Hello Everyone!
I'm so sorry that I've been away so long. I've been moving kind of slow as far as new posts and projects go. Honestly I've been going through some things and trying to get back on my feet. I had to focus on taking care of my son and finding work. ( I've started my own photography business and I'm trying to become a makeup artist.) I was also trying to decide if I was going to stay at my place when the lease is up. I didn't want to decorate a whole apartment just to break it all down again. I have decided to find a cheaper place. The rent is going up again and its just ridiculous. I am all about frugality right now ya'll. If I can get it cheaper. I want that. If it isn't really a necessity. I have to think about getting rid of it because let's be honest, I'm not balling right now. I would like to be one day and I have many plans and goals to get me and my family in that direction. I just want to be able to live comfortable and be in the position to bless others.
I wasn't sure If I wanted to talk about other things in my life on this blog because at first it was supposed to be all about decor. While it will still be a lot about that, I'm doing this to save money so at the end of the day its about saving. There are many areas in our lives where we can cut back. We don't need all the things we have. Especially if you really can't afford it. When I think of all the material things I wasted my money on I just shake my head. Yet there is so much that I've never done because I didn't want to spend my money. Instead of cable I could use that money to go on vacation. Visit another country. Get a facial or give to a charity. Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with doing what you want with your money that you worked hard for. But I just don't want to be worried about bills and where the money is coming from. I want to make a good life for myself and my son. I want to be more responsible and reasonable with my money and I want to teach my son those same values. So that's what its all about right now. Besides there are so many ways you can look and live fabulous with out spending all that dough! Now that's a good look.
So anyways, I've got a few months before my lease is up. I'm thinking about downsizing as much as I can to save money. That also includes downsizing to a one bedroom. Ugh! At first I dreaded the thought. Now that I have a two bedroom I don't wanna go back! But it's getting pretty expensive where I live. I was doing some research and I found all these cool ways that people made space in a small space. With room dividers and stuff. If I cannot find an affordable two bedroom I'm getting a one bedroom. So now I'm excited to move so I can work on making space. Next time I will start the decorating process when I move in instead of six months later like I did with this place.
I came across this awesome website Ikeahackers.net where people hack, personalize, and re purpose Ikea furniture. It's so cool. People post their projects and tutorials their. I came across it because I was looking on some ideas on turning a one bedroom into a two bedroom. I came across a similar article there. How to turn a studio into a one bedroom. You should check it out. You can learn a lot. I'm definitely hooked!
So anyways, that's just a little update on whats been going on. I will try to update you all on my frugal finds on everything I can. When I can. Hollerrrrr!
Sist@Boo!
