GUEST BLOGGER: CALLIE WARD, USU EXTENSION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Every time we get to May, the only thing on my mind is, "SCHOOL’S OUT", or soon to be! But, in our current state, things have changed drastically…maybe this needs to be emphasized… things have changed DRASTICALLY! However, the need to give teachers our true gratitude has not. And for those of you who have read some of my past posts, you might have picked up on me not being into materialist items or “stuff” in general. My love language is not gifts! So, I also am horrible about giving gifts and the end of school appreciation gift usually gets pushed to the last minute. Often, as parents or specifically mothers, we have that guilt of “Karen just delivered a dozen roses and a spa weekend to her son’s kindergarten teacher, now what do I give them”, problem. Kudos to Karen for buying the dream gift, but realistically these gifts add up fast and can easily be a budget breaker. Here is what I am recommending:
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GUEST BLOGGER: EMMA PARKHURST, CHES, USU EXTENSION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR There are a number of amazing benefits to be gained when it comes to sustainable or eco-friendly living. We can benefit personally, socially, economically, and of course, environmentally. However, it can be somewhat intimidating to get started! If you’re ready to make some lifestyles changes to save money and live more eco-friendly, here are some realistic tips to help you get started just in time for Earth Day: GUEST BLOGGER: EMMA PARKHURST In the age of self-care, “treat yourself” has become an increasingly popular mantra over the past couple of years. The general gist of the saying is that we should spend money to increase our own happiness. While it may feel good to reward ourselves and splurge on this or that, treating ourselves can quickly get out of hand if we are not aware of our spending habits. There can be a lot of stress that comes along with personal finances, so how can we practice good money habits but still treat ourselves? Consider these tips to help transform your relationship with money and self-care: GUEST BLOGGER: EMMA PARKHURST One of my favorite things about summer is that it’s officially yard sale season. There’s nothing quite like organizing and tossing long forgotten items to make one wonder, “why do I have so much stuff”, or “why did I even buy this in the first place??” Applying principles of mindfulness to spending can help to avoid these common thoughts, and as an added bonus, can help us feel goodabout purchases. But first, what is mindfulness? |
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