I am really looking at ways that I can make changes to my routine that will save time (time management), save money (good for my budget), miles (gas and wear & tear  on my car and helps the environment).  These are all positive things, but it’s also kind of a fun way to challenge myself.  How can I still get what I want using alternative sources?  I will give you some of my own examples.

Example #1:  My hair-which I take very seriously.   I recently took the very bold step of letting my teenager color my hair.  MY HAIR!  I’ve only had professional highlights previously at about $110 twice a year which meant driving to the salon and sitting for about an hour.  Now, I was taking a big chance on this one, but I went for it.  I had a gift card for Target so I got the color for free and paid my daughter $10.  I saved a drive, time in the salon and lots of money.  My hair is darker than usual, but it’s fun and it’s changeable.

Example #2:  I absolutely cannot stand going to the nail salon to get my nails done; it’s about a 40 minute round-trip drive plus sitting 45 minutes to an hour.  It feels like such a waste of time! But since I am really hard on my nails and they need to look professional, I’ve spent both time and money going in twice a month for $50.  Again enters my daughter who loves to make money.  Our agreement is that I will buy her $80 worth of OPI nail polish for 20 manicures from her.  She pointed out that would have been at least $500 in the salon!  When did she get so smart?  Oh ya, she’s a teenager, she’s known it all for a while now.  If this works out, I’ll be saving a bunch of time and money as well as drawing my teenager out of her room.

I challenge you to find ways to manage your time better by finding alternatives that save you money too, a win-win!  Feel free to leave me a comment letting me know what you tried!

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