It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
If there’s one thing we know how to do at Frugal and Thriving, it’s shopping a really good sale. Our job is to be on top of the hottest and latest deals from all across the internet, and we’re rounding them up and putting them all in one place for you! See this week’s best sales from some of our favorite retailers below.
Aerie
Shop up to 30% off almost everything at Aerie!
Carter’s
Grab 40% off new arrivals from Carter’s!
Gap
Take 50% off your purchase at Gap
Michael Kors
Shop the End of Season Sale at Michael Kors and get up to 70% off!
Nike
It’s the Back to School Sale! Take 25% off select styles from Nike with code SPORT25
Old Navy
Back-to-school stock up!! Shop kids $5 tees & leggings, $6 polos & graphic tees, and $8 dress & active from Old Navy
Target
Grab college essentials starting at just $2 from Target!
Venus
Get up to 80% off thousands of styles from Venus!
Victoria’s Secret
Buy two, get one free everything at Victoria’s Secret!
As the new year creeps in, the pressure to evaluate how far you’ve come this year can begin to build, and you may feel the need to make huge life changes for next year. Setting goals is awesome but it shouldn’t be stressful. If you make them attainable and follow a few simple steps, reaching your goals can be easy and even fun to do! See some of our goals we are setting for 2022 and how we plan to stick with them.
Setting Your Goals
What is it that you would like to accomplish this upcoming year? Saving for an expensive purchase? Spending more time focusing on self-care? Volunteering or donating to charity? Maybe your goal is as simple as starting every day with a smile and a little gratitude or putting your shoes away in the closet instead of leaving them laying around. No matter how big or how seemingly small, setting a goal can be intimidating! No one wants to feel like they’ve failed, but you automatically fail if you don’t even try. So, pick a goal that you know you can reasonably accomplish with a little hard work and dedication, and believe in yourself! The first (and biggest) step is having the confidence to make those changes.
One of my goals for next year is to stick with a meditation practice. Meditation has been a part of my life for years, but I’ve never done it consistently, despite all of the science behind how truly life changing it can be! My goal for 2022 is to take the time to meditate every day, whether it’s for five minutes or an hour. Zen master, here I come.
One of Kristy’s goals for 2022 is to drink more water! We all know how important it is to stay hydrated and the wonders it can do for our health, skin, digestion, energy levels, and overall mood. Yet between running a business, raising two kids (and two dogs), taking care of a home and a husband, and still finding time for herself, drinking plenty of water can easily fall through the cracks for Kristy. Next year she will be a hydrated (and happy) queen, though! One of these smart water bottles will definitely help.
Sticking to Your Goals
Okay…now you’ve got your goal all picked out and you’re feeling good and you’re excited for change. Amazing!! How can you make sure you’re doing your best to reach your goals? Follow one, two, or all of these steps below to help you accomplish your aspirations.
- Write it down – If you write your goal down somewhere you can be reminded of it daily (a post-it note on your bathroom mirror, hung up on your fridge, set on your nightstand, or on your desk calendar) you’re more likely to feel motivated to do it. Plus, it’s great to get clear about what you would really like to accomplish.
- Schedule it – Set aside a specific time for your goal. If it’s a daily workout, put it in your planner. If it’s putting aside money for something, write it down for every pay day. Making time for your goal is easier if you put it in your schedule…just like you would any other important meeting or event.
- Tell others – Telling the people you love and trust about your goals and how you plan to accomplish them can help with accountability! Make sure you’re sharing your journey with people who support you and want to see you succeed, though. They can be a great source of inspiration during those times you feel like giving up.
- Document your progress – Seeing is believing. Documenting your progress can help you look back at how far you’ve come when you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel going nowhere. It’s easy to get discouraged if you feel like you’re putting in work and seeing no results, but sometimes the results are happening right in front of our eyes, and we’re too consumed with doing more or being better that we miss how great we’re actually doing.
- Avoid striving for perfection – There will be bumps in the road along the way. That’s part of the process! Don’t get hung up on being perfect and don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day or mess up a little. Pick yourself back up and keep going. Consistency (not perfection) is key!!
