#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 …
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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 …
Going to the Spa…. Daily?!
It’s more affordable than you think!
Things that Keep Me Awake at Night
Hey, I care about you. No really, I mean it, and no matter who you are or what you’ve done, I hope you do well. Like, really, really well. That’s why I write so much free stuff for this blog. I try to work right at 40 hours a week as a freelancer, but I …
6 Ways Millennials Can Have Easy Money like the Baby Boomers
Today’s post is one I’ve been avoiding for months, I know I’m gonna get some resentment / angry comments from this, but that’s okay. Past generations had it so easy, amiright? College was cheaper, jobs paid more, houses were cheaper, groceries were cheaper, and it just seems that a dollar went further. “Baby boomers had …
That Time My Honesty Cost Me an Interview
The Interview About two months ago, an employee from my former high school reached out to me, asking if she could interview me about my freelance business for the school website. Sure thing. She asked typical questions, such as “how did you start your business?”, “what attracted you to writing?”, and “how did you learn …
How to Get out of Survival Mode When You’re Feeling Beyond Broke
Like many other personal finance bloggers, I am immensely privileged. I know that this can rub readers the wrong way, especially when they’re struggling with money. Today, I hope to be more helpful to those who are currently searching for a way to get out of survival mode. How to Get Out of Survival Mode …
How to Start Working at Home (Part II)
This post may contain affiliate links- to see my full disclosure statement, please click here. Last Wednesday, I showed you how to start working at home as a freelancer. If you haven’t already, click here to read that post. Get some coffee or tea, because it’s a long one! This week, I’ve got more even tips …