I love Christmas movies. Love, love, love them! I make a huge list every year and always know approximately what order I plan to watch them in and who I need to watch specific ones with. This is my list of the best Christmas movies, broken up into categories for you.
(more…)Easy at-home Halloween costumes
It’s getting closer to Halloween, and costumes might not be the first thing on your mind this year! Take a look at some easy costumes you can make with items you likely already have at home!
(more…)Ways to celebrate Halloween in Quarantine
We all know that Halloween is going to look a little different this year, we definitely won’t be able to spend it dancing at a club or at some big house party. However, Halloween falls on a Saturday this year AND we get an extra hour of party time thanks to Daylight Savings, so I refuse to let this night go to waste!
(more…)How to upgrade your space without breaking the bank
For those who don’t know, i live in a house in Toronto that, while in a great neighbourhood and very cool, is full of tiny rooms with tiny hallways and decor from the 70’s (and not the cool 70’s feel people have now, like the literal 70’s). I’m super grateful to have this house and to get to play with it, recreate it, and have fun with it, but since i’m on a budget I don’t have the ability to start knocking down walls and creating a whole new concept. So! I have taught myself how to upgrade, DIY, and change a space on a budget and with things I can do myself (or with minimal help from friends). If you’re looking to upgrade your space but not break the bank, take a look at some of my tips!
(more…)Our 2020 fall bucket list
With the start of fall comes chilly nights, beautiful leaves, big sweaters, cozy fires, comfort food, and so much more. The only downside of fall is how quickly it passes us by, so we always want to make the most of the season. Check out our fall to-do list below, and follow along on our stories as we try to get through all of them.
(more…)21 Days of summer vacation fun
Summer is flying by! While it is one that has brought new challenges, it also pushed us to be creative in how we make this summer greater than the last. We’re challenging you to join us in our 21 days of summer vacation challenge! For the next 21 days of summer, follow along on our instagram (@thebrokegirlsofficial) stories to see us complete this list of fun, cheap and memory making activities.
(more…)What 2020 has taught me
2020 has not been an easy year. From a lot of tragedy amongst my friends and family, to the global pandemic, and so much more, I’ve learned a lot. I wanted to share some of these lessons, perhaps they will help guide you into the second half of this year.
(more…)Quarantine sanity list
Let me start by saying I am very grateful to live in country where so many people have come together (figuratively) to help protect our people, and that we have such incredible people on the frontlines everyday risking their health for us. While we do our part by staying at home, we are fortunate enough to have funding for those who have been laid off during this time, a hardworking healthcare system, and the luxury of having food delivered right to our doors.
(more…)Cheap fall outings
Whether looking for a fun date idea or a day with your friends or fam, Fall is full of cute and fun things to do, without breaking the bank! Give a few of our faves a read and let us know what you think 🙂
(more…)14 Cheap/Free things to do this summer!
Summer is my favourite season (followed very closely by fall) and I ALWAYS want to do as much as I can in the short few months we have. The problem is, it can get expensive. Between weekend trips, patios, summer clothes and so on, as the temperature rises my bank balance lowers. If you want to make the most of summer without breaking the bank, here are some awesome cheap (and free) things to do!
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