Change your glasses for less than 40 $!

I have to wear glasses since i'm 12 years old & before I discover that you can buy them online, I used to wear the same pair for a very long time due to their cost. (Those are sooo expensive)

A few years ago I discover the website : www.zennioptical.com a super website with really low price glasses (from 6,99 to 40 $) with a good quality. They have a lot of differents styles & models and the shipping is fast (usually around 2 weeks) I order a lot from them & it is a good website to use. 

BUT! Recently I order from Firmoo ! www.firmoo.com .. AND WOW! I was amazed by the quality of the frame but also the quality of the glasses. Plus, they give you an amazing quality case to put them on. The shipping was fast (a week!) & I am more than satisfied!

More than that..... My Boyfriend order a pair too. They are truly amazing but they don't fit on him like he expected. Guess what ? Just an email at the company and BOOM they are sending a new pair for free! 

Their moto is to have a 100 % satisfied customer. Their service is fast & really good. 

I didn't have to argue to have my money back or to exchange them, they just say don't worry we will send you another pair for free.

The more beautiful on that site is that you can find coupon to have better discount. They have BOGO sale, 15 % off, free shipping etc. You can always find something. 

We use the bogo sale and we have 2 beautifuls  pair of glasses for 61 $ (shipping and antireflective include)

Zenni is a good website if you want to try but Firmoo is way more quality & the design are super modern!

If you want to take a look at their IG :

@zennioptical 

@firmoo

You can also use the # : #firmoo #firmoooptical and you will see a lot of pictures that will help you choose the one that fit you!

You have another site to suggest ? You love Firmoo too ? Comment below ! 

Unplug yourself !

One of the part of the Hygge and Minimalist Lifestyle that I really like it's to unplug ourself from social media & technology to learn how to live in the moment.

It is super hard those days to do it! It's just part of our routine to do it.
For me, the social medias are a good way to stay in touch with my family & friends that live so far away from me.

The other day the storm in the south was so intense we lose TV & Internet and we almost hyperventilate. No joke, we we're like... boring! Because we are not used to live without it, live like we used to do before.

But I learn throught experience and years that social medias need to be use in the good way.
I will say something that can't be read everywhere... the stalking on social media.

You know, that ex you broke up with a couple years ago that you go take a look at his page sometimes ... The girl your guy used to date, and you  taking a look at her instagram and compare yourself.
The test of : what kind of tattoo you should have? what haircolor is your perfect match ? what Simpson's caracter are you?.....

You know what I am talking about...that time waste. I used to have a routine with social media everynight I was taking a look at my facebook before I go to bed and every morning when I wake up... Why ? What would I miss ? Hum... Nothing. That Jessie is Lisa, that my aunt should have a butterfly tattoo and that the girl I went to kindergarten with, got a new boyfriend.

Yes, this is the kind of infos we are looking at everyday and they are more than useless.
When I was a teenager we didn't have all that (thank god!) and I spent my free time, making my homework, hanging out with my friends  & family and Reading.
So why now that I am an adult and more responsabilities ( so less free time) will I spend that precious time on social medias?

Yes this technology have some good, publishing that blog, having new clients, making friends, staying in touch with our people and this is how we should use it.

I am not proposing to live a life without that (it's not realistic) but to set some goals to unplug sometimes.

• Making a movie night with the cellphone in a basket in the center of the table so nobody touch it.
• Going eat out with your love one and no cell phone
• No cell before going to bed, a good book, a magazine or just enjoying each other
• A saturday outside with your family without any cellphone!

You understand the idea.. just unplug it sometimes and appreciate the real life, the real moment, the real sunset, the real funny move of your kid (or dog) and make memory in your head, like we used to do!

And you, do you unplug sometimes?

How to start a more minimalist closet !

I plead guilty , a year ago, I own wayyyy to much clothes in my closet.

When I move to the states, the only space I had to carry my clothes was my trunk. I needed to make choice. A lot of them was not smart at all but I still reduce almost half of my closet.

After reading books & articles about minimalist, I did another round of choosing the clothes I need & get rid of the rest. (I donate the clothes to  the salvation army)

You are tempted to ask me : Why will I have a more minimalist closet?

Here is the reasons why :

• It is wayyyy more easier to chose your clothes in the morning. 
• You save money. Why ? Because you actually used your clothes and buy only what you need.
• You have more space for other things.
• You used your clothes!
• It's good for the earth.
• You own quality clothes instead of quantity.

Now that I got you curious about this here how to start:

• Look at every pieces of clothes you own. Analyse them. Are they fitting together ? Do you still wear them ? Are they fit your style and personnality? Do they make you look at your best? If the answer is no : Donate!

