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11 Easy Ways to Use A Wedding Budget to Achieve an Elegant Day

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budget wedding tips and tricks.Your budget wedding can be the blissful, wonderful daydreams are made of. With just a little careful planning it can be everything you ever wanted. A few important details enabled me to have a completely elegant, stress-free, drama-free intimate-budget wedding.

Wedding Budget Tip #1 Decide What’s Important to You

I wanted an outstanding meal. Pretty much all I cared about was the food. The love of my life was next to me and what I wanted was a memorable experience.

Are you creating an event for someone else or yourself? We were in the unique situation of having a small, intimate reception that permitted us to please ourselves. 

If food is what’s important splurge on that, if it’s your dress alteration, book it. After all, it’s your big day. Making a list of “must-haves” vs.”nice to haves” will help you to put things in perspective. 

Did you know Amazon has a wedding registry? Make it easy for your guests to get you what you need. Check it out here!

Wedding Budget Tip #2 Use a Restaurant

It’s a waste of money to rent a space, decorate it, and be stuck with all the ‘props’, just avoid it all.… Keep reading

7 Real Ways the Internet Can Help Your Business Growth

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Tips for business growth using the internetWith the help of the internet, we have the ability to ACCESS THE ENTIRE WORLD and our passions can be turned into a business! With a little diligence, you can make money with almost any kind of online venture. You will effectively experience business growth with a website in no time. 

There’s no longer a need for brick and mortar stores. Virtually anything you would purchase in person can now be bought online.

A website is no longer a business option, it is a business growth necessity.

Without your own website, you are leaving money on the table and to be frank you’re disappointing your customers. Your customers need 24/7 access to your site but what will it take to build a great website?

It’s easier than you think, and once you realize how important a website is, you will probably kick yourself for not getting online sooner. So what can a website do? 

1. Evens Up the Playing Field with Big-Time Contenders

Not every business needs a storefront, but every major business needs a website. Efficiently and effectively running your business from an online platform will save you money. Whether or not you are trying a new product, an idea or a blog, a website is the easiest and cheapest way to explore your entrepreneurial spirit with little risk involved and has huge potential.… Keep reading

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

Get The Best Restaurant Deals – 13 Tips From a Former Waitress

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Ex-Waitress Secrets to Eating Cheap. Full bellies, Fat Wallets. This is how you need to eat to get the best restaurant deals. The Rising DamselSpending your hard-earned money on dining out can be such a drain on your wallet. All the little extras you order in a restaurant blow up your bill, and good service is never guaranteed. I drool thinking about food, read menus for the sport of it and eat more than I should. I’ve had to figure out how to eat often, and for less money. Use my secrets to keep that cash in your pocket.

1. Go to Places With No Waiters

No waiters = no need to tip. Many new restaurants are focusing on a ‘fast casual’ model, and we benefit from it. Unlimited refills, extra sauces, as many napkins as you want, no one bothering you to order more, it’s a total family win.

If you don’t want to tip or you can’t, here are a few delicious options for you: Panera, PeiWei, Noodles & Company, Chipotle, Pizzeria Locale, Garbanzo’s, Jason’s Deli, and Qdoba. For 2 people you can eat some pretty unique cuisine, and it’s for a fraction of the cost of sitting down in a fancier restaurant. My fiancé and I challenge ourselves to spend less than $15. Getting your significant other onboard to save, definitely makes it easier and more fun.… 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.
… Keep reading