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20 Ways to Save on Back To School Clothing & Supplies

Hey There! Disclaimer: This blog post contains  affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links to make a purchase. You won't be charged extra. We're reaching the end of summer! If you have kids and haven't already started, it's time to start back to school shopping! So to help you save a little money in the process, I've put together a list of all the ways you can save on clothes and school supplies. 1. Make a list! Before you even head to the store or open your browser, make a list of everything your child(ren) will need clothing wise to start the school year. Having a list helps keep you on track to avoid over spending on items that aren't needed. 2. Make a budget! Create a budget and stick to it! This will help you save money and avoid over spending. 3. Shop during your states tax free weekend! If you're one of the lucky states, you'll have an the opportunity to to shop for certain items without having to

D.I.Y Jewelry Box Makeover

Hey There! So this week I'm sharing one of my favorite past times, turning blahhhh stuff into lovelyish! Lovelyish = lovely shit.   Lovelyish With Danie = Lovely Shit with Danie The more you know, lol. I've been really into taking old jewelry boxes and giving them makeovers. In such a weird way, its so stress relieving for me. The whole idea that I can take something and give it new life with a creative twist is just amazing to me. I scope out garage sales and goodwill for them. My favorites are the solid ones without the glass windows, but I like challenges too. Anyways, this is more of a d.i.y/inspirational post to spark creativity. Before you get rid of your old or unused jewelry box, think to yourself- what can I do to turn this into some lovelyish?! Well, let me inspire you. Below is my most recent find. I picked it up for a the low price of $3! Everything was still intact with only minor flaws. When I saw this, I knew exactly what it needed. The

D.I.Y Bait Tank

Hey There! Disclaimer: This blog post contains  affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links to make a purchase. You won't be charged extra. Today I'm gonna be sharing a D.I.Y./re-purposed upcycle! Before we get into it though, i want to share a little backstory on the inspiration behind it.  (Tennessee, 2016) My husband loves catfishing . He started fishing with his Papaw at a young age and has been hooked ever since. (Pun intended lol!) If he's not working or at home, he's on the river.  Fishing is his go to hobby, stress reliever and it's something he loves sharing with us as family. Seeing his face light up telling his childhood stories and watching how excited he gets before he goes out has got me hooked. A family that fishes together, stays together! (Tennessee, 2017)     (Ohio, 2018) (Ohio, left is 2017 @ 8 months pregnant, right is 2018) So, when my husband told me that we were picking up a broken de