Bedroom Transformation

This victoria day will be spent bringing you guys some before and afters of the bedroom I literally cannot wait i'm so excited!

Sorry Sorry Sorry

Hi Everyone,

So these past two weeks have been nuts and I was going to bring you a d.i.y but it involved paint and then it started raining cats and dogs here and it really hasn't stopped. So until life gets back on track and the rain stops it'll be slow goings for the next little bit. However I will be updating tonight with a money saving tip. As I am going to be putting most of my money saving knowledge to the test today!

Bedroom Move/ Re-Vamp

Hi all

So this is a really exciting week for me. Not only am I working like crazy but also our bedroom is making a move in our apartment. As my close friends will know I have a little upstairs neighbour problem I like to call “devil baby” and that I think is pretty self explanatory. Anyway Kyle will be moving rooms our office to our bedroom and our old office will be our new bedroom! In the coming weeks I will be cleaning and decorating and also adding the very first d.i.y to the budget savvy katty blog. So stay tuned for awesome updates, I can’t wait to share it all with you guys!

Tumblr URL

Hey all,

So as promised I will also be posting on tumblr for those interested in following the blog there here is the url!

http://budgetsavvykat.tumblr.com/

Tumblr...

So I've had a few complaints...

But good ones! I've been getting feedback that not everyone wants to join the blogspot community so I decided that I will be posting on both blogspot and tumblr. I'll be posting the link on here as well as on facebook and twitter to get the word out. Trying to figure out how this whole tumblr thing works as we speak

Take care!

Damn...Denim

Hi all,

Well I guess theres no fighting it any longer the three most frequently worn pair of jeans have bitten the dust. One  pair I can see through, one is so faded I'm not even sure what colour they were originally, and the last pair has thee hugest hole in...well where there shouldn't be a hole! Needless to say at this point I'm going to have to suck it up and buy a new pair of jeans. This time I'm going to splurge a little and make sure I get a quality pair, jean shopping can be costly and time consuming however with some of these tips hopefully it'll make your next shopping trip less painful.

Take your time!
 I can't emphasize this enough! Take your time if it takes five hours it takes five hours. Rushing yourself will only frustrate you and lead you to purchasing a pair of jeans that just isn't right for you. Jean shopping is frustrating enough without putting a time constraint on yourself. Give yourself the time it takes to find the perfect pair.

When In Doubt
 Well you've found a pair that fits and it comes in about fifty-billion different washes, now what? When in doubt go with a dark solid wash. It will match anything and will last you a long time if washed properly. If you want wears and embellishments on the jeans be sure you absolutely love the way they look. These highlights on the jeans do exactly that and highlight the areas in which they are covering (Bejazzled bum pockets anyone?)

Sit Test
This is a must do when you are jean shopping! If you really want your jeans to go the extra mile (and cover your plumbers butt while you're at it) find a spot on a change room bench and sit. If you aren't covered then you might want to try on another pair possibly in a different rise or size. Remember a belt does not always fix this problem so if anything make this your staple when shopping.

Seeing Double
 This tip pretty much goes against all the money saving tips I've been giving lately, however investing is also part of saving money. Once you find the right pair of jeans for you and you've put them through the ringer try to pick up two pairs (if finances permit). Store's often change their denim style's and can discontinue fits on a regular basis so stock up. Having one pair you can wear with flats and one pair with heels is always an asset.

Lastly carpe the deal. If you see a store advertising a really good deal on denim take advantage of it. Major retailers such as the Gap have specials on their denim often so make sure you look around and do your research.

That's all for now!

I'm a Slacker

Hi guys,

Soooo sorry for not updating in a few days work and other home domestic obligations have been taking up my time lately but I promise I will be more diligent in the upcoming days to bring you all some pretty sweet info!

Girls Night Out...When Pay day is Nowhere in Sight

Hi all,

So sticking with the theme of saving ourselves tons-o-cash and seeing as the good weather is on our way going out to pubs, bars, patios and etc will be happening more and more often. Sometimes after a long work week there's nothing better than a night out with the girls. However the next day you don't only wake up with a bumping headache but moth's are taking up residence in what used to be your remotely full wallet. Here are some tips to ensure that you can have a blast with your friends without the broke headache the next morning.

1) Set yourself a limit

 By withdrawing cash and leaving your credit and debit cards at home. Once all the cash is gone you know it's time to call it a night, but this method will also help you pace yourself in your spending instead of blowing it all at once. 

2) Find deals where you can

 Your drinks and food on a Friday night don't have to be so expensive that it's the only meal you eat for a week. Many restaurants, pubs, and bars have food and drink specials that will allow you to save a little cash. Such specials might include a night where bar rail is $3.00 (take advantage of this!) Websites such as http://www.specialstoday.ca/ottawa can also help you find a good deal on a night out. 

3) Transportation

 If you can find a good deal at a pub or restaurant within walking distance you've pretty much cut down the cost of your night out by fifty percent! If you and your friends want to venture a little further try taking public transportation such as the bus to and from your destination. Not only is it cheap but because most bus routes don't run super late it will have you home at a relatively decent hour. If you're going to take a taxi be sure that you have enough friends going to the same area to split the cab with.

Hope some of these will help you in the nights and weekends to come!