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When Is It Really Worth It to Buy Name Brand?
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When Is It Really Worth It to Buy Name Brand?

When comparing generic vs. non generic brands, cheaper does not always mean the same quality. These seven items are proof that you may need to spend more up front to spend less later!

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The Super Smart (and Meaningful) Way to Spend Money
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The Super Smart (and Meaningful) Way to Spend Money

This essential mindset will totally transform your relationship with money. Now you can spend less on the things that don’t matter as much in exchange for the things that do!

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The Smart Shoppers Guide to Save on Things You’re Already Buying
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The Smart Shoppers Guide to Save on Things You’re Already Buying

Despite the stigma, saving money doesn’t have to take a whole lot of effort. In fact, you can save hundreds of dollars just by buying things you normally would! These six tips reveal all the kickbacks you’ve been missing out on, including what tools give you the best discounts.

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Should You Fly or Drive? How to Make the Most Cost-Effective Decision
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Should You Fly or Drive? How to Make the Most Cost-Effective Decision

If you’re planning a future trip, you might be wondering if there’s a scientific formula to help you decide whether to fly or drive. This post helps you consider ALL the costs, and even provides a printable worksheet so you can compare real numbers!

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How to Splurge on Life’s Little Indulgences (Without Feeling Guilty!)
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How to Splurge on Life’s Little Indulgences (Without Feeling Guilty!)

Financial experts like to guilt you into giving up indulgences, but here’s proof you can have your guilty pleasures and still rock a successful budget. These 3 rules keep my little indulgences from becoming major regrets, and allow me to enjoy everything I love, guilt-free!

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The Step-By-Step Guide to Score Huge Style Deals Online
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The Step-By-Step Guide to Score Huge Style Deals Online

Why pay full price for clothes when you really don’t have to? This step-by-step guide turns every online shopping trip into a smart, painless, and budget-friendly experience. #2 guarantees you always get the best price!!

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5 Sneaky Holiday Spending Traps to Avoid This Year
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5 Sneaky Holiday Spending Traps to Avoid This Year

It’s easy to get distracted by the busyness of the Holiday season and forget to spend smart. These sneaky spending traps are mistakes I see practiced over and over again, even by seasoned shoppers! Are you guilty of any of these?

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The Top 10 Things Smart Shoppers Do
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The Top 10 Things Smart Shoppers Do

What makes expert shoppers and bargain hunters so different from the rest of us? It’s the WAY they do it! Learn how to shop smarter with these ten expert strategies, and never feel pressured to overspend again.

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5 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Finances
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5 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Finances

Tired of feeling like you can’t control your money? These 5 daily habits help avoid potential money leaks and will always keep you focused on the goals ahead. #4 makes the biggest difference!

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How to Build a Home Library on a Budget
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How to Build a Home Library on a Budget

When you intentionally build a home library, you also build a collection of resources that last. Here’s how to fill your home with literary treasures your whole family will enjoy, without spending a ton of cash!

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HERE ⤵️ At first, I liked this phrase. I hea HERE ⤵️

At first, I liked this phrase.

I heard it listening to Matthew McConaughey’s book, Greenlights and nodded my head as he shared a string of wise sayings. 

Then, I wasn’t so sure.

I mean, what’s so bad about working hard throughout the week so you can feel good about taking a break? 

🙅‍♀️ Nothing. 🙅‍♀️

But EARNING rest? That verb changes the dynamic. 

If you identity as a type-A go-getter, then you’re used to striving for others approval just as much as your own. And when you view productive days as good and non-productive days as bad, then the whole concept of “earning” rest is just another performance-based measuring stick we use to define our worth.

👉🏼In case you need a reminder, you can work hard and rest hard without one requiring the other, and without either reflecting your value as a person. 

How does the phrase “Earn your Saturday’s” make you feel?

#typeapersonality #gogetters #goalsetter #productivityboost #selfcaredaily
How to romanticize fall as much as possible… 🍂🍂🍂

MAKE A FALL ACTIVITY MENU!

👉🏼𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭.

They need to know they’re not alone.

As the days grows shorter… and colder, my depression and anxiety like to come out and play. So I’m giving myself a lot of grace (and comfort) during this season, while seeking out joy in the cozy sweaters, pretty fall leaves, autumn-themed reads, and Gilmore Girls. 

A Fall Activity Menu is keeping my spirits high this year and I’m finding *delight* in a season that’s usually full of struggle. 🤍

It differs from a fall bucket list as there’s no pressure to check things off! ❎

Do you have a favorite book, show, or activity you love to do during this season? 

I would love some more ideas to add to my “menu”!👇🏻
WELCOME to all the new faces from the Get Organize WELCOME to all the new faces from the Get Organized event last week! 👋🏼

I’m so grateful you stumbled upon this little corner of Instagram.

My name is Kalyn and I get nerdy about helping you stay on top of all your to-do’s. I’m a digital/analog hybrid planner who spends her free time hiking, reading, and reorganizing my Notion dashboards. I also live and travel full-time in an RV! 

@openroading is where I share all the travel goodness alongside my husband, Joseph, and our bunny. 

But on THIS account, we chat about building better habits, creating life-giving routines, and achieving our goals while connecting them to a bigger purpose… without neglecting the need for grace and self-care.

If that sounds like something you need in your life, this account is going to be your vibe. I’m glad you’re here!

QUESTION FOR YOU 👇🏻

What is your biggest goal right now? I’m here to help you confidently achieve it!
THIS WORKS. ⤵️ When your to-do list doesn’t THIS WORKS. ⤵️

When your to-do list doesn’t feel doable, action verbs (or the lack of them!) are probably to blame. 

Maybe it seems silly to add an action verb to every task, but I promise your brain will work faster to process what it needs to do FOR that task. You won’t waste time thinking about what you need to do. You’ll know exactly what do from the very beginning!

Was English Class one of your favorite (or worst?) subjects? I have to admit I kind of miss diagramming sentences. 😆

👉🏼 Follow for more mindful planning + productivity tips!

#todolists #productivitytips #todolistaddict
Which one would you choose?👆🏻 Follow @kalyn Which one would you choose?👆🏻

Follow @kalynbrookeco for a healthy mix of productivity + self-care. 🤍

#selfcareday #selfcareisntselfish #fallvibes🍁 #cozyfall #cozyfallhome
The truth is… I still use a paper “planner” The truth is…

I still use a paper “planner”… it’s just currently inside a blank notebook!

I use this notebook for:

👉🏻 my daily to-do list
👉🏻 random notes
👉🏻 memory keeping (like a movie I saw or fun activity)

But for most everything else, @notionhq organizes all my projects and plans and keeps my entire life running smoothly. 

I recently launched a new class called Notion Anatomy, which teaches you everything you need to know to get started AND we use your new skills to build a Meal Planning/Recipe Book!

Drop the word “CLASS” below and I’ll send you more info! ⤵️

#notionapp #notion #paperplanner #paperplanning #wildforplanners #plannernerds #planningtime #notionhq #notionlove #discboundplanner #discboundnotebook #discboundbulletjournal
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