I'm listing 8 items I wish I would have purchased on sale (click photo to purchase)! Comment below if you already have these items and which one is your favorite.

Promo Code: ITSWILD

I was excited when you guys messaged me about Labor Day Sales. The majority of this post is local content but there are so many of y'all looking to decorate so at the bottom of this post is a list of all kinds of decor/furniture sales! If you have any specific questions, don't be afraid to leave a comment below.

Wildflower
open Labor Day, 10-6
20% off one regular priced clothing item +
sale racks are $5, $10, $15, & $20 

​Armoire
open Labor Day, 
BOGO sale + 20% off all regular priced clothing +
four huge sale racks

Hemline Metairie
open Labor Day, 10-6
80% off Summer sale rack

Cella's 
closed Labor Day, opens Tuesday with a 50%-60% sale rack

Marigny House
closed Labor Day, opens Tuesday with a 40% off all denim sale + Spring/Summer styles

Earth Savers
open Labor Day, 9-6
10%-75% off everything including gift cards
online promo code: LABORDAY10

Wood House Day Spa
open Labor Day, 10-7
15% off nail service (valid Tuesday - Thursday)

Hour Blast Metairie + Elmwood
10 classes for $190 (valid now through Friday)

Hour Blast Downtown
​10 classes for $190 (valid now through Friday)

Revolution Fitness
Extending their early bird Labor Day special: The Voodoo Challenge! 7 week transformation challenge where you can workout up to 4x a week for $177, no commitment.

Cycle Bar Uptown
open Labor Day
20% off apparel +
12 classes for $159

Kirsten & Joshua Waguespack with Aperture Photos
Book a portrait session/wedding package by Friday September 7th and receive 20% off
www.aperturephotos.co

Krystle with Everly Event Planning
$250 off packages booked by the 17th - must mention Milligan Movement
Contact info:
krystle@eventsbyeverly.com
www.eventsbyeverly.com
IG: @everlyeventplanning

The Occasional Wife *Local Business*
open Labor Day, 9-5
Labor Day Sales + clearance

Ashley Furniture HomeStore *Local Business*
Up to 40% off add +
an extra 10% off using promo code: LABORDAY

Wayfair
​Up to 75% off clearance

Kirkland's
20% off your entire purchase
use promo code: LABORDAY
click here for store coupon

West Elm
Up to 30% off everything (exclusions apply)
use promo code: SAVEMORE

Overstock
​Up to 70% off + free shipping

Joss and Main
​Up to 80% off + free shipping for a limited time only

Lowe's
open Labor Day, 6AM
Shop Labor Day Sale here
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All Modern
Extra 15% off with promo code: SHUCKS

​Interior Define
The annual EVERYTHING sale
15% off everything

Joy Bird
30% off Labor Day Sale

Article
Up to 50% off select items

LD Shoppe
20% off site wide
use promo code: LABOURDAY20

I can not wait for this New Orleans FREEZE to pass. It's been really cold and everything in the city has basically shut down. Both work and school have been canceled which gave me extra time to catch up on my to-do list and finish up on my Spring cleaning. If there's anything I'm good at it's staying productive and working hard on a daily basis (which wouldn't be possible if I wasn't organized). So I've listed a few tips on how I stay organized!

1. Don't keep things out of guilt!

I'm not a stuff collector. So if someone buys me a cute mug or notepad that says "blogging" or "boss lady," I don't hold on to it if I don't need it. I'll either re-gift, sell, or donate depending on what the most appropriate thing to do is. These items typically cause clutter and never end up serving a purpose.

2. Spring clean and then Fall clean.

Professional organizers suggest getting rid of items that you haven't touched in over a year. I like to go through all drawers, closets, and cabinets twice a year to take "inventory" if you will. Things that get broken, damaged, or have faded from the wash need to go! Perfect example from my current Spring cleaning experience is my swimsuit situation. I noticed that the elasticity in a few of my swimsuits aren't holding up and I won't be able to re-wear them in the Summer. I obviously got rid of these swimsuits because they serve no purpose just sitting in my drawer.

3. Make specific days for specific tasks.

Sunday is my grocery day. Making specific days of the week for certain tasks will help keep you in a routine, which will help keep you organized in the long run. If I don't get groceries on Sunday then our whole week is thrown off. We end up having to by lunch Monday and Tuesday or can't make coffee in the morning which is never fun. It's like the domino effect...

4. A tip for the household.

​The trick is to clean a little bit each day and not over commit yourself. Garrett is always telling me that I clean too much. It's because he see's me cleaning on a daily basis but doesn't realize it's only taking me 30 minutes. I might wash our sheets and then vacuum the living room. The next day I might change the AC air filter and then clean the back-splash. We also don't have any kids! :)

5. My favorite tip!

I try to only have one major list/schedule (having 3-4 notepads is way too much for me). If I don't have my planner with me and I need to write something down, I write it in my notes. If you tend to forget about these guys then right it in your planner to check your phone notes on a weekly basis. On a daily basis, I take a sticky note and write down the most important things I need to get done and keep it on my steering wheel or on top of my planner. That sticky note tip has really been a life saver. I started doing this almost two years ago and that has really seemed to do the trick!

