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How To Figure Out Your Skills & Sell Them For Cash

This is a post by Chelsea who is currently doing a Spending Fast®.

Since starting my Spending Fast a little over three months ago, I have learned quite a bit more about myself than expected. One of the main things is that I have a lot of marketable talent that I completely didn’t realize. Last Monday I started a new job (hallelujah) and my title went from “Clerk” to “Information Technology Specialist.” I tell you this because my college degree is in Spanish. I have no formal training in computers, I just happen to enjoy working with computers. I realized this a few months ago and added my skills to my resume. After meeting a new friend, I mentioned to her that I was good with technology and she told her boss; the rest is history.

How To Figure Out Your Skills and Sell Them for Cash…

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posted on: April 9, 2013
in Make More Money, Spending Fast

tagged // budget living, change your life, get out of debt, how to do a spending fast, how to get out of debt, money, selling skills, selling talent, skills for cash

17 Things To Do Today That Will Make You Proud of Yourself in a Year

It’s been said that if you can change one bad habit, you’re likely to change another. This list will show you how being responsible pays (literally). In just one year, watch how making these small investments or spending habit adjustments will implement lasting benefits in your lifestyle.

You can absolutely have a better life! Might as well start today!

17 Things to do Today That Will Make You Proud of Yourself in a Year…

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posted on: April 8, 2013
in Goals, Practical Solutions

tagged // bri emery, Bri Emery and Emily Henderson LA Times article, change your life, CSA, Emily Henderson, how to be proud of yourself in a year, how to change your life, how to have style without spending money, money saving tips

Completely Makeover a Room with Paint for Only $30

When my husband and I bought a spec home, he saw a bigger garage and more room to play…I saw a blank canvas. I immediately fell deeply in love with the wood work and details, but I knew in my decorating heart of hearts that this little room for my son really needed a something to take it to the next level. And that something, my friends, is the best secret (or not secret) in all interior design…Paint DIY! Can I just tell you…a fresh can of quality paint is under $30.00! That is sooooo affordable on any budget, including a tiny budget like mine. But here’s the thing about paint: it has a few tricks up its sleeve. Don’t think you can just throw it up on the wall and call it fabulous. No there are indeed some important tips and tricks you should know when attempting a full room facelift on a $30.00 budget!

How to Completely Makeover a Room with Paint for Only $30…

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posted on: April 6, 2013
in DIY, Environment

tagged // $30 room, childrens room, diy home improvement, home makeover, how to make a room fresh and new for cheap, paint, paint diy, paint makeover, room makeover

PARTY DOWN! Cheap Green Spring Cleaning

Okay, so Spring Cleaning isn’t exactly a party. But if you’re anything like me, it’s usually still a big to-do. Lately I’ve been inspired to be more environmentally responsible in my cleaning, and it’s usually the case that the natural, green, safe products with the pretty packaging are far more expensive than the hardcore off-brand Clorox made of god-knows-what. And part of what you’re paying for is that pretty packaging. (An exception: Target often has great in-store sale prices on J.R. Watkins stuff, which I love.) So I was delighted to find a slew of recipes online for DIY cheap green cleaning, made from easy-to-find (you-probably-already-have), inexpensive ingredients.

A CHEAP GREEN CLEANING SHOPPING LIST…

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posted on: April 5, 2013
in De-Clutter, Simple Living

tagged // cheap green cleaning, diy cleaners, green cleaning products, green home cleaner recipes, make your cleaners, natural cleaners, party down, save money by making your own cleaning products

Cheap and Trendy – DIY Watercolor Invitation

With watercolor being all the rage this spring season, don’t fork out a ton of money on custom watercolor invitations when you can easily make your own with supplies at home.

How To Make Your Own Watercolor Invitations…

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posted on: April 3, 2013
in DIY, Social

tagged // cheap invitation, easy DIY idea, hand-painted invite, how to have a party cheaply, inexpensive party, invitation ideas, ombre invite, spring DIY, watercolor invitation

5 Benefits of Being on a Spending Fast

This post is by Chelsea who is currently doing a Spending Fast®.

Being on a Spending Fast can seem like such a drag! Since starting my third month of no spending, I have realized that being on this Spending Fast is actually awesome! I know what you are thinking, just hear me out. Obviously I wish that I didn’t have debt and could buy anything that I wanted. Instead, I have found that while on this year-long adventure, I have been able to do some really cool, unexpected things…for free!

Since my boyfriend and I aren’t going out on the town like we used to, I have become a little creative with my time.

The Benefits to Being on a Spending Fast…