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Top Picks for Christmas in July

This year, we’re working really hard to budget wisely (and most importantly -stick to it!). As a family, we have had our share of ups and downs, but were learning as we go and getting better. Planning ahead is uber-important when it comes to budgeting. Each year after the holidays come and go, I add up all the expenses- from gifts, extra food & baking, decorating, cards, wrapping, and a few holiday party outfits (how do they always find their way in there?) :).

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The Forgoing Facebook Experiment

Confession: I have 738 Facebook friends. In reality, I would only actually call up a handful of them to go to lunch with or to talk to while I’m making a long drive. I only talk to a couple dozen of them in person on a regular basis. And I sure as heck do not care that that one girl I met in college who friend requested me 5 minutes after we introduced ourselves is “going to work…then having a grilled chicken salad for lunch YUM! xoxo”. Maybe this seems rude, but I don’t expect them to care about what I’m doing every second of the day either!

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Hairstyles for an Evening Look

Before you hit the town for an evening of fun, prepare your hair for the occasion. By taming your tresses into a formal do for your night out, you can give yourself a polished look. Depending on the style of your evening attire, there are a number of complementary hairstyles perfect for an evening outing.