A Dollar can go a long way at Dollar Tree.

A Dollar can go a long way at Dollar Tree.

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There are so many ways to save money and one of the top ways is by shopping at Dollar Tree.  You can really save a bundle.  There are many videos on YouTube that show you how to turn your Dollar Tree finds into something really beautiful.

I have heard some people saying that you cannot find anything of quality from a Dollar Store but you really can.  Check out some of the product reviews for Dollar Tree products and you will get a review that is truthful and you will find out about how to use these products and they will also tell you about
some of the products that they didn't care much for.

You are not taking any chances when shopping at Dollar Tree because you are only risking a dollar so it isn't no big deal.

Below, you will see videos of some of the wonderful things that you can get at Dollar Tree.

How to deal with a financial disaster.

How to deal with a financial disaster.


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Today, you got your pink slip and told that your services are no longer needed.  You put your all into this position and this job was a blessing because you were out of work for two years.  So many things had to be put on the back burner because you had to travel an hour and a half to work because there were not positions located locally.

 To start your job, you had to use your credit cards because you had to charge one thousand dollars to get your professional attire together to start this job, and you needed money to commute.  A lot of money was spent out before you started working and this created debt that you couldn't escape.


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During your time of unemployment, you struggled with depression and no one knew what you were dealing with because you tried your best to not wear your problems on your sleeve. A lot of people thought you were doing well financially because you kept yourself well-groomed while going through the process of financial disaster.

You had contemplated suicide if things did not get any better.  The main thing that you didn't want, was your family to see you as a loser.


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What I want you to know, many of us have dealt with financial ruin even me.

I had to leave an abusive relationship many years ago and I had student loan debt.  Yes, I was embarrassed because I felt like a failure, it was so hard to recover as I had a very small child.

Below, you will see my video regarding this.

It was a day-by-day struggle to make ends meet and yes, I dealt with depression, but as 

I look back I can see that this struggle made me stronger because it gave me the tools that 

I needed to make it through.

I am only telling you this because you lost your job which is a very serious thing but keep pressing on

because God will definitely make a way.  When you are dealing with financial issues, the only way is to go up and you have learned the lessons to keep you from experiencing this ever again.

There will be another job because you have the experience under your belt and hopefully you can find a way not to depend on credit cards because they are " the devil.'

Clue your family members about what you are going through financially, they may even be willing 

to help you, if not financial, maybe lead you to a new job.

Stop being embarrassed about things that are beyond your control.

• Take any help offered to you.  There are many agencies who are willing to help you, you just have to seek them out, some even provide services to help you get back to work.
• Do not wear your clothes around the house that you use for work.  Wear Jeans or sweats and this will prevent you from wearing out or damaging your good clothes.
• Go to the Library and read a lot of books regarding making an impressive resume or books that will teach you skills to make you more employable and attend free workshops.
• Venture out of your area and out of your comfort zone because sometimes the people who you may think are at the lowest part of the totem pole will be the ones who can tell you where to get free training or free food.
• Goodwill, Salvation Army, and The United Way are some places that you can call to see if they know or provide job training or job placement and if they don't they may know who you can call.
• Pray and ask God to be your provider and he will.

    I hope all these tips are helpful and if you know of any more tips that will be helpful to someone who is seeking a job, please feel free to leave them in the comment section.

5 Dollar Tree must- haves.

5 Dollar Tree must-haves. 
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Many of us know that you can get so many things from Dollar Tree.  I have purchased products that have become my favorites.

1. One of the first things that I look for at Dollar Tree is Body wash.  This store has a great variety and they have Body wash in some fabulous scents.  You can stock up on your favorites without biting into your weekly or monthly budget.


2. You cannot go wrong with Dollar Tree's Shampoo and Conditioner.  They have a large variety of the best products for Volumizing, Clarifying,  and hydrating your hair.  You can find the one that I use here from Dollar Tree.



3.  I love this Dust Pan, you don't have to bend over and strain your back and it is only a Dollar, which means that you can never go wrong with this one.



4.  I love getting my Glassware from Dollar Tree because it is pretty and affordable and if I happen to drop and break it, I can always go back to Dollar Tree and find a  replacement.  Their Glassware fits any Decor.