- Use the proper tools – Set yourself up for success by using the proper tools. If your goal is to eat healthier, buy yourself a nice blender for smoothies or that juicer you’ve always had your eye on. If your goal is to watch less TV, grab a few new books you would like to read or some games and activities you would enjoy. You’re investing in yourself, and it’s worth every penny.
- Make it fun and find the joy – And last but certainly not least, HAVE FUN! You’re working toward a better you, and this shouldn’t feel like a chore or an obligation. Find ways to bring joy into it, or even set up a reward system for yourself! There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a little perk every now and again.
You can do this! Set your goal and get to it. There is a whole new you waiting on the other side.
Thanks for reading! What are some goals you’re setting for yourself in 2022? Let us know xo.
As the new year creeps in, the pressure to evaluate how far you’ve come this year can begin to build, and you may feel the need to make huge life changes for next year. Setting goals is awesome but it shouldn’t be stressful. If you make them attainable and follow a few simple steps, reaching your goals can be easy and even fun to do! See some of our goals we are setting for 2022 and how we plan to stick with them.
Setting Your Goals
What is it that you would like to accomplish this upcoming year? Saving for an expensive purchase? Spending more time focusing on self-care? Volunteering or donating to charity? Maybe your goal is as simple as starting every day with a smile and a little gratitude or putting your shoes away in the closet instead of leaving them laying around. No matter how big or how seemingly small, setting a goal can be intimidating! No one wants to feel like they’ve failed, but you automatically fail if you don’t even try. So, pick a goal that you know you can reasonably accomplish with a little hard work and dedication, and believe in yourself! The first (and biggest) step is having the confidence to make those changes.
One of my goals for next year is to stick with a meditation practice. Meditation has been a part of my life for years, but I’ve never done it consistently, despite all of the science behind how truly life changing it can be! My goal for 2022 is to take the time to meditate every day, whether it’s for five minutes or an hour. Zen master, here I come.
One of Kristy’s goals for 2022 is to drink more water! We all know how important it is to stay hydrated and the wonders it can do for our health, skin, digestion, energy levels, and overall mood. Yet between running a business, raising two kids (and two dogs), taking care of a home and a husband, and still finding time for herself, drinking plenty of water can easily fall through the cracks for Kristy. Next year she will be a hydrated (and happy) queen, though! One of these smart water bottles will definitely help.
Sticking to Your Goals
Okay…now you’ve got your goal all picked out and you’re feeling good and you’re excited for change. Amazing!! How can you make sure you’re doing your best to reach your goals? Follow one, two, or all of these steps below to help you accomplish your aspirations.
- Write it down – If you write your goal down somewhere you can be reminded of it daily (a post-it note on your bathroom mirror, hung up on your fridge, set on your nightstand, or on your desk calendar) you’re more likely to feel motivated to do it. Plus, it’s great to get clear about what you would really like to accomplish.
- Schedule it – Set aside a specific time for your goal. If it’s a daily workout, put it in your planner. If it’s putting aside money for something, write it down for every pay day. Making time for your goal is easier if you put it in your schedule…just like you would any other important meeting or event.
- Tell others – Telling the people you love and trust about your goals and how you plan to accomplish them can help with accountability! Make sure you’re sharing your journey with people who support you and want to see you succeed, though. They can be a great source of inspiration during those times you feel like giving up.
- Document your progress – Seeing is believing. Documenting your progress can help you look back at how far you’ve come when you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel going nowhere. It’s easy to get discouraged if you feel like you’re putting in work and seeing no results, but sometimes the results are happening right in front of our eyes, and we’re too consumed with doing more or being better that we miss how great we’re actually doing.
- Avoid striving for perfection – There will be bumps in the road along the way. That’s part of the process! Don’t get hung up on being perfect and don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day or mess up a little. Pick yourself back up and keep going. Consistency (not perfection) is key!!
- Use the proper tools – Set yourself up for success by using the proper tools. If your goal is to eat healthier, buy yourself a nice blender for smoothies or that juicer you’ve always had your eye on. If your goal is to watch less TV, grab a few new books you would like to read or some games and activities you would enjoy. You’re investing in yourself, and it’s worth every penny.
