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World Changing Wednesdays Pt. 2!

7/30/2013

Thank you for coming back for my second installment of World Changing Wednesdays! The goal of WCW is to unite us; for us to take one day out of our week to stop thinking of ourselves, and to try to figure out how we can make this world a better place. It is so easy for us to say, "I want to help." or "I want to change the world." But then we lose ambition, forget, or just don't know what we can do! So that is why I have started this. Every week, or every other week, I will tell you some small, and some bigger things you can do to change the world. I will sometimes even have stories for you about people that I know who have created change in their and people's lives around them! So get ready to have your world rocked, and to start a revolution! If you haven't read the first Installment, please read it here.

In order to completely change this world, and people's lives around you, you need to be willing, and open.
That's it! By making use of these two simple little things, you have completely unlimited potential! Confused? Let me explain why each of these is so important.

1. You need to be willing. This is SUPER important! If you don't WANT to help people around you, then you never WILL! If you don't really really want to help people, you will never look for opportunities, and you will never really make an effort! So first of all, really make sure that your heart is in the right place, and that you really have the desire to do good. THAT is when the magic starts to happen.

2. You need to be open. You don't necessarily need to go looking for opportunities, but you can't just sit around and wait for them to find you either! You need to keep your eyes, ears, heart, and subconscious mind open for any available opportunity. If you are not open, you won't recognize when an opportunity has presented itself to you! Then you will get frustrated (like I once did), and say, "There just isn't anything I can do!" But that sooo isn't true. There are SO many opportunities out there! And I promise you, you don't have to be constantly searching, driving yourself crazy, and always thinking about it. As long as you have opened yourself up, and let the universe know that you are open and willing, you WILL find something. That day at thezoo, I was not looking for opportunities. Not at all! But since I am open and willing, when I was presented with an opportunity to help someone, I recognized it, and was ready for it! A lot of us are so pre-occupied with our own lives, our own dramas, and our own struggles, that it completely blocks our vision to others. You will find that when you stop worrying about yourself so much, and start thinking of others, that that is when your eyes and heart will truly be opened to the needs and struggles of those around you. And this is when you will find opportunities.

And that is all there is to it. The first step you need to take. Now I'm not saying that it's easy! Because it's not! Most of us don't naturally walk around with a sense of open-ness, or a sense of purpose and direction. And it's not natural for us to stop thinking of ourselves and start thinking of others It takes practice! So for the next two weeks, I want you to practice. Practice being open and willing. Practice looking at the world through your heart, and through the eyes of those around you. It's a little weird at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is actually awesome! And that is when you will truly have unlimited potential!
Here are some easy places to start practicing:
*Work- Chances are, you already have a good relationship with your co-workers and
customers. So if you're a little more shy, this is a great place to start!
*Restaurants- Me and my love were just talking last night about how whenever we go out
to eat, we always end up becoming friends with our server. This is an excellent opportunity
to find out about his/her life, and a great opportunity to bless them by leaving a generous
tip, and an encouraging note! I personally think that this is a great way to help someone
out!
*Your neighborhood- Getting to know your neighbors and their struggles, is a great way to
practice looking for opportunities.
*Your own home- I can not express enough how important it is to look for opportunities to
help your husband/wife/sister/father. Family is so so important, and if we can't help out our
family, then who can we help?
*School- Another great place to look for opportunities! You see these people every day!

Start going to these places with a sense of purpose, and a sense of open-ness, ready-ness, and willingness. I'm sure you will be surprised at what you find.
I will not be posting a World Changing Wednesday Post next Wednesday, because I want to give you two weeks to practice. It does take time, so don't be frustrated! In two Wednesdays, I would LOOOVE to hear from you about how this is going for you! Can't wait to hear from you! Good Luck!

I know that sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start; how to go about changing the world, and touching people's lives. So today I am going to tell you the most basic, yet probably most important thing you can do to start creating miracles all around you. If you do this, there is no stopping your potential. Are you ready? Here is the first step!

Peace Love and World Changing
Jess <3

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World Changing Wednesdays!

