I’ve been having so much fun making YouTube videos lately! When I asked on Instagram what is the hardest part about adulting the #1 answer was money honey! Bills, loans, budgets, etc! So I thought we could start with some holiday money mindset chit chat.
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In this video I share some money mindset tips for saving money and spending less money during the holidays, affordable DIY holiday gifts that people will actually want and will love. I also share my Christmas Budget for 2018 and how much money I plan to spend this holiday season.
Affordable Christmas Gift Ideas
- Framed Family Photo
- Donation in a loved ones name with a card and a letter
- Cutest Holiday cards ever by my friend Denise https://goo.gl/7qwX61
- Pet Portrait by Rose End Creations on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1416…
- Excellent Affordable Holiday Gift Guide $35 and Under by Ingrid Nilsen https://youtu.be/OUYgYO-B4yM
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
- Coquito Recipe https://goo.gl/V3zoHR
- 16 oz Mason Jars for Coquito https://amzn.to/2UrKNJA
- Homemade Caramels https://goo.gl/F8tqjY
- Painting of place/pet/person/object/symbol
- For teachers: Have child write a note to their teacher and include a photo
Assistant Gift Idea
- $5 Glitter Card Case https://goo.gl/o2XgGk + cash
Hostess Gift Idea
- Wine – Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling and Pontificis Red Blend
- Be the party photographer! Bring your own digital camera (PS Kim Kardashian and Erika Jayne love the one I have and linked) or an Instamax camera and take pictures of the guests all night long- this is a great ice breaker if you don’t know anyone else there
- Instamax Instant Camera https://amzn.to/2UuA40X
- Sony A5100 Camera https://amzn.to/2OWCy4e
Holiday Party Ideas On a Budget
- Pizza party – everyone brings their favorite topping
- Custom oil blend party- my friend Sarah of Costa Craft Beauty Co does this in LA https://goo.gl/hGi3gt
- Floral arranging party
- Craft party – body scrub, make a DIY ornament wreath, cookie decorating
Holiday Outfits
- Try to stick to 1-2 new pieces and mix and match. I got my new holiday Christmas sweater from Poshmark https://goo.gl/DUq3ix use my code LINZ8641 to save $5
- I’m wearing GIRL GET GLAMOROUS HAIR clip-in extensions in 14/22 Beach Day use my discount code HOLLYWOOD to save some $$$ https://goo.gl/8sZXgN
Equipment used for filming
Sony A5100 for thumbnail pic and video https://amzn.to/2OWCy4e aka the camera Kim Kardashian and Erika Jayne love for a good makeup photo.
Diva Ring Light Super Nova 18″ Dimmable Studio Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/2DOXtFe
More of My YouTube Videos
- How to Stop Overthinking and Anxiety https://youtu.be/s3jfmUFc2P4
- DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS WITH ME – Blush Pink, Glitter, Glam, & Affordable Christmas 2018 https://youtu.be/ez2C6Mh2YRA
- Glowing Holiday Makeup Tutorial https://youtu.be/AJHhp59cdLM
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