- Make it fun and find the joy – And last but certainly not least, HAVE FUN! You’re working toward a better you, and this shouldn’t feel like a chore or an obligation. Find ways to bring joy into it, or even set up a reward system for yourself! There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a little perk every now and again.
You can do this! Set your goal and get to it. There is a whole new you waiting on the other side.
Thanks for reading! What are some goals you’re setting for yourself in 2022? Let us know xo.
As the new year creeps in, the pressure to evaluate how far you’ve come this year can begin to build, and you may feel the need to make huge life changes for next year. Setting goals is awesome but it shouldn’t be stressful. If you make them attainable and follow a few simple steps, reaching your goals can be easy and even fun to do! See some of our goals we are setting for 2022 and how we plan to stick with them.
Setting Your Goals
What is it that you would like to accomplish this upcoming year? Saving for an expensive purchase? Spending more time focusing on self-care? Volunteering or donating to charity? Maybe your goal is as simple as starting every day with a smile and a little gratitude or putting your shoes away in the closet instead of leaving them laying around. No matter how big or how seemingly small, setting a goal can be intimidating! No one wants to feel like they’ve failed, but you automatically fail if you don’t even try. So, pick a goal that you know you can reasonably accomplish with a little hard work and dedication, and believe in yourself! The first (and biggest) step is having the confidence to make those changes.
One of my goals for next year is to stick with a meditation practice. Meditation has been a part of my life for years, but I’ve never done it consistently, despite all of the science behind how truly life changing it can be! My goal for 2022 is to take the time to meditate every day, whether it’s for five minutes or an hour. Zen master, here I come.
One of Kristy’s goals for 2022 is to drink more water! We all know how important it is to stay hydrated and the wonders it can do for our health, skin, digestion, energy levels, and overall mood. Yet between running a business, raising two kids (and two dogs), taking care of a home and a husband, and still finding time for herself, drinking plenty of water can easily fall through the cracks for Kristy. Next year she will be a hydrated (and happy) queen, though! One of these smart water bottles will definitely help.
Sticking to Your Goals
Okay…now you’ve got your goal all picked out and you’re feeling good and you’re excited for change. Amazing!! How can you make sure you’re doing your best to reach your goals? Follow one, two, or all of these steps below to help you accomplish your aspirations.
- Write it down – If you write your goal down somewhere you can be reminded of it daily (a post-it note on your bathroom mirror, hung up on your fridge, set on your nightstand, or on your desk calendar) you’re more likely to feel motivated to do it. Plus, it’s great to get clear about what you would really like to accomplish.
- Schedule it – Set aside a specific time for your goal. If it’s a daily workout, put it in your planner. If it’s putting aside money for something, write it down for every pay day. Making time for your goal is easier if you put it in your schedule…just like you would any other important meeting or event.
- Tell others – Telling the people you love and trust about your goals and how you plan to accomplish them can help with accountability! Make sure you’re sharing your journey with people who support you and want to see you succeed, though. They can be a great source of inspiration during those times you feel like giving up.
- Document your progress – Seeing is believing. Documenting your progress can help you look back at how far you’ve come when you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel going nowhere. It’s easy to get discouraged if you feel like you’re putting in work and seeing no results, but sometimes the results are happening right in front of our eyes, and we’re too consumed with doing more or being better that we miss how great we’re actually doing.
- Avoid striving for perfection – There will be bumps in the road along the way. That’s part of the process! Don’t get hung up on being perfect and don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day or mess up a little. Pick yourself back up and keep going. Consistency (not perfection) is key!!
- Use the proper tools – Set yourself up for success by using the proper tools. If your goal is to eat healthier, buy yourself a nice blender for smoothies or that juicer you’ve always had your eye on. If your goal is to watch less TV, grab a few new books you would like to read or some games and activities you would enjoy. You’re investing in yourself, and it’s worth every penny.
- Make it fun and find the joy – And last but certainly not least, HAVE FUN! You’re working toward a better you, and this shouldn’t feel like a chore or an obligation. Find ways to bring joy into it, or even set up a reward system for yourself! There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a little perk every now and again.
You can do this! Set your goal and get to it. There is a whole new you waiting on the other side.
Thanks for reading! What are some goals you’re setting for yourself in 2022? Let us know xo.
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