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Eco-Friendly Easter Basket Ideas That Kids (and the Planet) Will Love

Easter can a magical time for kids — the excitement of the Easter Bunny,…

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Top Beauty and Wellness Items You Didn’t Know Were FSA-Eligible

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12 Personal Development Books to Read in 2025

The start of a new year is a golden opportunity to plan for personal…

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Take Your Children Skiing for Free at These New York Locations

Take advantage of New York's Kids Ski Passport program for free lift tickets for…

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Hand gently placing an Easter egg in a ribbon-decorated basket, perfect for spring celebrations.

Eco-Friendly Easter Basket Ideas That Kids (and the Planet) Will Love

April 1, 2025April 2, 2025

Easter can a magical time for kids — the excitement of the Easter Bunny, colorful eggs, and of course, discovering a basket full of treats. But it can also be…

Woman doing yoga

Top Beauty and Wellness Items You Didn’t Know Were FSA-Eligible

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025

Have you ever scrambled to spend your FSA funds before they expire? I certainly have. When I lost my job. I had a large amount of FSA funds to spend…

stacks of books

12 Personal Development Books to Read in 2025

January 2, 2025January 4, 2025

The start of a new year is a golden opportunity to plan for personal growth and success. Whether you're aiming to improve productivity, master your mindset, or build better habits,…

Family posing on the ski slope

Take Your Children Skiing for Free at These New York Locations

December 11, 2024December 13, 2024

Take advantage of New York's Kids Ski Passport program for free lift tickets for 3rd and 4th graders.

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping That Save Money and the Planet

December 8, 2024December 10, 2024

The holiday season is magical, but it is also one of the most wasteful times of the year. And I’m not talking about all the toys and unnecessary gifts. Americans…

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Apr 18

Save all the things that make Easter magic—the baskets, fillable eggs, themed decorations, cute accessories—for next year. I picked up this bag of Easter grass at a thrift store years ago and pull it out every year. There’s no need to reinvent the Easter basket or try to outdo last year, the kids only care about the chocolate and the toys 😂 Good for the environment, good for your wallet. Let’s normalize being more intentional and sustainable when we create holiday magic.

What do you save and reuse year after year? Let us know in the comments 🐰

Follow along for more easy was to be sustainable and save money.

#sustainablity #easterbasket #designingalifefantastic #savemoney

Save all the things that make Easter magic—the baskets, fillable eggs, themed decorations, cute accessories—for next year. I picked up this bag of Easter grass at a thrift store years ago and pull it out every year. There’s no need to reinvent the Easter basket or try to outdo last year, the kids only care about the chocolate and the toys 😂 Good for the environment, good for your wallet. Let’s normalize being more intentional and sustainable when we create holiday magic.

What do you save and reuse year after year? Let us know in the comments 🐰

Follow along for more easy was to be sustainable and save money.

#sustainablity #easterbasket #designingalifefantastic #savemoney ...

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Apr 18

Instead of jetting off to an all‑inclusive beach resort or Disney World this spring break, we visited the @intrepidmuseum in NYC—a decommissioned aircraft carrier turned fan favorite museum. We climbed into WWII fighters, wandered through the Space Shuttle Pavilion, and peered into Cold War-era submarines. As a special treat, we even got to board the supersonic Concorde passenger jet and imagine cruising at Mach 2, nose‑diving through clouds in style.

How was your spring break? Where did you go? Comment below and let’s inspire future school vacations

#IntrepidMuseum #Concorde #NYCSpringBreak #FamilyAdventure #designingalifefantastic

Instead of jetting off to an all‑inclusive beach resort or Disney World this spring break, we visited the @intrepidmuseum in NYC—a decommissioned aircraft carrier turned fan favorite museum. We climbed into WWII fighters, wandered through the Space Shuttle Pavilion, and peered into Cold War-era submarines. As a special treat, we even got to board the supersonic Concorde passenger jet and imagine cruising at Mach 2, nose‑diving through clouds in style.

How was your spring break? Where did you go? Comment below and let’s inspire future school vacations

#IntrepidMuseum #Concorde #NYCSpringBreak #FamilyAdventure #designingalifefantastic ...

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Apr 17

Oh how I wish that denim romper came in my size 😍 Yes, I know fast fashion is ruining our planet, but it’s in my budget and I’m super picky what I buy, usually only 1-2 items a season. I avoid synthetic as much as possible. I don’t like how it feels on and it doesn’t last the season.

What are you buying for spring?

#springstyle #nofashionhauls #fastfashion #designingalifefantastic

Oh how I wish that denim romper came in my size 😍 Yes, I know fast fashion is ruining our planet, but it’s in my budget and I’m super picky what I buy, usually only 1-2 items a season. I avoid synthetic as much as possible. I don’t like how it feels on and it doesn’t last the season.

What are you buying for spring?

#springstyle #nofashionhauls #fastfashion #designingalifefantastic ...

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Apr 17

Bad financial habits can drain your wallet without you even knowing it. Here are some of the ways banks charge you:

👉🏻 Paying interest on credit cards – Credit card interest accumulates FAST. Before you know it, you’re drowning in debt. If you can’t pay your credit card bill off every month, consider switching to a 0% interest card.

👉🏻 Missing payment due dates – The average late fee is $30 per month. A couple of those per month can derail your savings. Set up auto-pay or calendar reminders to avoid those costly late fees.

👉🏻 Keeping money in low-interest savings accounts – It pains me to think of how much money I lost by keeping my money in the same bank as my checking account, just because it was easy.

👉🏻 Overdraft fees – Link your checking account to your savings or set up low-balance alerts to avoid them.

👉🏻 Maintenance fees – As my unemployment period went on, I drained a few savings accounts that I had earmarked for “new car” and “safari.” I didn’t realize there was a minimal balance required, and that I had dropped below that threshold and was being charged a monthly fee. Look for fee-free checking accounts and ALWAYS know what the minimum balance is for a savings account is.

👉🏻 Foreign transaction fees – Some banks charge up to 3% for international purchases. A travel-friendly credit card can save you hundreds.

👉🏻 Inactivity fees – My bank made one of my savings accounts “dormant” and erased it from my profile. I had to go to the bank to get my money back.

👉🏻 Let’s not forget about ATM fees – $3 here, $5 there. Use your bank’s ATM network or switch to a bank that reimburses fees. Know which one your bank is.

Take control of your finances and keep more of YOUR money so you can travel more, eat out more, shop more — whatever brings you joy!

If you’re wondering how to get out of debt and stop worrying about money, comment “DEBT” and I’ll send you my “5 Habits of Debt-free Families” guide. It includes easy steps to take charge of your finances and pay off debt.

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