Hi, I'm Danielle. I love saving money and have a goal of being financially free by the time I am 40. I am sharing my tips here to help you save money on your life, so you can reap the rewards later. Thanks for stopping by.
As we head into the end of 2015, many people are wondering just where the year has gone and taking a good hard look at their finances. Whether you have a family or you’re just getting started in a new career, you’re probably hoping to be money-smart next year (I know I sure am!) so here are some tips for saving money in 2016: Set Realistic Goals While most people
We’ve all done it- driven past that cyclist on the way to work, noticed families on their bikes in the weekend, and heard about a friends new health kick which involves biking everywhere. Most of the time we give a fleeting thought to buying a bike “I should do that”, we tell ourselves, but we never do. While most people know the main benefits of regular cycling, here are some
Is your car embarrassing? Do your kids ask you to drop them down the street from school, and your friends and colleagues make jokes about how they can hear you coming a mile away? You probably know that you need to buy a new car, but if you’re not yet convinced, here are some reasons why you may need to bite the bullet and invest in new wheels. Even though you’re
Have you recently moved house? You may have noticed that it still feels like someone else’s house, and it doesn’t yet feel like a home. Sometimes this will just take a little time-after all much of what makes a house a home are the memories you make with your family. But there are also some ways you can contribute towards taking ownership of that house. Here are some tips for
Have you ever seen someone who can pick up any camera and take an amazing photo? They seem to have a gift for the skill of photography and can show the emotion and feel of a scene through their lens. They make it look easy. If you’re like me, you probably know that photography is one of those deceptive hobbies. We all like to believe that if we only had
Starting your own business is one of the best ways to put the power back in your own hands. Along with choosing who you work with, you get to choose your hours and work from anywhere you please. Location independence is one of the main reasons I chose to work for myself, and many people find themselves in the same situation where they want to quit their day jobs and
If you’re someone who uses the barbeque a lot then you probably agree that the lump charcoal you buy from the shops is not the most economical path to be on. If you own a high-quality barbeque from a speciality retailer such as Barbeques Galore, and don’t want it to gather dust, then check out the easy-to-follow steps below on how to make your own barbeque charcoal – and save
There comes a time when that old mattress just has to go. Simple wear and tear might prompt its demise or your might need a larger or smaller option. Regardless of the reason, you are left with one dilemma: what should you do with your old number? Instead of sending it to the landfill, you may be interested in repurposing it! Here are 5 DIY ideas that will help you
The internet is without a doubt the greatest place to start a business. It doesn’t require a huge capital and its versatility is appealing to small arts and crafts business ventures and service-based startups alike. In 2013, it was revealed that 41% of worldwide internet users had purchased online. There are some obvious advantages to setting up an online shop, especially for small and niche businesses: if you use cleverly
A recent survey by My Voucher Codes has found that 63% of couples would consider hiring or buying second hand for their wedding day. While many grooms would consider hiring suits, far fewer brides would consider hiring a wedding dress. The research was posted on this Female first Article, and makes for interesting reading. Most couples also consider the venue more important than how they get to the venue, and