7/24/2013

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I am starting a new weekly post called, "World Changing Wednesdays." Now, I am aware that the name of my first weekly post, "Money Management Mondays" is a bit cheesy, and now I'm adding a, "World Changing Wednesdays" to the mix! But I'm ok with cheesy! I think it's cute, and besides that, catchy and easy to remember! I am very excited about this, and it all started yesterday at the zoo...

Yesterday me, the boyfriend, and some friends went to the Cleveland Zoo. While I was waiting for my sandwich to get made at the Zoo Food Court, the guy making it looked really stressed and upset, so I started talking to him. Turns out, he just found out that his girlfriend is pregnant, and although excited, they were having insurance problems. So he was just really stressed. I told him congratulations and good luck, then sat down and ate my zoo food. While eating, I could not shake the feeling that I really wanted to do something for this guy. I wanted to write him a check, or give him fifty bucks, but I didn't have a dime on me, and I hadn't brought my checkbook because I brought a small purse with me. I felt sad, because I really had this strong feeling that I had to do SOMETHING. No matter how small. All of a sudden I remembered; that morning before we left for the zoo, I had given to my boyfriend, a gift card that I had bought a year earlier for my friend's baby shower that I ended up not going to. And get this, on it it said, "For Your Baby." My boyfriend gave me back the gift card (the next day I just gave him the money for the gift card), and I re-approached the food counter. I was a bit nervous, but was comforted by the fact that this whole thing was just meant to be. The man (I never even got his name), looked concerned and asked if everything was ok with my food. I told him it was, then held out the Baby Gift Card. I said, "This is for you." He started to protest saying I didn't have to, but I interrupted him and said, "Congratulations and good luck." His face became a shining light of joy, and he reached out, shook my hand, and said thank you. I went back to my seat, and as we all rose to leave, the lady working the cash register came over and told us that the man had said to give us all free ice cream! As I ate my Rocket Pop, I was so overcome with emotion. I was filled with the awe and wonderment of two people doing what they both could, to make this world a little better, a little brighter, and just helping out their fellow man. It really wasn't big gifts at all; the gift card had only $10 on it, and 4 Rocket Pops couldn't have cost any more than that. But the amount is not the important part. Something beautiful happened at that Cleveland Zoo Food Court. Two people reached out doing all they could. And that is really all you can ask for.

I want to start a movement. And that is why I am starting World Changing Wednesdays. I don't want this to just be me sharing one story, everyone feeling good for a minute, vowing to do a good deed, then going on about our lives. I want this to be a weekly thing. I want once a week for a group of people to join together, and vow to do what we can to make this world we live in a better place.
On World Changing Wednesdays I want to share with you, real people's stories of changing the world, organizations you can partner with to change the world, little everyday things you can do to change the world, and give you inspiration and hope that you CAN do something powerful.
So stop by every Wednesday, because we need each other, and the world needs us. Let's unite, to form a force so powerful, that the whole world will see a change. We CAN and we WILL do this! So please, click the button below that says comment, and comment saying, "I Will Join." Then click the facebook share button, and the twitter button, and share this link, and this story with your friends! We need to get this out there, and share it with as many people as we can! I am SO excited to see how much good we will do, and how we will change this world!

Please comment, and please share! And stop by next Wednesday!

Peace Love and World Peace
Jess <3

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Money Management Mondays! Pt. 8

7/22/2013

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Welcome back to Money Management Mondays!!! Yay!
If you're new here, Money Management Mondays is a weekly post where I share with you my best, most effective and favorite money saving tips! The tips that I myself have discovered and used to travel the world, working only 2-3 days a week as a waitress! You can read all about that story here!
Below are the previous 7 installments of Money Management Mondays, and you can click on them to read them!

1. Don't own a smart phone.
2. Don't have a car payment.
3. Don't smoke cigarettes.
4. Don't play the lottery.
5. Purchase my Financial E-Course.
6. Live Cheaply
7. Be Positive about Your Money.

Money Management Mondays Pt. 8; Special Announcement!
For today's Money Management Monday, I have a special announcement to make! And instead of just writing it, I'm going to tell you myself! I'm SO excited! Yay!

