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Just Take Action

Good morning Divas!  I’ve been taking the last couple of days and pondering on how sometimes we can get in our own way.  Sometimes, we have a dream and it’s so big or seems so overwhelming we stall ourselves, become stagnant, and may just plain out get stuck. What I have been learning over these…

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Entertaining During the Holidays for Less

Ok, ok, so I know it may early to talk about this, but the holidays are upon us.  These holidays come every year, yet many of us wait until the last minute, procrastinate, and then complain because we are rushing to pull everything together.  Why do we do this?  We know we volunteered our home…

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The Role Grace Plays in Achieving Your Destiny

Hey Divas!  Have you ever experienced an appointment that you knew was Divine?  I did.  On last night, I got a message that I knew was just for me.  I have been tossing around the idea of opening a Consignment/Thrift Shop for quite some time, but I was making it so hard.  I was stagnating,…

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Why Becoming a Discount Diva is Attractive and Important

I think becoming a Di$count Diva was just my destiny.  Even as a young child I went to thrift stores with my mother, which I thought was disgusting, but I was exposed to it whether I wanted to be or not!  In college, I remember watching Ricki Lake and seeing this girl show off her…

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Dining on a Dime

If you are like me you enjoy eating.  Not just because you are greedy, but because of the interaction with family and friends, socialization with others, and the opportunity to explore new taste, smells, and textures.  From trying the exotic and extreme to finding the best burger in town, I love to eat, but participating…

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Spring Into Vacation and Staycation Savings

Spring is a great time to get back into the swing of things. After being cooped in the house during this long winter, most of us are anxious to break free and enjoy some of the benefits of the warm weather. This is also a time many of us start planning vacations and weekend getaways….

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Live Your Dreams

Yesterday, I decided to start living out my dreams.  I mean really living out my dreams!  For me this means getting out of a place of comfort, not accepting positions that I don’t really want but that pay well, and walking in faith. What do I mean by that?  Maybe you’ve never had this dilemma,…

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Ballin on a Budget: Discount Diva Finds

As a young woman, I have always liked and wanted nice things.  Clothing has been my vice and I have worked hard at finding cheap, chic outfits for the low, low for a long time.  During my shopping sprees, I have found everything from vintage Chanel to brand new Ralph Lauren.  One of my greatest…

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2014…It All Starts with YOU!

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Last Minute Holiday Savings Tips

Good morning Divas!  The Holidays are fast approaching I wanted to make sure you were armed with knowledge to make your shopping both fun and frugal! 1.  Be sure to create a budget before you begin holiday shopping.  Lots of times we get caught up in sales or discounts and end up buying things that…

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