With the holiday's coming to an end and the New Year about to begin, I feel like everyone is trying to get their life together; especially their finances. A few months I wanted to cut back on a few unnecessary habits that were burning a hole in my pocketbook. I also knew I wasn't being resourceful when it came to coupons. Below are a few helpful tips that have been successful for me when trying to save money!

1. Manicures

This one is hard for me to type let alone carry out but in the beginning of the school semester I stopped getting my nails done every two weeks. Getting a pedicure and a gel manicure was costing me almost $90 dollars every 14 days. That's a $180 "bill" every month. I went back to school full-time and now only teach THREE Pure Barre classes a week. I luckily don't have any finical obligations (ex. car note, phone bill, etc.) but I knew I couldn't continue with my lifestyle especially if I only wanted to work THREE hours a week. As of now I'm only getting a pedicure once a month and a polish change every other visit. I can handle not having polish on my nails but couldn't cave when it came to my feet. My fingers nails are just kept unpolished unless I get a gift card which comes more often than you think! It's been surprisingly easy to stick to.

2. Convenience Food

Specifically coffee. I was spending anywhere from $30-$70 a week at Starbucks. This habit could not continue if I wanted to go back to school full-time. I found a grocery store cold brew that I liked, figured out what I wanted to add to it, and started seeing a whole lot more money in my checking account at the end of each month. This was by far the most helpful when trying to save money! Also know your habits. Drinking out of a straw is a MUST for me so I had to purchase reusable straws so that this learned habit would stick!

3. Bottled Water

I started buying water by the gallon instead of in small bottles or through retail. I will admit that I do not drink tap water because I live in New Orleans but luckily a gallon of water is only $0.97 cents at Walmart. Before hand I was buying a bottle of water for an entire dollar anytime I walked into work (and I use to work a lot more than just three hours a week).

4. Coupons

Clip your coupons! I JUST bought a 13 lb bag of dog food for only $0.49 cents at Petco. I got to apply two separate coupons and had $10 dollars worth of rewards. If you tend to forget about which coupons you have and when they expire, save them in your notes. Keep them neatly tucked away in your wallet and remember to toss them out if they've expired.

5. Only buy what you LOVE and what's on SALE.

I no longer buy anything that's not on SALE. It's totally possible to find what you need on SALE or with a promo code. Makeup, hair tools (curling iron), clothes, shoes, and household accessories, etc. etc. Where there's a will, there's a way! When buying clothes you should absolutely LOVE your purchase so much that you want to wear it again. Crazy, right?! If you truly love your style and the clothes your buying, then you should want to keep them close by. If not, toss all the extra out (aka sell)!

I can't believe Christmas is less than two weeks away! I swear I remember 4th of July like it was yesterday. It's funny how quickly time passes the older you get. You really have to make a conscious effort to LIVE out each day and do things you truly enjoy. Wrapping Christmas presents is probably one of my favorite past times. It's unfortunate for me that it only comes once a year but it's something I truly enjoy and don't mind doing. If you think customizing your wrapping is costly or tedious you're luckily mistaken.

For starters I try to stick to a neutral roll of paper and always have Walmart's craft paper on hand for under $5 dollars. They carry several different brands but they all serve the same purpose. T.J.maxx carries a wide variety of ribbons, lace, and unique 'toppings' I usually add to the top of my Christmas gifts. This year I got both the mini Christmas trees and pinecones from Walmart. The mini Christmas trees were only $74 cents a piece and the pinecones were nine for a dollar. My red ribbon came from T.J.maxx and each roll was $6.99. Since my gift boxes are solid white I try to make sure my tissue paper is a fun print. If craft paper isn't your jam you can still add pinecones, velvet ribbon, and dried berries to the top of your gifts.

This year I wrapped all of my boxes in craft paper, tied red ribbon around each gift 3 times, and either tied pinecones to the ribbon OR wrapped the ribbon right over each mini Christmas tree. If you want to take it a step further you can always use a glue stick to hold down the folded edges or use double stick tape on the inside of your corners. Fancy, right?! I didn't do that this year because I have a puppy who seems to get into everything but knowing myself I'll probably go back and fix it before Christmas (which is annoying)! You can always add mini wreaths, small trumpets, music notes, jingle bells, or mini ornaments to any of your holiday gifts.

If you have questions or still feel stuck trying to spruce up your Christmas wrapping, leave a comment below. Happy Holiday's and Merry Christmas!