5.  I have said on many occasions that I love Dollar Tree LA's Totally Awesome Laundry Detergent.
I have been using this Laundry Detergent for years and I love it so much because you get a good lather with this laundry detergent and it cleans your clothes really well.

  I have never been disappointed in this laundry detergent and I am sure that you won't either.  Go to Dollar Tree and stock up on your favorite formula, all of them work quite well and it cleans on the level of a top-of-the-line laundry detergent and you are only spending a Dollar.  You cannot go wrong at all.  If you are not able to go to your Dollar Tree, then, go to their website and order online.


* This is one of my favorites!

Is Living Off The Grid Means Totally Denying Yourself?

Is Living Off The Grid Means Totally Denying Yourself?



Hello, everyone, as you know I like saving money and living on a budget.  I have even thought about living off the grid and I have a tendency to find alternative ways of doing things to lower my dependence on some of the so-called modern conveniences.

Mind you, I am a city gal through and through.  My Mom always instilled a sense of independence that I could never learn from anyone else.

  She always taught us about survival skills and things that we could do if there was a storm and we couldn't wash clothes because electric went out or maybe you had a loss of a job and you needed clean clothes for an interview, you always had those old-fashioned skills at your disposal.

My Mother didn't shove these ideas down our throats because we had the modern conveniences at home but she came from the South, from another time and place.  A place of struggle but self-reliance and making a way out of no way.

I love and appreciate the values that she instilled in me and my siblings.



I read articles and like checking out Blogs in reference to living off the grid and I have learned a lot more skills regarding this subject but I was really puzzled about some things.

 A lot of people who wash clothes by hand make their family wear the same clothes over and over without washing them because it is so much work washing by hand when you have a big family.

Some clothing items are worn for five or more days without washing and they make claims that you can do this and you will not smell funky.

 I have been around people who believe that they can wear Jeans a week or so and they do not have to wash them because they think that Jeans don't hold an odor but I am here to tell you, that is not true.

I was around a person two weeks ago and they smelled really bad because their Jeans had a horrible body odor.

Getting back to living off the grid; I think that if your family is so large that you are too tired to keep your families clothes clean, you may need to buy a washing machine and do your big loads that way because it does not make any sense to me to send your family out with dirty clothes because you want to live this lifestyle.

Or, if your kids are big enough, delegate a couple days a week for them to help you with this chore.  It is never okay to walk around with dirty clothes or bad hygiene just to save a buck or because you are hell-bent on living off the grid.




If you use your machine for two times a week and hand-wash your clothes the other times it is needed, you would still save money.

You can even find a big barrel to soak your clothes with laundry soap that is slightly dirty and the next day rinses them and hang them out to dry, this works because I have done this many times.

Find ways to make it easy on yourself and still live this self-sufficient lifestyle.

Becoming A Minimalist Is Really Becoming Real To Me (The Money Squeeze, Getting Real About Saving Money)

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I have spent most of my life, saving money and I consider it one of my strongest attributes that come from my Dad because he was a saver and I learned a lot from him and some of my other relatives.

 Lately, I have realized that I have to cut corners even more because of the rising cost of just about everything around me at this time.

 There is no room for slacking off or making any excuses because sometimes you have to say to your own self (No!)

The holidays will be coming up in a few months and all the temptation will be there to spend, spend, spend but I will not be using any credit at all this holiday season because I have some goals that I must work towards for next year that is unavoidable.

Being a minimalist is not only a lifestyle but it is a practice and I have done it many times, one way or another but the truth is, I am a clothes horse and it pains me just to think about the clothing shopping trips that I will have to avoid this year and next year.

  Unless, I rework my strategy, of course, haha!

I prepared myself over the last few years to take advantage of sales and I have proudly amassed a large collection of clothes that will definitely be used during this time of me cutting back on my expenses.

  This will be a time that I will get very creative with the things that I already own and also reflect on the times that I had to cut back and all the blessings that God allowed me to have or to see.

You can never forget where you come from and I know with God's help I can make it through.  YouTube has been very helpful in showing different ways of using natural products for cleaning my home and this is assisting me with my minimalist lifestyle even further.

My name and motto on this blog are: How To Save Money And Look Good While Doing So, is the affirmation I am going to stand by and on my new journey I am going to share the powerful lessons that I have learned and still learning.

Please leave your comment below if you are a minimalist or thinking about becoming one.