Are you still with me on this financial journey of learning to make it on $25000 a year? In part 1 we talked about why and how we found ourselves in a situation of needing to make drastic changes. Part 2 was about the mental change that has to occur in order to come out victorious financially, and today, I want… Read More
Archives for August 2015
How to Make it on $25,000 a Year (and live like no one else): Part 2
Welcome! I’m so glad you are joining me for this series on How to Live on $25,000 a year (and Live like No One Else)! This is the second part of the series in which we’ll talk about the mental change that needs to occur in order for this to happen. Be sure to catch up on Part 1 if… Read More
How to Make it on $25,000 a Year (and live like no one else): Part 1
I’ve felt like I needed to write this post for quite some time now to explain and make sense of a few things for you. You may or may not have noticed that the projects on Charming Imperfections are slightly different and come out a little less often and that is because of money. Not long ago, we made the… Read More
Extremely Simple DIY Pedestal Bird Feeder
When we lived in Romania, my Dad took a trek into town to run some errands. While he was gone, we got word that he might be coming home with a surprise and there were hints about it coming from a pet store. What he brought home was indeed a surprise, but one I will never forget. A little bird… Read More
5 uses for chalkboard easels and how to make one yourself
Hello dear friends! So, sometimes I get into these intense modes of operating. Like, when I get going with cleaning the house, I work hard and at a ridiculously fast pace, or when I start doing projects, I am totally focused and driven. When I get into these modes a few things happen: I get a ton done, I become… Read More
3 Ways to Make Custom Pillow Covers
Something was not working in our living room, and I couldn’t figure out what. We had neutral colors on the walls and floor, a beautiful slipcovered sofa, and brightly colored pillows to adorn it with, but I hated the way it was looking! When I looked at beautiful homes on the internet I realized I love cool colors like blues… Read More





