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DIY Makeup Recipe: Mineral Foundation
If you wear makeup, you’ve probably figured out that a good quality mineral-based foundation can get quite expensive. Before I started making my own, I was spending around $25 a month on foundation. That’s $300 a year! Using this high quality, customizable DIY makeup recipe, I now spend just 50 cents a month, and end up with a nicer product! If you need to cut your spending, making your own makeup is a no-brainer! DIY Makeup Disclaimer: this page may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I started making my own mineral makeup…
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How to Eat Organic on a Budget
There are many reasons to eat organic: avoiding chemicals and GMO’s, higher levels of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and in many cases even better flavor! But if you are living paycheck to paycheck, eating organic can be a real challenge! In this article, I will be sharing 5 hacks I have learned about how to eat organic on a budget! How to Eat Organic on a Budget Disclaimer: this page may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We’ve always lived on a tight budget, but incorporating healthy, organic foods into our diet…
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DIY Lip Balm Recipe with Coconut Oil
Every fall I make a big batch of wonderful homemade honey lip balm to use as Christmas gifts, and to have on hand for myself for the year! This year, I decided to share my simple DIY lip balm recipe so you can make some too! Free of harmful chemicals, this lip balm recipe is made with coconut oil, beeswax and raw honey to naturally nourish and moisturize your lips! You can either use lip balm tubes or tins (you can find both on Amazon)! For gifts I use regular blank address labels to print or hand write a cute label, and simply wrap them around the tubes.…
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How to Start an eBay Store
Selling on eBay can be a great way to bring in a side income, or even a full-time income from home! Learn how to start an eBay store and what to expect! I started my first eBay business, with my dad’s help, when I was 15 years old. I mostly sold a certain brand of collectible model horses that I already knew a lot about. As a teenager I typically made several hundred a month working a few hours a week. When I was first married, I took a some time off since I was short on space and time. A few years later, I started the business…
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Refried Beans Recipe From Scratch With Dried Beans
My kids literally live on refried beans. In this refried beans recipe, I’m going to show you how to make them delicious and easy from scratch on a budget with dried beans! Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. If you’re on a tight budget, this is a great way to get in some protein! To save even more money, I buy organic pinto beans in bulk from Azure Standard, a co-op that delivers to most of the United States. I cook my beans in a crock pot, and use my Vitamix 5200 blender…
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