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Open Your Heart, Not Your Wallet – Keep That Jingle in Your Pocket Part 2

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The Friend Con. Don't Be a Side Hustle Victim. How to say no to your friends and their new side hustle. The Rising Damsel #moneysmart #savvy #friendhustle #savemoney #financeOk….friends…you gotta love em’, right?!

But…when it comes to them wanting that jingle in your pocket…are they friends or foes to your wallet? Why is it that the most casual of acquaintances depend so dearly on your appearance to one of their Tupperware, lingerie party, Mary Kay type events? It starts out with a seemingly sweet invite to their house for a glass of wine and after you accept with gratitude, then….bammmmm….your ‘friend’ informs you that 20 other people will be there and you will have such a fun night viewing skimpy lingerie!

Excuses?!

Uhhhhh….now what do you do? Your head is swirling and your mind is spinning out of control trying to figure out how to get out of it?! You are thinking….but but but…I don’t wear skimpy lingerie! I don’t want skimpy lingerie! I can’t afford lingerie that will end up wadded up in the back of a drawer.

What You Really Want

I want my old worn out sweatshirt and sweatpants. I want to wear that one curler I wear on top of my head….I want my nice thick coat of night cream on my face when I sleep…I’m trying to save every extra penny for the vacation I’ve been dreaming about.… Keep reading

We Have Been Nominated for The Liebster Award

The Liebster Award. The Rising DamselI have been Liebster’d! Thank you to Paula from The Value of a Moment for nominating me. The Liebster provides an amazing opportunity for fellow bloggers to engage each other in an ever evolving community. Paula has asked me to answer 5 questions so that you all can get to know my blog a little bit better. I hope you enjoy, and don’t forget to check out my nominees at the bottom of the post.

  • Describe your perfect day.

Well if we are talking perfect, we are talking about waking up in France. I crave freedom from corporations. Blogging all day in a café is the end plan. The culture in Europe is so inspiring, living abroad is something I’ve always desired. We would definitely partake in the fresh markets and vibrant lifestyle, snapping pictures and living a dream life. Blogging will always be a huge part of me, so the perfect day would also incorporate some sort of giveaway to help my fellow bloggers grow their reach and traffic.

  • What is your WHY behind your blog?

I want to help people and I want to be independent. A blog provides the perfect medium for us all to do both. I originally started with a craft blog.… Keep reading

100 Best Tips to Save Money and Keep the Jingle in Your Pocket

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100 best money saving tipsWith 100 best tips to save money, you will reap the reward of watching your bank account grow year after year. Use my fun tips to make a difference in your life and finances. Don’t you feel great when you walk into a store and all the sales clerks are welcoming and smiling at you? Don’t be fooled! They want your money.

You don’t have to be the victim of salespeople and junk buys! Use these tips to save money

1- Don’t carry cash. 
2- Transfer most of your leftover money into your savings account.
3- Don’t get coffee from a fancy shop. Get a good cup at McDonald’s or bring your own.
4- Bring your lunch to work.
5- Carpool.
6- Eat vegetarian at least twice a week.
7- Grocery shop only with a list.
8- Write a list of questions for your doctor & avoid repeat visits.
9- Shop in goodwill stores for fun quirky items.
10- Hunt for garage & estate sales.
11- Buy plain clothing at target and embellish it yourself
12- Don’t pay for expensive parking…weigh if it’s cheaper to ride the train in.
13- Grow your hair long and skip the salon frequency.
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My Second Blog Traffic Report – The Rising Damsel

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Traffic Report 2nd Month Blogging. The Rising Damsel #blog #blogger #girlboss #diy #wahThroughout all of my blogging research, I most enjoy reading blogger’s income and traffic reports as a part of their monthly updates. They keep me motivated and I hope to do the same for you.

The birth of my blog was exciting and scary, in a most welcoming way. A little back story; I cut and ran from a blog I had worked on for six years. It was my longest relationship ever. Over time, my interests evolved and I found it increasingly difficult to produce quality content that I felt proud of. I wasn’t monetized, and I was spinning my wheels with stress and no reward. I knew that it was time to change direction and break free from my old blogging ball & chain. That’s when The Rising Damsel was conceptualized. It was a huge detour, however, the cost of liberating myself was minimal and the gain well worth it.

If you’re looking to make money off of your site, adding widgets, offering any services, or freelancing, self-hosting is a must. For $3.95 a month you can own your site and all its content through Bluehost. Run your own advertisements, sign up for affiliate networks, and start pulling in money for views you are already getting.… Keep reading