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 Everyone loves to splurge once in a while, especially on an item you’ve been waiting for or really “can’t live without”. But as a young woman living in a big city, saving instead of spending money is much more often on my mind. This spring, I decided that I would pick one splurge-worthy item, and save money wherever I could in order to make this purchase. I’ve had the same purse for years, and now that I’m getting older and hoping to come across as a bit more professional, I think it’s time for a grown-up bag, from a real designer instead of a semi-pricey knock-off that may only last a season. Here are my top five tips on how I will save money this season in order to splurge on my long awaited, and much-needed, “adult” purse.  [ source ] 1. Canine Cash  I’ve always been a dog-lover, but as a busy student, I don't have the time to devote to a full-time pet. In order to get my puppy fix, I decided to start dog walking and pet sitting for my friends and even pr...

A few days ago, I posted this on Facebook: and it got a lot of attention. Some women were empathizing or relating their own stories, others were expressing sympathy and encouragement. I've reached the third trimester. I'm tiny and my belly sticks OUT. People can't help but make comments. Here's the deal. (For the most part) I think pregnancy looks pretty good on me. And (for the most part) I don't take these words people say to heart. Because I know that they stem mostly from ignorance. That sweet old lady that asks if you're sure there's only one baby in your belly? She's not being mean. She, for whatever reason, thinks she's being funny. My husband and my father both thought, "Wow! You're getting big!" was a compliment. Seriously. Why? Because when you are growing a child in your body, your belly is SUPPOSED to be getting bigger and this, "You're getting big!" translates to "Look how healthy your baby is!...

As I'm nearing the end of my first trimester, I thought I'd share a few things that have been very helpful to me these first few weeks of pregnancy. [ source ] Rubber bands or hair ties: Whether it was due to bloat or baby, I've enjoyed keeping my shorts unbuttoned for a few weeks. Despite my hopes of looking like Kate Middleton, I've been doing this trick longer than I care to admit. I can button up my pants if I have to, but why bother when this is so much more comfortable? Xhilaration® Juniors Cotton With Lace Bikini Lace-waist panties: I think it was in my 11th week that I realized I had been pretty much exclusively wearing only my underwear that had a thick lace waistband. Why? Because those were the ones that were not digging into my belly. I decided to supplement my meager stock of lace-waist undies and happily, found a whole bin of clearance lace-waist panties at my local Target. (Unfortunately, they're not on clearance online.) The stretc...

Notice a trend?  Yoga pants , dance tee, and  keds . The end. My dance uniform used to be a pink top and black skirt that I wore almost every week. Now I've got a new dance uniform. I'm a rut kind of person and I'm comfortable that way.  However, I do have a new pursuit. I'd like to figure out how to dance in jeans and survive. Lots of gals do it an look so cute, but I can't stand dancing in my jeans! I sweat glisten and the jeans get very uncomfortable. I'm thinking I just need to try different jeans. It just looks so cute! Any tips from lindy hoppers that may come across this blog post? p.s. each screen shot is linked to the corresponding video.

You've got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between Johnny Mercer ::: AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE THE POSITIVE When things get rough, it can be hard to not " latch onto the negative ." If I find myself in a funk and I don't take action, I could be in a crazy mess rough place real soon. The recession, the cold weather, and goodness-knows-what in your personal life can get you bummed. These little ideas I'm about to list are assuming that you're bummed and not genuinely in need of serious mourning. Sometimes, we need to be sad. But if you are in a little funk and want some tips out, here are some things that I use when I'm feeling down: Have a happy song. Okay, this is really cheesey. But I like cheesy. :D Certain songs just make me happy! Find the right song to counter your mood. Sometimes I'll need a female-empowerment song (hello, Beyonce!) or a God is almighty song or a fun swing danci...

Okay, so, I found the cutest website just now and I have got to share. The way this website works, I think, is that a user posts a question and other users share their own tips as to how to solve various dilemas. For example: How to keep children amused on what feels like an interminable family holiday? How to grow garden pot plants that your dog won't chew? How to poop discreetly at your boyfriend's house? How to clean your foundation brush? How to fall asleep faster and easier? Why, yes, that was very random! I could get addicted to this website very quickly just wandering around and seeing what random things people need advice with and the tips people give. ♥, TiffanyAnne

So, the baby is sick. (Can I really call him a baby anymore? He's 15 months old. But he's still the baby. ^_^) He's just got a little cold but he feels miserable. On most days, the screams coming from his mouth are excited shrieks--but not today. No, today he is eliciting only the crying and screaming that is accompanied by streams of tears. You'd like to hold him in the rocking chair all day long and you know he'd probably like that too but that isn't exactly an option. You've got another child that needs your attention too. Chores to do, mouths to feed, hair to pull out. How do you juggle all of it? ♥, TiffanyAnne