Homemade things imbue our home with meaning and care (and save us some pennies too!). From ornaments, to gifts, to package wrapping, to decor, we have ideas for you!
Mindfully Spent is about managing finances, time, and more in pursuit of meaning. It chronicles my journey to use money and moments for things I truly love.
Save money. Pay off debt. Simplify. Do the unimaginable big things that you want with your life. Look back on your dollars and days and find they were Mindfully Spent.
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Homemade things imbue our home with meaning and care (and save us some pennies too!). From ornaments, to gifts, to package wrapping, to decor, we have ideas for you!
Allison turned her side-hustle into a full on small business. Alongside her quirky, minimalist jewelry designs, she boasts a values-based business plan that respects the environment and gives back to the community. Read more about her story! #ShopSmall
While Mindfully Spent usually focuses on minimizing purchases, most of us do spend a few dollars here and there for non-essential items, especially during the holidays. When we do, we can choose to support businesses that inspire us and add value to back to the community. This article highlights one business that does just that. #SmallBusinessSaturday
We can DIY gifts or forego them altogether, but sometimes we want to show our love the traditional way: with a meaningful gift, selected with love. In this post, I share four ways that I've funded gift shopping without spending a cent (and one additional tip for saving money on gifts that do cost cash).
Save money by investing a little time in gifts for the people who fill your life with joy. DIY gifts are easy for some lucky folks (carpenters, quilters, brewers, bakers, knitters). The rest of could use a little help now and then. This post provides gift ideas for everyone on your list.
Thoughtful presents from friends and family can bring deep warmth on cold winter nights. But the best gifts, the kind that remind us we're truly seen and deeply loved, are not easily picked up in the mall on Christmas Eve.
A frenzy of parties and presents, feasts and fun… During the holiday season, it can be difficult to stay focused on our priorities: to spend wisely, find quality time with loved ones, or continue to exercise and eat healthy. At Mindfully Spent, we're focused on filling the holidays with meaning.