February 22nd, 2012 
Shannyn 
The Challenges of Living Frugally
Truly, everyone wants to live more frugally. Even if you buy high end shoes and insist on certain luxuries, we all know there is more “frugal to do” than is already being done and areas that need to be tailored to save money.
To me, being frugal isn’t about being cheap- it’s simply being smart about where you’re needlessly overspending and becoming more thoughtful on how you spend your money and your time.
When you make the decision to save money- whether you’re doing so to get out of debt, save for a big purchase or simply realize you need to cut back to be more authentic in your lifestyle it’s going to present challenges. So what are the biggest challenges of learning to live frugally? Read on!
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New Giveaway Site!
I will have more on this later but check it out…
and check out the latest giveaway: Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
So Much Love On Valentine’s Day
I asked Ralph to be my Valentine. He obliged.
Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap especially amongst bitterly single people like myself as being the most obnoxious day ever. As if we weren’t subjected to enough Kay Jewelers commercials around Christmastime, then we have to see the sickly-sweet Vday media bombardment.
Valentine’s Day seems so shallow especially if you’re recently out of a relationship, but what it represents is so deep- love for family, love for friends, love and gratitude for blessings that are prevalent for most of us.
Sometimes you only know something exists simply because light casts shadows on your darkness. I know love exists because it is bright and bold- it shone on all lesser things and helped me focus on it’s lightness.
So if you’re blissfully in love today- with a person or just with life, Happy Valentine’s Day!
I used to be so annoyed about how Valentine’s Day seemed to only be about materialism and coupledom- but I’ve learned that there’s a lot more to love than just being in a relationship.
A year ago, I adopted Ralph, made some amazing new friends and reconnected with existing ones- truly my life is filled with love and there’s so much to be thankful for today.
Love takes many forms- not just in cheesy cards and whether or not you fit the “mold” of Vday expectations- celebrate love however it’s present for you. Treat yourself today- you’ve gotta love yourself and share your heart with the world before a partner comes into the picture.
..and to celebrate love, enjoy this final video from the Love Drop project that raised over $90,000 in 2011 and touched the lives of 12 deserving families. If there’s anything that exemplifies love and truly shares the spirit of Valentine’s Day more than cheesy cards and candy ever could, it’s giving back.
A Little Sumthin’ Sumthin’ to Start The Week Off Right:
Be brave & advocate for your own dreams- no one else will. If you’re unhappy or something’s lacking, it’s up to you to make it right and to craft the life that’s meant for you. Your journey is yours alone, take the first step in reclaiming your path.
