your back for 12 hours a day.

Krista Edwards (founder of Ready to Roth blog and podcast), did that very thing: she left her job, home, and possessions to hike the Pacific Crest Trail for just over 5 months, recently returning, and had some surprising revelations about what "home" really meant to her. Her change of perspective even affected what she decided to spend money upon her return.
In Episode #85 we dig into how difficult or easy it can be to give it all up and what "home" means when you finally return. Krista and I also talk about the importance of getting started with investing in a Roth IRA to build tax-free income for yourself and your kids.
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