How exciting is that?!! I am really excited about this, because first of all, I was told in a dream to do it, and it just seemed RIGHT! Lately I've started diving into my intuition, self-conscious, and sixth sense (blame the book, "Think and Grow Rich" which is AMAZING), and I think it's really starting to pay off! I really felt like this dream was my self conscious, my intuition, and my sixth sense, all working together to tell me that this was something I needed to do!
The second reason I'm super excited about this announcement, is because I know that now everybody can afford to purchase a Financial Course!!! I realize that in doing this, I am losing out on $15, but I don't even care about that! I want everyone to be able to afford this! I think this is super important, because when you invest in yourself, it's saying, "I'm worth it. I'm going to better myself, better my life, and better my future!" And that is exactly what you will do when you purchase this!

So that was my super exciting announcement, and I just ask that you stop and think about it; Think about how small an amount $10 is! Skip one lunch at a restaurant, instead packing your lunch, and BAM! there's $10! Skip your morning Starbucks for one week, and BAM! $10! Think about how worth it is to spend that on yourself, your life, your family, your family's life, your future, and your family's future! In twenty years, when you realize you have no money saved for retirement, no savings, and you realize that you've lived your whole life financially stressed, never knowing where your money went, and never living the life that you wanted to, you will kick yourself for not spending that $10!

Here's what some people have said about my Financial Coaching E-Course after trying it for themselves!

"Jess's Financial help is the bees's knees" -Cody Volke(age 23,Ohio)
(This is from my little brother. He was actually the first person I gave the e-course to. He makes about $400 every Friday, and before my budget, by the end of the weekend, he would be almost completely out of money! He didn't have any money in his savings account, was constantly overdrawing money from it, and was borrowing money from people. He's been following the budget I made specifically for him, for three months now, and already, he has paid off $88 in debt, put $55 in his retirement fund, has paid all his bills on time, & even has $500 in his Savings account!!!)

"Jess' Money Saving Program is more helpful than you would think. I was the kind of person that will save little to no money. If I do have money saved, the first cool thing I see that I want, I will go out and buy it with that money. Leaving me with nothing. I always waited till the last minute to pay my bills which usually ended up making them all late. I was always stressed out and I hated it! I'm not going to lie, it's a little hard at first to just toss your money aside, knowing you have it and not touch it. But after that first initial month and you see how easy it was and knowing your bills are payed ontime... You just feel so much better about yourself. I personally still do this and plan to keep on doing this. So I live smart now, so that one day hopefully my kids don't have to struggle and they can do good too. This program/ system that Jess has guided and helped me through not only got me into the habit of saving money, but doing it over a month long period so that I was able to have all my bills payed ON TIME!! I am now on my second month of this system, and I feel so much beter knowing I have money saved for bills, fun, a car soon, and money for food and gas. It may not seem like a lot of money at first that you are putting aside, but just like anything else,the little things are what add up the quickest!!! This plan works, and I am so glad that I had Jess to help me and give me a little peace in my mind from those very things that I know stress out everyone else too."
~Nick~ (Age 24, Ohio)

Only $10 to have complete financial freedom, be financially stress free, and live your dream financial life!!!

Buy Now!!!

Peace Love and MMM
Jess <3

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Outfit of the Week; Tea Party & Bird Nests!

7/18/2013

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This week I channeled my inner Marie Antoinette (which not surprisingly, wasn't that hard to do!), to get all dolled up for my friend Emily's Bridal Tea Party! I absolutely adore tea parties; it gives you a reason to get all fancied up, and hang around with your girlfriends while drinking out of fancy cups, and eating adorable foods! This tea party was no different, as you can tell by how absolutely adorable and delicious everything looks!

What I Wore:
-A Dress that I made by combining a Led Zeppelin Shirt, and a strawberry dress that I bought in China for $1.50. I am in looove with this dress!
-My white, lacy, girly socks.
-My Jaclyn Smith buckle Shoes that I got for Christmas 2 years ago.
-Beautiful Pearl Necklace that I bought at a Consignment shop for $6

Ohh La La, that HAIR!

