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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Organizing on a Budget - #1
Organizing and making things look pretty and put together can often cost a lot of money. But in my "Organization on a Budget" segment I'll be introducing products that I've found or that I use that are really affordable for everyone.
Five Pocket Letter Files - TARGET $1.00
Yes, I said that these are $1! What a steal?! Not a real steal, I mean, I did pay for them, but you get it.
See how Coordinated Kate makes organizing her budget look fab!
{Free Starbucks} BOGO at Target Starbucks
Oh this could not have come at a better time. Valid until July 2, 2012, all Starbucks located inside of a Target location will offer Buy One Get One Free for all Frappucinos. I will be trying out my first Frappucino concoction off of Starbuck’s secret menu asap!! It will be a great way to beat the heat while partaking in the yummy awesomeness that is Starbucks. Denia and I have been trying to get together for a meeting of the minds, now we can do it while saving money. Frappucino anyone? My treat:)
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Starbucks Secret Menu
I wonder if anyone has tried ordering something from this menu in Singapore. The Nutella sounds pretty orgasmic.
+1 to the Bucket List: Order something from the Secret Menu in Singapore
OMG, all of these sound amazing!! You all know I have serious Starbucks cravings!
{She is Living Healthy} FREE 8 Week Overhaul for Black Women in Atlanta
Fact. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for Black women.
The Center for Black Women’s Wellness (CBWW) announced today that enrollment for its Healthy Women 4 Healthy Families program is now open! Funded by AstraZeneca, the Healthy Women 4 Healthy Families program is an important initiative aimed at equipping African-American women at risk of cardiovascular diseases, principally heart disease and stroke, with the tools, knowledge and motivation to lose weight and adopt healthier lifestyles that reduce the risks associated with cardiovascular disease. This FREE program offers metro Atlanta women the chance to take part in 8 weeks of nutrition, weight and stress management workshops that will change their lives. Women who complete the program will receive a complimentary Full Wellness Visit (services include but are not limited to a complete physical, pap smear and full blood analysis valued at $150), quarterly clinical follow-up health screenings as well as various prizes and rewards throughout the program for participation. “Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death for black women, and the Healthy Women 4 Healthy Families program offers innovative, fun ways to address it,” says Jemea Dorsey, CEO of the Center for Black Women’s Wellness. “We are truly excited to help a second group of women improve their health and overall well-being.”
Are you eligible?
To be eligible to participate in the Healthy Women 4 Healthy Families program you must be an African-American woman, 18 years or older with high cholesterol or a family history of heart disease, who is interested in losing weight. Interested participants must visit www.CBWW.org to complete an online enrollment form or click HERE to register. Program registration ends July 16, 2012. Open seats are limited.
To request interview opportunities with program facilitators and instructors along with photos from past program participation, contact Ashley Tanks with Brainchild Associates at 678-884-4008 ext. 712 or email atanks@brainchildassociates.com. For more information on CBWW visit www.cbww.org.
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Stop Threatening To Burn Everything in Your Closet. (5 Tips for Updating Your Wardrobe on the Cheap)
We've all had that feeling. That feeling you get in the pit of your stomach, when you walk into your closet and realize you have nothing to wear. That immense sense of dread you get knowing that you'll have to wear the same blue top you always wear, because it's the only thing in your closet that you still think looks good.
{Honesty is Free} What Does the “Fab Life” Mean to You?
So I took a little hiatus…okay, well a longer one than expected, but I am back with a vengeance. I needed some time to have new experiences so that I can have something exciting yet honest to write about. To be honest, the original idea behind this site was to inform and inspire ways to use your “cents” to live a fab life. Along the way, I believe I got off target. So as we prepare for our upcoming one year mark (March 1stJ), I want to take things back to basics. To do so, I’ll start with a simple question; what is the fab life? My answer could be ever-changing, but at the moment, great people, great food, great fashions, great adventures, great love, great leaps of faith, and a greatly styled place to come home to.
Fab People
Fab Fashions
Fab Adventures
Fab Love
Fab Faith
Fab Home
So that is what I’m going to write about…how to get the fab life without breaking the bank, my budget, or my financial integrity. I hope you join me along the way and learn from both my successes and my failures. That’s life and sometimes, you don’t learn the lesson until you fall on your face and have to get back up.
Talk to me! What is the “fab life” to you?
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Love is FREE!!
Happy Birthday Leslie!!!!
she makes cents wants to send a special s/o to the most honest, beautiful, and loyal person in the world. Happy Birthday Rah from me and your other bff, Beyonce!!!
XOXO,
♥Danielle
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{When Is The Best Time to…?} Buy Plane International Tickets
In a post last year, I researched the best day of the week to get the best deals on plane tickets. Based on my research, I concluded that Tuesday at 3pm is the best time to buy. A few weeks ago, I tested out this theory with the Mr. as we were stalking international flights to Europe. While I know the savings rules can be a tad bit different for international flights, we still went with the tried and true paradigm that Tuesday was the best day to buy and fly. We waited and waited and researched stalked travel sites and airlines for weeks and then picked the “perfect” Tuesday to make our move with airline of choice- Delta. Perfect Tuesday came and (insert cricket sounds here) nothing. In fact, the price of the ticket went up almost $200 since the last time we checked and then consistently stayed there. So we waited a week for the next Tuesday…same price.
Did we make a mistake and miss our savings fate?
No. Like most companies, several factors influence the price of goods. The state of the economy, international relations, and my favorite…good ole competition. My Mr. called on a Wednesday to tell me that another airline was offering deals to Europe and to check it out. My first thought was oh well and my second was bye bye frequent flyer miles. Instead of giving up, I gave myself to the end of the day to find a great deal; but being the impatient person that I can be, I hit the refresh button on the computer about ten minutes after the call. I mean, if one airline lowered their prices, others are sure to follow, right? ABSOLUTELY!
The moral of the story is that good things come to those who wait and research. If you have the luxury of time, it is worth the extra effort to comparison shop. This method helped us save money and it can help you save too. I still believe Tuesdays and Wednesday s are the cheapest days to buy international tickets, but if something is out of your budget, stop….breath…and press refresh.
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