EP. 24 My Top 18 Things of 2018

 
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I wanted to share some of my favorite things that helped me through the past year! I've included all of the books that read, personal development resources I've used, a few handy apps, + a few random items that I fell in love with this year!

I hope that these resources are helpful to you on your own journey as well! 

 
 


In this episode, I share my favorite resources from 2018:

  1. Paper Books + Audio Books through Audible (Monthly audiobook subscription)

    1. Cultivate

    2. You’re a Badass Everyday

    3. The Compound Effect

    4. Radical Unschooling

    5. Why I didn’t Rebel

    6. Girl, Wash Your Face

    7. The Big Leap

    8. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    9. Relentless

    10. Rich Dad, Poor Dad

    11. Build an Empire

    12. The 10x Rule

    13. Grace, Not Perfection

    14. Homegrown

    15. Not Another Money Statistic

    16. Master Your Money Mind

  2. YouVersion Holy Bible App - Free app for reading or listening to the Bible

  3. Alarmy App - Free customizable alarm clock app

  4. Epic! App - Digital + Audio Books for Kids (1st month free, $7.99 per month)

  5. Walmart Grocery Pickup - (SAVE $10) Order online

  6. Amazon Prime - Monthly membership

  7. Amazon Firestick - Streaming TV stick with Alexa voice remote

  8. Pillows4Everyone - Budget-friendly Pillow Covers

  9. Old Navy - My clothes + kids clothes

  10. Shutterfly Calendars - Budget-friendly gift idea

  11. Debt Free Charts - Debt Payoff + Savings visuals

  12. Power Sheets Goal Planner - Intentional goal planner used for work + personal

  13. Goal Setting Sticker Book - Stickers to complement the Power Sheets or Daily Planner

  14. Felt Tip Pens - 12-count Paper Mate flair felt tip pens

  15. Water Dispenser - Brita Water Dispenser and Filter

  16. Puzzles from Dollar Tree

  17. Adult Coloring Books

  18. Kinetic Sand

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