Taking A Moment to Relax

So today I want to take a moment and spend the time to let everyone know that I spent the time relaxing and it made the day all the more better. I have been under alot of stress and have been worried about trying to find a job and starting our future. We have had some big changes recently, We are looking at getting a home, a new car for me, and a job for me. So far I haven't had alot of luck and that has stressed me to the max. I am still looking and will continue to look until I am able to find something. However today wasn't about that, today was about taking the time to relax and try to take things easy so that way I can take the time to search some more.


Wish me luck!

Snowangel

Frugal Happenings!

Hi All!

I haven't done a frugal post in a bit but since this weekend I hit a huge consignment sale and a 7 mile yard sale I thought I would update you all on what I found! This weekend our local Dollar Generals had a sale on their diapers, they were half off so I got 248 diapers for under 24 dollars, I totaled it up and it was $0.09 a diaper and such a steal especially since they were all in our little ones diaper size so I grabbed all they had. They had dollar general brand and huggies for half off. I got an 80ct of Huggies for $7.85 and several 54 cts of Dollar general brand diapers for $4.47 each. I thought it was a wonderful deal!

My next stop was a consignment sale at the county fair grounds, they had tons of baby items and children items, carseats, bouncers, clothes, etc for great prices. I found a new crib sheet set, a shape sorter, a hand painted train shelf, and some cute onesies. All for under 15 dollars :)


My final stop was at a 7 mile yardsale! Each year the county has 7 miles that they dedicate so people can set up and and have yard sales back to back. I didn't find but some storybooks, I bought most of the classsic disney books for $1.00 and a talking winnie the pooh book.


Just racking up over here on the deals :) Last Week I got two chairs- a minion and a ninja turtle one as well as a paw patrol table for 6 bucks at Dollar General's Buy 1 get 2 free Deal!

Baby Cartoons and Political Nonsense

My little guy is five months now and as I sit here typing up this blog he is watching mickey mouse and it got me thinking. Cartoons are just like the political debates and posts everywhere, it is silly, and kinda annoying. While I love mickey after having a baby I just can't imagine watching it anymore haha. I feel the same way about watching the posts on facebook and hearing nonstop about the election. Yes, I am registered to vote, yes I plan to vote.. but I do not like either candidates. People are usually one way or another this election. Either voting for Trump or Hilary but did anyone ever really think about our third party candidates?? Yeah, we have more than two people running this year. Johnson is running and he was on the ballot for the last election as well. I voted for him last election and will be more than likely to vote for him again seeing as the other two candidates are possibly the worst candidates to ever run. But to be honest I am just voting because it is my duty as an American and while I believe everyone is entitled to their right of speech I cannot wait til after this election is over haha. 


With Love,

Snowangel

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Letting Panic Take Over

I do not post too many personal things on my blog about myself because I still like to keep some privacy but a friend back home was talking about her own anxiety disorder and it resonated with me in such a way I felt the need to address mine in case it might help someone else. I have panic disorder, I have had it since I was 17 years old. I used to have panic attacks several times a week and couldn't focus on my school work, my college applications, and any other deadlines I had in my life. I barely could make it through the motions of a normal day and I hated myself for not having control over it. I was sent to a counselor who decided the only thing they could do for me was to medicate me, which I hated even more than the loss of control. Once I decided how much I disliked the medicines I decided that I would find some way to control myself, someway to help bring me back down. Because once my panic started, I would become agitated and cry, and scream, and my thoughts would become so bleak as if there was no hope, no light to my life. I slowly realized if I could let myself express my panic to others and then take a breath to calm myself enough. Then I would sit down and replan out whatever it was that was bothering me in a way to overcome the roadblock in my life. It helps, some days are better than others, and I wonder if I will ever be able to fully control that side of me that gets so upset every time something goes wrong or even when I think it may go wrong.  Reading my friends blog, I realized that sometimes you just need someone to know whats going on, and say hey I understand, I can relate. That feeling that someone gets you helps.

I hope that my words reach out and help someone who need that feeling in their life. May you find the peace that your mind and heart needs and know that there are others who feel the same.

With Understanding,

Snowangel

Budgeting and Emergency Funds

Hello All,

Today I decided to talk about emergency funds. I grew up in a family that lived paycheck to paycheck and I hated it, sometimes we didn't have the money to pay our bills and the electric or cable would be turned off. When I asked my mother, she would say that she didn't have the money to pay it and it would be payed within the next few days. As I got older I decided that I would better budget out my money and live within my means. I read books, I started writing down my bills and what I would spend each month. While that was fine and dandy, I realized I still wasn't keep track of everything. So I was told by a friend to open a spreadsheet and write it down, then I would total it so I knew what money I would spend each month and had it written down. After I did that, I was able to figure out what money I could send to my savings and decided to start an emergency fund. I would take a few dollars per month and add them to my savings account and not touch that money. After awhile it adds up and you have a small sum to cover those months when you need a little extra money for bills, for automotive costs, and any other unexpected funds that you may not have planned for. 


Have A Frugal Day!

Snowangel

A child is born!

I haven't written in awhile, due to being constantly tired. However I am now typing this as my sweet sweet baby boy sleeps in his bouncer next to me. That's right, I finally had my sweet angel. He is now  two months old and sleeping through the night which excites me. I cannot believe it has been two months since I have written a post! However I have been still trying to do my swagbucks, and bing rewards, and a few surveys here and there in between taking care of a little one. May I say it is very hard and yet I am able to still earn a gift card or two here and there. I hope everyone is doing good and still working frugally towards their goals. Recently my partner and I have decided to up our goals and hopefully we will soon be able to tell you all about it.

Stay Frugal!

Snowangel

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