spring rearranging + a bit on budgeting

i rearranged the house this weekend & added some fresh flowers along with a new {rosemary plant}. it makes such a difference having a little green around to brighten my spirits & kick those winter blues that seem to be creeping in. it also helped to read the latest {3191} & mav’s take on overcoming the winter blues. you have no idea how much tea i’ve been drinking & oranges i’ve been eating since reading her tips… & you know- it really has helped!

of course, the month of february always reminds us of our spending habits. as soon as the tax returns roll in, we are reminded of how quickly we went through last year’s.

this year has to be different, though. with the expenses of moving & not being sure of what they future holds for us {we are becoming “adults” with real jobs!}, saving our money is key! luke is an excellent saver. i, on the other hand, live in the moment… to put it nicely. so, this idea of “saving” is pretty foreign to me. thankfully i have a husband who will kindly nudge me into the right, frugal, penny-pinching direction.

i hope to have a sort of “savings” series on this blog… i’m not committing to too much… just sort of letting you guys know what i do this month to save a little more. it is definitely not “rocket science,” but it is good to be mindful of where money is spent. to start off- some tips on making a {meal plan}!

have a lovely week, friends!
don’t forget about the {giveaway}!