“That pie is delicious, but it’s still not as good as my mom’s“. You’ve been exposed to retargeting in one form or another since you were a child, but you probably never noticed. People are intrinsically hardwired to prefer what’s familiar. As a small business owner, you just can’t afford to miss out on the …
Category: Finance
What to Do When You’re BROKE Broke.
“Wanna go out to eat tonight?” “Can’t, I’m Broke*” *Broke = “I paid all my bills, and spent my leftover cash on something fun. I’m out of money until next week” “Wanna go on a mini-road trip?” “Can’t, I’m Broke**” **Broke = “Because of my recent trip to the doctor, I only have $50 left …
25 Ways I’ve Turned into a Hippie (and saved a ton of money)
When Devin and I were first married, I did not consider myself ‘green,’ ‘eco-friendly’ or anything along the lines of a ‘hippie.’ So I guess I finally understand when couples say “I’ve had at least three marriages. They’ve just all been with the same person.” Well, bless Devin for accepting and even embracing his hippie wife. …
All of My Expenses as a $50/hr Freelance Writer
Also, if you’re interested in attending my free workshop on breaking into freelancing, check out this article and contact me afterwards.
I’m 21, and I’ve Already Bought My Last Vehicle
If you know me at all, you know I’m a simple person, and that’s highly evident in my choice of wheels. In December 2013, at age 17, I bought what I hope to be the last vehicle I’ll ever need. If you know me outside of my blog, you know that my last vehicle is nothing spectacular. Some …
Wanna Save a Ton of Money, Become a Paid Tourist, and Strengthen Your Marriage? Drive a Semi.
If you want to save (and make) some serious cash, do some traveling, and spend time with your spouse? Become a truck driver. I married Devin on October 15th of 2016, and we promptly jumped in a semi on October 24th. From October of 2016 to November of 2017, we were in that truck full …
Save Up to $3,851 Every Year by Making These 5 DIY Products at Home
#1 Laundry Detergent This laundry detergent is stupidly easy to make, and it’s really cost effective! All these ingredients cost me just under $15 and last my husband and myself for about 6 months. If you’re wondering, we do about one (1) to one and a half (1.5) loads of laundry every 7 days. A single person should …
My First (and Only) Blogging Income Report
If I’ve ever had you under the impression that Diamonds N’ Denim makes a lot of money- I’m sorry, because that’s soooo very wrong. My First Blogging Income Report, EVER Each year, this blog makes about $60-$100 via ads and about $10 per year via affiliate links (most of which come from links to …
What is the FIRE Movement?
Before I start today’s post, just know that the purpose of this is to simply share a movement that is upcoming and most likely possible for you and your family. It’s about awareness, and to encourage you to pursue a lifestyle that you can love and find fulfilling. You may or may not like the …
Every Diamonds N’ Denim Post Ever
The blog has grown quite substantially over the past few years, making it increasingly more difficult to locate older posts. Instead of scrolling through archives, here’s a handy, all-on-one-page list. Of course, don’t forget about that nifty little search bar that’s to the side of or below this post (depending on if you’re viewing this …