Best Money Tips: How to Lead a Happy Life — According to Science

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on the things science says will lead to a happy life, ways to save money when you’re dining out, and how to turn your side hustle into a full-time business.

Top 5 Articles

Want to Lead a Happy Life? Science Says to Focus on These 10 Things — Appreciating the small moments in life teaches you to be more grateful for what you have, especially during stressful moments. [Becoming Minimalist]

15 Ways to Save Money Dining Out — Be wary of "specials" that aren't any cheaper than normal menu items. In fact, they may even cost more! [A Cultivated Nest]

Turning Your Side Hustle Into A Full Time Business — Write a business plan while you're still working at your day job. This will help you set realistic expectations and scale up your involvement at a manageable rate. [Disease Called Debt]

I Need Money Now: 13 Legit Ways to Get Money Today — If you need to make money quickly, there are a number of legitimate options you can try. [Frugal Rules]

5 Ways to Quiet the Negative Voices in Your Head — Since life is less than perfect most of the time, "all or nothing" thinking tends to make us focus on the negatives. Try to change your focus to the gray area between the extremes of bliss and devastation. [Marc & Angel Hack Life]

Other Essential Reading

50+ Ways to Use Essential Oils (besides diffusing them) — Essential oils don't just smell good, you can use them in your beauty regimen and all around the house, too! [Don't Waste the Crumbs]

How to Stop Wasting Money on Toys for Your Child — Choose toys that your child can grow into. The longer they play with the toys, the more value you get from the purchase. [Penniless Parenting]

Essential Items For Camping: Plus Free Printable Camping Checklist — Use this checklist to help you gather everything you'll need for a fun and relaxing camping trip. [Snail Pace Transformations]

7 Tips to Help You Get You Out of Your Inbox — Your to-do list should take priority over your emails. Follow these tips to get out of your inbox and actually get things done. [Time Management Ninja]

How to Setup a Meal Planning Binder — Meal planning becomes a breeze when you have all of your family's favorite recipes and meal ideas in one place. [The Simply Organized Home]