I really love this quote by author Gretchen Rubin. I first heard it while reading her book, The Happiness Project, which is an account of the year she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. What are you doing every to be better?
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Meet Jen Ramos!
On of my favorite things to do on Sundays is kick back and read other people’s blogs. A few years ago, I came across the online shop and blog Made By Girl, by Jen Ramos, which features all things pretty from paper goods to typographical posters! I had an instant connection to her style aesthetic and immediately started blogger crushing on Ramos. She then upped the ante, when she launched her new site, Cocoa & Hearts, where she sells gorgeous original paintings. Since following her on social media, I feel like I have gotten to know her precious and oh so fab dog Darla, her family, and get a more behind the scenes of the woman behind the brand. As a blogger and a woman in business, it is important to make a splash and let your presence be known. She is always polished, personable, and positive and that’s why she is our latest Woman to Watch!
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I’m not sure when I started doing this, but the word “simplicity” has become my weekend mantra. It’s something about saying, Simplicity Saturday or Simplicity Sunday, that helps me welcome the weekend and feel relaxed and empowered to do ANYTHING…even if that means actively doing nothing. I have been so busy lately, that I have not made time for what I consider “basic upkeep” (i.e. getting my hair done). Whenever I find little pockets of time it is too late to make a hair appointment. So what is a girl to do? Try new hairstyles at home, that’s what! Below are a few of my favorite protective styles that look fabulous on all hair types, that saver time, and most importantly… simple!
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For the sake of “keeping it simple” I think I will be rocking style #4. Stay tuned to my instagram to see how my hair turns out 🙂
Which Style Do You Like Best?
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This morning has proved to be on of those rare occasions where I am awake before the doggies and the Mr. I thought to myself, this would be the perfect time to blog! I was preparing for a cool {Beauty Cents} post, when I realized I completely forgot about my 52 Week Money Challenge on yesterday. This week I am planning on crossing off number 27 (which I will do right after I post this) which puts me at a total of $269.00 of extra money. If you are doing the challenge, comment below on your progress. If you have yet to start, I encourage you to do so. This doesn’t have to be just a New Year’s challenge, but rather a yearly challenge. Your year starts when you start, so today is as good of day as any!
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If you are going to rise, you might as well shine”.
She Makes Cents celebrates the three-year mark. TODAY..wow time goes by fast! Thanks to all of my fabulous followers for joining me on my journey to becoming financially free. I have enjoyed your comments and have been touched by your stories along the way. Your comments, emails, tweets and pins, are what make me feel like deciding to share make journey with the world was well worth it. Thank you for visiting and cheers to another year of working toward financial freedom, encouraging female financial literacy, and inspiring ways to use “cents” to live a fab life!
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Hello Lovelies! It is Friday, which means it is time to contribute to your 52 Week Savings. Since restarting my Bingo Style version of the official money challenge back in January, I have saved a total of $242.00 that have been applied toward my credit card principal. I seriously cannot stress just how easy this process is. I revealed early last year that my credit card balance was up to $5300.00 and paying a little over the minimum + the 52 Bingo Style, I have gotten my balance down to $1899.00. August 1st, my goal date for a zero balance, is right around the corner and things are starting to really pick up!
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Every Thursday, social media is flooded with the hashtag #tbt (Throwback Thursday) as people take a moment to reflect on their past and how far they have come. In celebration of this weekly milestone, I would like to invite you on a journey to the beginning. This Saturday, March 1st will mark the 3 year Blogiversary for She Makes Cents and I wanted to share some of my favorite posts of the past. Happy Throwback Thursday Lovelies!
Happy Throwback Thursday!
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I am super excited for the month of March. On Saturday, March 1st we will celebrate 3 Years of financial literacy and fun here on SheMakesCents.com. You can help kick off the photo challenge right by wishing us a Happy Blogiversary! On the 9th we celebrate Colin’s birthday (who is Colin, you ask…click here to find out why I think he and his story is worth knowing) and on the 20th we officially welcome spring to the new year. To switch it up, I ask that you use #shemakescents and tag us with your uploads @shemakescents! The best pictures will be posted throughout the month!
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I want to take a moment to congratulate our giveaway winner, Bree S. of Illinois! When asked about her financial goals for 2014, Bree replied, “One of my financial goals this year is to be able to actually budget (yes I said the B word!) myself so that I can afford to move-out and have my own apartment. As a college graduate working full-time, this would be the ultimate reward to finally feel independent. It would only make “cents” 
“. Please accept this as a small token of my appreciation for your reading and commenting on shemakescents.com!
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