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Arlene L
March 10, 2020
frugal living

How to Save Money on Your Water Bill

Arlene L
March 10, 2020
frugal living
How to Save Money on Your Water Bill

When I opened my water bill this month, my jaw dropped and my eyes nearly popped out of my head. I knew I had to reduce my water usage. If you’re looking to cut down on your water bill too, try these tips today!

Tagged: saving money, saving water, frugal living 3

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Arlene L
March 6, 2020
thrifting & reselling

Cat-Themed Thrift Items - Part 2

Arlene L
March 6, 2020
thrifting & reselling
Cat-Themed Thrift Items - Part 2

I’m back with another post on cat-themed items I’ve encountered while thrift shopping. Check out the rest of the collection here.

Tagged: cats, thrifting, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
March 5, 2020
thrifting & reselling

Cat-Themed Thrift Items - Part 1

Arlene L
March 5, 2020
thrifting & reselling
Cat-Themed Thrift Items - Part 1

This post features the cat-themed items I’ve encountered over the past few years of thrift shopping. Enjoy the absurdity of cat-themed items out there!

Tagged: thrifting, cats, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
February 27, 2020
frugal living

How to Declutter Your Home in One Day

Arlene L
February 27, 2020
frugal living
How to Declutter Your Home in One Day

The days are getting longer and spring is only a few weeks away. If spring cleaning is on your annual list of things to do, you might need to declutter the house first. This post will show you how to declutter your home in just one day!

Tagged: frugal living, spring cleaning, housekeeping, decluttering, frugal living 3

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Arlene L
January 20, 2020
frugal living

How to Live in San Francisco (or Any Expensive City) on a Budget

Arlene L
January 20, 2020
frugal living
How to Live in San Francisco (or Any Expensive City) on a Budget

Are you thinking about living in an expensive city like San Francisco or New York? You might think you need a huge salary to survive, but you can live comfortably on a smaller salary with some frugal habits. Check out these tips for living in San Francisco (or any expensive city) on a budget.

Tagged: San Francisco, city living, frugal living 1

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Arlene L
January 7, 2020
thrifting & reselling

How to List Clothes Faster on Poshmark

Arlene L
January 7, 2020
thrifting & reselling
How to List Clothes Faster on Poshmark

You may be sitting on a pile of unlisted clothing AKA a death pile or a money pile. This is the best method to get those items listed quickly so you can start making money!

Tagged: Poshmark, selling online, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
January 2, 2020
blogging

How to Reduce Blogging Overwhelm

Arlene L
January 2, 2020
blogging
How to Reduce Blogging Overwhelm

Blogging can be overwhelming! If you’re feeling overwhelmed or burned out with your blog, use these tips to restore your balance and get back on track.

Tagged: blogging, blogging tips, blogging 1

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Arlene L
November 21, 2019
frugal living, modern life

The Budgeter's Holiday Gift Guide

Arlene L
November 21, 2019
frugal living, modern life
The Budgeter's Holiday Gift Guide

Are you looking for gift for everyone on your list but on a budget? Take a look at these practical and budget-friendly gifts for all ages.

Tagged: budget, Christmas, gifts, modern life 1, frugal living 1, gift guide

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Arlene L
November 14, 2019
frugal living, money management

8 Tips to Manage Holiday Spending

Arlene L
November 14, 2019
frugal living, money management
8 Tips to Manage Holiday Spending

These tips will have you saving money even as the Christmas shopping season comes around!

Tagged: budget, Christmas, money management 1, frugal living 1

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Arlene L
November 7, 2019
thrifting & reselling

How Much Does It Cost to Attend PoshFest?

Arlene L
November 7, 2019
thrifting & reselling
How Much Does It Cost to Attend PoshFest?

Here’s a look at the cost of attending PoshFest and ways you can save on attending next year.

Tagged: PoshFest, Poshmark, selling online, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
October 31, 2019
thrifting & reselling

PoshFest Review: Is PoshFest Worth Attending?