(Yes, there is a bird in my hair [and flowers, and leaves!]!!!)

Now, I know what you're all thinking; "Her hair is absolutely fabulous!" And you are correct! I absolutely adored my hair for the tea party! I really just threw it together last minute; teasing the bejeezus out of it, then pinning it all up, then pinning in a bunch of fake leaves, flowers, and my adorable little bird that my dad bought for me at an auction for about 50 cents! I felt like my hair was a bit of a bird's nest, but I loved it! And so did everyone at the tea party!

*Do you love tea parties? What was your best tea party outfit ever? Hair?!! Comment and tell!*
Peace Love and Hairstyles/Bird Nests
Jess <3

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Money Management Mondays Pt. 7

7/15/2013

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1. Don't own a smart phone.
2. Don't have a car payment.
3. Don't smoke cigarettes.
4. Don't play the lottery.
5. Purchase my Financial E-Course.
6. Live Cheaply

For my 7th installment of the Money Management Mondays Series, you will get to hear from a guest blogger! I found this article on her blog, absolutely loved it, asked her if she would be interested in guest blogging for me, and here we are!
About the author:
Billie Gardner writes weekly articles for Desire to Done where she helps empower women to get inspired and make their dreams a reality.

So here is Billie Gardner's Contribution to Money Management Mondays! (:

"Have you ever paused to think about how you feel when you deal with money? I'm sure you're pretty stoked when you get a nice sum of money (who isn't?). But what
about when you only get a few bucks? Are you still pretty happy? Or do you just wish it was
more?
What about when you pay your bills or buy groceries? Do you feel resentful that your hard earned cash is going towards electricity, shelter, and food? Do you wish you were spending it on something more fun, like clothes, vacations, or a new computer?

                                                I want you to try something new.

Something that has the potential to bring more money into your life. I believe that if we have a positive association with money we attract more of it. The universe is very smart and picks up on our vibes. If we sometimes deal with money in a positive way and other times in a negative way, well that just confuses things. Do we like money or don't we? However, when we are happy for how little or how big, whether we are paying or receiving money, we make it known that we like money and we would love to have more of it!

From now on, when you deal with money, say a little blessing. Something like "I bless this money. I am grateful to receive this check" or "I bless this money. I am grateful to buy this food to nourish my family" While you're at it, bless the company you are getting the check from or giving the check to. Bless the person ringing up your items at the store checkout.

                                                         This will take some practice

Breaking habits, especially when letting go of money, can be hard to break. Posting up a reminder is an excellent way to remember to make it a habit. Place a note in the area where you pay your bills or in your checkbook to remind you.

                                         If you think this is a little out there, that's okay.

Give it a try. If anything, it helps create the "gratitude habit", a good habit which will bring more abundance in all areas of your life. A happier life, more friends, love, positive experiences are all abundances that aren't even money related.

I'd love to know how you feel about money. Do you have a similar way you relate to it?"

Like this? Want more tips and advice on how to make the most of your money, and be financially stress free? Click Here for more information!

Peace Love and MMM
Jess <3

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Help!:P

7/13/2013

Hello lovely and wonderful readers!!! Today, instead of posting some money saving, or fashion tips, I am instead asking for YOUR help! :D
The photo above, is entered in a Pinup Zombie Photo of the Month Contest, on Zombie Girl Pinup.
I would really appreciate all of your help to win this contest! All you have to do to vote, is just click here and then "Like" my picture! Please vote, and share too!

Here is the link so you can post it to your facebook to share:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.492600484085757.114587.393890547290085&

If I win this contest, I get $100, plus, I get a couple pictures from my Zombie shoot put in the Monthly Winner's Album!

Thank you again guys, you are *THE BEST!!!*

                                             Peace Love and Zombie Pinups
                                                                Jess <3

Anniversary!!!

7/8/2013

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Two years ago today, the love of my life asked me to be his girlfriend, and I was SO happy that we were finally going to be together (we had known each other for three years)! Still to this day, two years later, I still can't believe that he chose me, and I can't believe how incredibly lucky I am!

