Valentine's Day is an expensive day, but you can still celebrate without going over your budget.Knowing that Valentine's Day is around the corner now is the time to think ahead and work out a plan for the special day. You can set aside money now for Valentine's Day so when the day comes, you have the money you need to spend. Being organized and knowing what the plan is will stop you from over spending. Here are some reminders of things that are money "wasters" and suggestions to help you stay within your budget on Valentine's Day. Forget buying flowers especially roses as the prices are marked up for this special occasion. Another option would be to buy a potted plant. Potted flowers may not seem romantic, but they last longer and they can be re-planted into a garden. A heart-shaped box filled with chocolate is another expensive item. Are the chocolates more exquisite and more delicious in a heart-shaped box? You can decorate a regular box of chocolates with ribbon and … [Read more...]
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What is it about New Year's resolutions that many people make, but can't keep? Some people don't believe in resolutions. Others take the easy road and not make resolutions so they don't have to break them and feel bad about it. That's okay too. If you're one of the many who make resolutions and have no success with them, then let's look at how you can kick it to the curb and successfully achieve your New Year's resolutions with these seven tips. 7 New Years Resolution Tips Tip #1: Accountability If you keep your New Year's resolutions to yourself, then it's easier to put it off and not follow through with it, but when you tell everyone (family, friends, colleagues) about it, you have at least one person who will hold you accountable when you falter. Think of it as a support group who will cheer you on when you succeed and who will pick you up when you fall behind. Tip #2: Realistic Goals When you make ambitious resolutions, they're harder to carry through and accomplish and by … [Read more...]
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Out with the old and in with the new is a great motto to live by. The New Year can offer so much if you allow and open yourself to the abundance of blessings.For anything to work at its optimal best, it begins with you. Use the New Year to bring the best out of you, but don't wait until the New Year arrives, make your list now so you can start on January 1st. These are only suggestions. You know what you need to do... What do you want to achieve in your personal life in the New Year? - Read and study the Word more - Love myself - Lose weight - Have more self-confidence - Have more patience - Forgive more...and quicker! - Be more discipline - Be a better listener - Be a better communicator - Be more understanding - Stop comparing myself to others - Exercise more - Be thankful - Take care of myself more - Spend more quality time with the kids - Manage stress better - Fulfill promises - Be more assertive - Be a leader - Show and lead by example - Learn how not to … [Read more...]
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