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I have a lot to save up for this year. I had some medical bills I needed to finish paying and I have 2 BIG vacations planned. At first I was a little worried about how I would be able to pull this off, but then I sat back, really examined my finances down to the last penny, and I got really creative with how I could save the extra money. Some of these seem extreme on paper, but when you are actually doing them and living them it just feels normal! So whether you are saving trying to pay off some debts or saving up for a vacation, here are 30 ways you can save $1000 this month.
Now for those of you asking- yes I really did save an extra $1000 this month. And that is $1000 I thought I didn’t have. These are all really simple changes you can make in order to free up those extra dollars. Got any of your own ideas on how to save money? Share them with us! We would love to hear from you.
Here are some past ideas shared that can help you make or save money:
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When I wrote my last post on ways to read more in 2020, a common question/request I received was to share recommendations of what I read. I read ten books this month and started two more! My goal is to read two books a week and I feel blessed and happy to say I have exceeded my goal for January. I am especially excited to share the list of books I read with everyone.
The one catch is that some of my reads were Audible Originals. So you will have to have Audible to read them. I will separate those into their own list. And I do highly recommend Audible for many reasons, the originals are just part of that. I won't rank the books In any particular order but I will write a short blurb for each of what I thought about them. How to Read 10 Books in a Month
I think the reason I was able to read so much this month boils down to a few things;
Audible Originals
Books Available Everywhere
So have you read any of these books? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!
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Friday Faves- Newbery Award Winners 16 Books for Your Reading List This Year This post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated for purchases made through those links at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s about 11 months too late to make a reservation at a restaurant for your date night. That doesn’t mean you can’t put together a romantic evening for you and your other half that both of you will enjoy and remember. And just because it’s not planned in advance doesn’t mean it needs to be expensive. Here are five last minute date night ideas that won’t break the bank. At Home Paint Night Paint nights have become all the rage recently, but don’t shell out all that money for something you can easily do at home. Buy some cheap paints, a couple canvases, and a bottle of your favorite drink. There is an abundance of painting tutorials on YouTube that you can follow. Throw one up on the big screen and do your best to follow along. At the end, gift your new masterpieces to each other. Alicia gave ideas for a watercolor paint night on this post! Sunset Hike With a Picnic There are few things in this world more beautiful and romantic than a sunset. Take advantage of this free spectacle and create your own version of dinner and a show. Pack up a simple dinner, bring along a blanket or two, and find an easy hike near you. At the top, set up for the evening and enjoy the view with a delicious meal and the person you love. Movie Marathon Movie nights are a pretty normal date night idea, but there are a couple ways you can jazz it up to make it more special. Create a theater size spread for you and your love to munch on while you watch (popcorns, your favorite candies, fries, pretzels, etc). Bring out all the blankets and pillows you can find so it feels like you’re sitting on a cloud while you watch you favorite flix. And finally, figure out what you want your marathon to be. In one evening you can probably fit about 3 movies, so keep that in mind! Learn How to Cook a New Meal Together Again, YouTube is a great resource for this and it’s a great, inexpensive alternative to a professional class. Find a few dishes you’re both interested in, make sure you have the ingredients, and then follow the tutorials together to create your own romantic dinner. Not only will you then have a delicious dinner to eat, but you will have the skills to make these recipes again in the future! Window Shopping in Old Towne Most cities have an “ole towne” area, filled with cute little shops, restaurants, and entertainment that is all locally owned. Grab a couple smoothies or ice cream and walk around looking at the sights, window shopping, and just having good conversation. This is a great date idea for if you don’t want to actually do anything and just want to spend time together. And, as long as you don’t actually buy anything in the shops, it’s very cheap! These five date night ideas are so inexpensive, but also so fun and provide great quality time. They are also simple to adjust to fit your needs and interests. Try them out and let us know which one is your favorite! If you enjoyed these ideas, you may want to check out others we've given in the past:
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In case you've forgotten something about me, I've lived in France. A few times actually. The first time was as a law student. The second time was as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
After I got back from law school I searched for a recipe to make those delicious macaron cookies. I found this lovely blog. The author is French! So, obviously, when she wrote blog post tutorials on how to make the French macaron cookie, I'm going to believe everything she says because she is French. I don't know if you know this, but French people invented food.
Anyway, I've made macarons a few times using Tartelette's recipe and tips to ensure the best outcome. I'm not a pro, but I've gotten pretty good at it.
Well, a couple of weeks ago my mom told me she was going to make macaron cookies like Mike from Monsters Inc. for us to take on our trip to Disneyland. Did she consult me on the recipe? Or ask me to help? NO! She used a Tasty video. Ugh. Let's be honest guys, you enjoy watching those videos, but nothing turns out like they say it's going to. They do weird things like bake a cookie for 40 minutes. Like, how does that sound good? Well, I got over being offended and decided to make some cookies for her. I made a batch of green ones and then a batch of pink. My daughter wanted red, but I didn't add enough food coloring to make it red so they're pink. We're going to decorate them with polka dots and make them Minnie Mouse macarons.
I am going to share with you here how I make these cookies. It is all based off of Tartelette's recipe.
A few tips to get you started. 1. Use a digital scale.
The recipe is in grams, because it is French. A scale will ensure that you get your measurements just right. French macarons can be finicky little cookies, so you want to make sure you have your measurements right.
2. Leave your egg whites sitting out for at least 24 hours. I know that might gross you out, but I assure you, you will be fine. Just do it. 3. Do not overbeat your egg whites. When adding the sugar you want to beat them until they have a glossy shine like shaving cream. They hold their shape, but if you over beat them then your cookies will be hollow and not as good.
4. Use the Simple Home Creations Silicon mat to make them (linked below.) Alicia's family got it for me for Christmas one year. It is so nice because it helps ensure that my cookies turn out all the same size.
5. Finally, Tartelette uses an Ateco tip to make her cookies. I use Wilton's #12 size tip. A #10 works too, but I like #12 the best. Okay, are you ready to make some French macaron cookies?
French Macaron
These delicious little French cookies are fun to make and so tasty! Recipe adapted from Tartelette.com Ingredients:90 gr Egg whites 25-50 gr White Sugar 110 gr Almond Meal 200 gr Powdered Sugar Directions:Allow your egg whites to age in a bowl on the counter, loosely covered for 24-48 hours. In a large mixing bowl sift together almond meal and powdered sugar In a stand mixer beat egg whites until they are a bubble bath consistency. Slowly add in sugar while continuing to beat eggs until they become a shaving cream consistency. Fold in almond meal/powdered sugar mixture with whichever food Coloring you want to add. It should only take you a maximum of 50 strokes to mix in the almond mixture. Fill a piping bag fitted with a Wilton’s #12 tip with the batter. On a silicon mat, pipe out your cookies to about an inch and a half in diameter. Let cookies sit for 30 minutes to an hour white you preheat the oven to 280 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool at least five minutes before removing them from the sheet. After filling the cookies you can store them in the refrigerator. This will enhance their flavor. |
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Helen Reynolds: Mother of six children , grandmother to eleven! I love to cook, craft and create things and I especially love doing that with my family, So, when my lawyer daughter, Lindsey, my artist daughter, Madalynn, and I came up with the idea of Hot Cocoa Bombs, this blog was born. Then, one more daughter, with her technical and science skills, plus creativity has joined in to round us out! Read more about us here! Archives
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