Budget ideas for people who don’t like budgeting

I loathe the word budget. I hate spending only a certain amount and sticking to it. My motto is always to make more money instead of cut back. Except, that doesn't always work. It definitely worked when I had 3 jobs in university and my bills were $600/month, including a veeeerrry healthy budget for booze.…

What buying only what we needed for a whole month taught me

I asked my husband what he wanted for his birthday and being the cheeky little bastard that he is, he said for me to stop spending money (if my blog is called Luxuriously Thrifty, his would be Cheaply Scottish). Now, my money spending habits aren't out of control, but after making the switch to full-time…

How to IKEA Hack your Plain KULLEN Dresser

How to IKEA Hack your Plain Dresser Buy dresser. Buy hardware. Get real busy for weeks and not finish the project. Lose said hardware. Spend far too long looking for the hardware. Found it! Tell your husband what you want done. Make coffee and watch your husband put the hardware on your dresser. Admire your…

How to Have Cut Flowers all Summer Long

The links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. I love fresh flowers from the garden. They don't cost nearly as much as store-bought and are easy to throw into an arrangement whenever the mood strikes. Unfortunately, a lot of…

Find out what the top 5 online shopping stores are and shop your way into luxury!

The Top 5 Online Shopping Websites

Online shopping is here to stay. Not leaving your house and having amazing goodies delivered right to your door? Sign me up! Asos.com A UK-based department store – online. This website offers everything you could ever need to make your wardrobe stand out and look fabulous. They also have some pretty killer sales. Plus –…