Nick, you are the love of my life. You are everything that I am not. In every area of my life that I lack, you make up for it; you literally complete me. You are tall and strong so I can fit perfectly in your arms and feel safe, you are completely scatterbrained and spontaneous to keep me from being too uptight and organized, yet you are down to earth enough to get me excited about and plan for a steady future, instead of running to a different country every weekend, and you are so wonderfully calm, so you can keep me and my emotions in check when I am about to freak out! You are the only thing on this earth that can make me feel better when I feel like everything is out of control and collapsing. You are my rock, without you I would fall apart, and be so very lost. Before you, I was happy; but that's only because I never knew the happiness I have now was even possible! You blow my mind every single day, and every single day I fall more in love with you than the day before! I never even knew that was possible! I never knew I could feel this way about another human being! You give my life purpose, you give me hope and excitement for the future, you encourage and motivate me more than I deserve, and believe in me more than I even believe in myself! After knowing you for 5 years, and being with you for 2, I still get butterflies when you smile at me, and I still feel like I'm floating like a little red balloon every time you kiss me. You add excitement, laughter, hope, and so much joy to my existence. You are everything to me, and I can't imagine, and don't want to imagine, a life or a future without you in it, because you are my life, and you are my future. No matter what happens to me, if I have you, I will be happy, and even if I don't accomplish everything I wanted to in my life, if I make you as happy as you make me, I will know that I'm successful , and I will be happy. You are so wonderful, so caring, so kind, and so completely beautiful, that sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve you. I am so happy and thankful for these two years, but it's only just the beginning. I am eternally in love with you, and forever grateful for finding you, my soul mate. Happy Anniversary Babe.

Peace Love and Love
Jess <3

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Six Months into the Year Goals!

7/4/2013

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It's now July, which is the middle of the year, so I think that now is a good time to check in and see how your 2013 goals are going! Get out your Goal Sheets and look them over.
Here's mine! Every goal that I have completed is in red, and all the goals that I'm on track for (like drink 5 cups of water a day), are in orange.

Financial Goals
1. Make $13,000
2. Save $500 for California
3. Save $500 for Retirement
4. Save $700 for my Wedding

Career Goals
1. Model
2. 10,000 pageviews in one month
3. Get my band started again
4. Find a place to sell my Crafts

Learning/Development Goals
1. Study Chinese 3 times a week
2. Be able to do a split

Fun Goals
1. Go on a Cruise to the Bahamas
2. Go to China or India
3. Go to Abbey Road
4. See my brother's band play twice

Health Goals
1. Do Yoga 3 times a week
2. Drink 5 cups of water a day
3. Eat 1 tbs of coconut oil a day
4. Eat healthier, homemade food
5. Drink Apple Cider Vinegar everyday
6. Eat vitamins every day

Relationship Goals
1. Stay just as happy with my boyfriend as we are now

Contribution Goals
1. Give $456 to Compassion
2. Buy jewelry from Eden

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Now, we go through each goal individually. You need to write down where you're at with each goal, then figure out what you need to do for the rest of the year. Ex, one of my financial goals for this year was to make $13,000. The first half of the year I made $3,900.17. So I subtract that from my goal of 13,000. I then divide that number by 6 (the number of months left in the year), and that is how much money I need to make a month from July to December! I love this, because it gives me something to work towards, and I know exactly what I need to do to reach my goal! So here is my goal list! After you read it, start yours!

*Make $13,000-
I have made $3,900.17 so far this year (my two months off work really put me behind! But oh well, I still got this!). So I need to make another $9,099.83 by the end of the year. Which means I need to make $1,516.64 a month from now until December. Got it!:D

*Save $500 for California/traveling-
I have $300 saved for Cali/traveling, so I only need to save $200 more by the end of the year!

*Save $1,000 for a house-
I have $400 saved for a house so far. So July-December I need $600. No problem, only $100 a month!

*Save $200 for retirement-
I have $100 saved for retrement, only $100 more, about $17 a month!

*Save $700 for my wedding-
I have $300 saved so far for my wedding. Only $400 to go! Less than $100 a month!

