Tis The Season: Three Money Saving Tips To Finance Your Holidays
November 21st, 2012 by Lifestyle StaffIf you’re anything like most Americans, you might be wondering if there are any creative ways to get your coins up before Christmas that doesn’t include retail or hospitality work. With the holiday season well underway you might be looking for ways to boost your cash flow over the next few weeks.
According to a consumer survey by BIGinsight, shoppers will spend on average $749.51 on gifts, holiday cards, and decorations this holiday season. That’s A LOT OF GIFTING!
Check out a few innovative ways to make some extra money before the holidays as well as after. Who knows, maybe you can use the extra income to go back to school, start a business or finally pursue your passion if you’re already prepared for holiday spending!
1. Rent your home.
Going out of town for the holidays? People are constantly looking for a good deal on vacation homes. To date Airbnb is already in 30,374 cities in 192 countries and they will even have a professional photographer come out to take pictures of your place. You list your house or appartment, set the price per night and see what happens.
2. Share your car.
Make up to $1000 a month by renting your vehicle when you’re not using it. Relay Rides gives owners the luxury of choosing who rents their vehicle, and both renters and vehicle owners are covered by insurance provided by Relay Rides. Renter reps are built by the reviews left by the car owners and with the holidays rolling in and traditional car rental prices at a premium this is a prime opportunity to make extra cash if your car is normally parked.
3. Surf the Web. (No, really!)
Google’s cute, but I’ve never gotten paid by using the site to search the Internet. Switch to a site like SwagBucks that reward points or “bucks” to your account, which can be exchanged for gift cards or actual cash. Notably, the Store offers many gift cards that can be delivered in an electronic format. These gift cards can then be spent on other vendors (Amazon, iTunes, Paypal, etc.) to receive a wider variety of rewards.
These are just a few ways you can earn some extra cash without much interruption to your already established lifestyle. So start financing your holiday season now and who knows how much extra change you may have earned by December!
How To Tackle The Trend: Tangerine Tango
March 27th, 2012 by ChristenIf you are looking to breathe new life into your spring wardrobe, the color trend of the season is undoubtedly orange. As Pantone’s 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango, a vibrant reddish orange hue, has popped up all over the red carpets, runways, cars & is celebrities “go-to” color of the season!
As Tangerine Tango can be a tricky shade to wear, MyHabit Senior Fashion Editor, Jenny Feldman shares her tips and tricks of the trade.
“One of my favorite spring essentials is always the classic white jean. The crisp bottoms look fresh paired with a bright tangerine tee and a pair of matte, hand-worked leather sandals…”
Supermodel Elle Macpherson pairs white jeans with Tangerine Tango orange top...
“Complement with another juicy fruit color, such as corally pink, lemon or aqua. This season is all about color-blocking, which can be created by wearing 2-3 bold colors and layering appropriately…”
Celebrity Stylist & Star of VH1's 'Styled By June' rocks the colorblocking trend effortlessly pairing a tangerine blazer with vibrant purple slacks.
“Update your handbag. Spring is the ideal time for a bag that doesn’t take itself too seriously, so trade your winter black bag for a tangerine-hued satchel or tote in pebbled leather or a durable fabric.”
Nothing says springtime fab than this Michael Kors Bowlng Bag!
“Punch up your khakis with tangerine accents. This will add playfulness to your weekend look, whether it’s casual shorts, cargos or preppy chinos.”
Rolando's resort collection filled with khaki, chino and orange trends of the season.
“Go floral with a splashy sheath. This season’s blooms are oversize, graphic and, preferably, tangerine.”
This Dorthly Perkins dress offers floral & trend color elements this spring.
Interested in any of these looks. Find them online with MyHabit.com. MyHabit, Amazon’s membership-only shopping destination, offers designer and boutique apparel at up to 60% off with fast, free shipping and free returns.
Have you already purchased your Tangerine Tango piece of the season? Which accessories are you looking forward to buy with this haute color in mind? We want to know!
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