Arlene L
October 31, 2019
thrifting & reselling
PoshFest Review: Is PoshFest Worth Attending?

Check out this complete review of PoshFest 2019, so you can see what it’s like and decide if you want to attend next year.

Tagged: Poshmark, PoshFest, selling online, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
October 21, 2019
frugal living, money management

How to Succeed at a No-Spend November

Arlene L
October 21, 2019
frugal living, money management
How to Succeed at a No-Spend November

If contributing to Thanksgiving dinner and then hitting up subsequent Black Friday sales is causing you stress and anxiety, then a No-Spend November may be just what you need. Check out how to do one and succeed at it in this post.

Tagged: frugal living, saving, money management 1, frugal living 2

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Arlene L
October 17, 2019
thrifting & reselling

PoshFest Takeaways to Improve Your Poshmark Business

Arlene L
October 17, 2019
thrifting & reselling
PoshFest Takeaways to Improve Your Poshmark Business

I’m back from PoshFest with plenty of tips and takeaways to help you grow and improve your Poshmark business. Take a look!

Tagged: Poshmark, PoshFest, selling online, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
October 17, 2019
thrifting & reselling

How to Sell Quickly on Poshmark

Arlene L
October 17, 2019
thrifting & reselling
How to Sell Quickly on Poshmark

What are Poshmark top sellers doing differently than those who are struggling to make sales? They use these strategies to sell quickly on Poshmark.

Tagged: Poshmark, selling online, thrifting, thrifting & reselling 1

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Arlene L
September 5, 2019
thrifting & reselling

17 Best Brands to Sell on Poshmark

Arlene L
September 5, 2019
thrifting & reselling
17 Best Brands to Sell on Poshmark

What are the best brands to sell on Poshmark? Take a look at these top-selling brands that will make you more sales and more money!

Tagged: Poshmark, thrift shopping, selling online, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
August 22, 2019
food & meal planning, frugal living

100 Cheap Meals for When You’re Broke

Arlene L
August 22, 2019
food & meal planning, frugal living
100 Cheap Meals for When You’re Broke

Cheap meals don’t have to be boring and tasteless. Check out these 100 cheap meals that you eat even when you’re broke!

Tagged: cheap meals, meal planning, food, food & meal planning 1, frugal living 3

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Arlene L
July 30, 2019
thrifting & reselling

Goodwill Bluebox Mystery Box Review

Arlene L
July 30, 2019
thrifting & reselling
Goodwill Bluebox Mystery Box Review

Last month I purchased two Goodwill Bluebox mystery boxes to try a new way of sourcing clothes for my Poshmark closet. Read all about my experience with the Goodwill Bluebox in this review, including the brands and items I received.

Tagged: Goodwill, Goodwill Bluebox, mystery box, thrift shopping, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
July 26, 2019

10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Today

Arlene L
July 26, 2019
10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Today

It can be difficult to save money in all areas of life, even for the most budget-minded person. One of the areas where you’ll usually see the biggest savings for your cost-cutting efforts is on groceries. Take a look at these 10 ways to save on groceries today.

Tagged: saving money, frugal living 3, food & meal planning 1

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Arlene L
July 4, 2019
thrifting & reselling

The Brands I Sold on Poshmark – Spring 2019

Arlene L
July 4, 2019
thrifting & reselling
The Brands I Sold on Poshmark – Spring 2019

Selling on Poshmark this quarter has had its ups and downs. Let me share with you an update on what sold for me and some recent thoughts about the platform.

Tagged: Poshmark, thrift shopping, thrifting & reselling 2

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Arlene L
June 30, 2019
frugal living

50+ Ideas for a Fun No-Spend Weekend

Arlene L
June 30, 2019
frugal living
50+ Ideas for a Fun No-Spend Weekend

No-spend weekends might sound tough and boring, but there’s a lot you can do without spending money and still have fun. Take a look at these 50+ ideas for a fun no-spend weekend.

Tagged: saving money, frugal living 3

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