*Do yoga 3 times a week-
Doing (and sometimes my love does it with me too! Which is grand!)

*Drink 5 cups of water a day-
Doing.

*Eat 1 tbs. coconut oil a day-
Doing.

*Eat healthier homemade food-
Doing!

*Model-
Besides the Zombie shoot, and modeling for my own clothing line, I haven't done as much as I want. Working on it!

*10,000 pageviews in one month-
I have got 6,005 pageviews in March. I need to almost double that number!

*Find a place to sell my crafts-
Right here! And I'm in the talks for another place, HOPEFULLY! I'll let you know if it works out!

*Get my band started up again-
Not yet. Still trying to figure out schedules and such.

*Give $456 to Compassion-
I have so far given $286 to Compassion.

*Buy jewelry from Eden-
I bought a necklace and a pair of earrings. They make great gifts! And they're beautiful and not expensive! SUCH a great cause! Visit the website!

*Study Chinese 3 times a week-
In the process of doing.

*Be able to do a split-
Working on it.

*Go on a cruise to the Bahamas-
Done!

*Go to China or India-
Done!

*Go to Abbey Road on the River in Kentucky-
Done (I'll be posting pictures from that very soon)!

*See my brother's band play 2 times-
Done!

So now I have taken a closer look at my goals, and know what I have to do the rest of the year in order to reach those goals! Amazing!
So don't forget to do this super important step! It will help you achieve what you wanted to in the year 2o13 (it's halfway over!!! So get goin!)

Peace Love and halfway thru 2013
Jess <3

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Money Management Mondays Pt. 6

7/1/2013

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Hello everyone! First, I just want to take a minute to apologize for not posting a Money Management Monday last Monday. Things have been a little crazy in my life the past couple weeks; I am now a bartender at my work! So now I'm waitressing two nights a week there, and bartending two nights a week! It was pretty sudden, I went into work on Wednesday and my manager called me into his office and said; "Tonight you're behind the bar training, and tomorrow you're bartending by yourself." (!) So yea, it was pretty crazy, and I was kind of just thrown into it, but I like it! It's something different, and for me, that's always good! And also, my car broke down last week, so it's in the shop now, so there's just been a bunch of things happening lately that got me completely sidetracked! But, I'm back now! So here we have Money Management Mondays Part 6!!!

1. Don't own a smart phone.
2. Don't have a car payment.
3. Don't smoke cigarettes.
4. Don't play the lottery.
5. Purchase my Financial E-Course.

Money Saving Secret #6. I live cheaply.

This tip is actually a lot of little tips! I live VERY cheaply, and I know that it's not possible for everyone to live as cheap as me, but everyone can do at least some of these! The cheaper you live, the more money you can save for vacations, a house, etc.!

-I don't buy pop (or bottled water, or any drink) from gas stations. I know that sometimes it's a quick easy fix, but if you do this every day, you are spending sooo much money that you don't even realize! Instead, buy drinks in bulk (or at least in 12 packs) from surplus or scratch n dent stores. Or better yet, drink water from home!

-One of my major money savers is that I live in a house with 6 other people. I live with my parents, 2 brothers, sister, and my boyfriend. This allows my rent to be INCREDIBLY cheap. I know that not everybody can just move back in with their parents to save money (but if you are able to, it helps a LOT. Even if you just stay there long enough to save enough money for your own hose), but maybe try getting a roommate or 2 to help relieve the burden of rent.

-I barely ever spend money on going out to eat. Eating at home, is much healthier, and WAY cheaper.

-Eat cheaper foods. Cheap/healthy/delicious foods are; eggs, pasta, vegetables, rice, casseroles, stir frys, canned soups, cereal, ferena, and oatmeal! You will save so much money if you start cooking instead of ordering in food, or buying ready prepared food at the grocery store! Even if you do it a couple nights a week, you will see the difference!

Well, there was Money Management Mondays Part 6!
Hope you enjoyed, and I'll see ya next Monday! :)

Financial E-Course!

                                                    Peace Love and MMM
                                                                   Jess <3

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