• Get rid of the clothes you haven't wear for at least a year, or the one they don't fit anymore. If you lose weight, you will want new clothes.

• Find the color that match with your skin tone, your hair & eyes. The cold colors fit you better ? That's mean you don't need that bright yellow shirt that you haven't wear in a decade.

• Find your own style. What is comfortable? What make you feel pretty? What is the message you want to send to the world ? What is still trendy and in good condition?

• Now divide your clothes by seasons : Fall & winter clothes together and spring and summer together. Only keep in the closet the clothes for the actual season and put the other in a plastic container in the attic.

• Ok, Now you know where you are going. You meditate on your style, on the type of clothes you like and you got rid of the one who didn't fit with you anymore. The principe of having a minimalist closet it's that every piece that you own fit together. The best way to get there it's by having classic & monochrome clothes. Not boring clothes, but clothes the same shade that will fit with every pants. Go wild & colorful with the accessories (necklaces, shoes, earings, belt...etc) But remember, you don't need 1 million necklace. Just one or two that fit with everything & that you truly love.

• We have so much clothes we never used, this is what minimalist is about. If you own just a few pieces in your closet you are going to wear them and used them until they are not good anymore. Own less, save money & live better.

Time to shop ? 

• Now you need new clothes because you actually used the one you have. Time to shop smart. Prefer quality to quantity. Pay a little more for one nice pull  that will last years and still be the same shape after washing it, instead of buying 3 cheap quality shirts that is gonna be waste in few months.

• Keep in mind that you know your style now, no need to buy that neon leggings that are super trendy but will be ugly in 3 weeks. 

You think classic fashion is boring ? Think about iconic women like Jacky Kennedy, Olivia Pope (ok I know she's not real) Claire in House of cards.. etc.

Classy never look old and boring ! 

What is your minimalist closet tips ? Follow me on IG : ve_allthelittlethings !

And keep following me for more minimalist closet tips!

Bored & Broke ? Here is some free activities to enjoy your weekend!

Don’t have much budget for the next weekend? Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you have to stay at home! Those day almost everything has a price and finding fun activities can be really hard and you are tempted to stay at home.

When you start a minimalist lifestyle you want to live better and make the best of life. Life offers a ton of activities for free with kids or just adults, here is some my favorite one. Have fun!

1. Walking & Hiking

This is by far my favorite one. You can do it by yourself or with your family and there is a ton of places, national parks, city park etc. where you can walk for free. No need to be full equip to start, a good pair of shoes, water and comfortable clothes and there you go!

2. Organize a picnic

On a beautiful sunny day, find a quiet place that you like and go for a picnic. With kids? Find a park where they can play so adults can read, talk and enjoying good times too. Alone ? Bring a book and your favorite playlist. Packed some fresh veggies, panini, sparkling water, hummus & crackers, and desserts and enjoy the fresh air.

3. Visit Friends & Family

We always say we don’t have enough time to visit our people. When you have a time out wondering what to do. Visit your people! Especially the older one, they will be so happy to have they will be so happy to have some company!

4.  Play game !

Invent a treasure hunt, play Uno, monopoly or your own invented game. It seem so simple & boring but my boyfriend and I love to play domino.

5. Find an hobby & Learn something new

You love to write? Start a blog or a book . You like to read ? Go to the library and borrow books. Today with internet, pinterest and you tube it is possible to learn almost everything. Learn a new languages on fun & free website, liste a you tube video on how to be a better human being. Get inspired by what other people do.

6. Borrow stuffs

If you are a reader, go to library to rent books, movies, documentary and some have music too. If you have in your circle a movie passionate, borrow some movies & TV show instead of renting them.

7. Volunteer

You love animals ? People at animal shelter are always looking for people to walk the dogs or play with them. You can also volunteer at church, with kids, in a shelter… Possibilities are multiple depends on what you like and are comfortable about. To know more about volunteering, you can contact your town.

Have other ideas ? Share them with me !

5 tips to buy a plane ticket for less!

Living in the states, I have to come back home to see my family . Canada is 27 hours of car from where I live so the plane ticket is the best option. But they are expensive! A month ago when I bought my plane ticket, I ask everyone that I knew if they have tips to have the best ticket for less.

Here is the tips that I got !

•  Last minute deal? That is a myth! If you want to have the best deal on a plane ticket you must buy it at least six weeks before the day you want to leave.  I did it, I try to buy it last minutes and instead of  paying 411 $ I paid 553 $ ! 

• Buy on week day! Friday and on the weekend the price of the ticket are higher. The best day to buy is thuesday.

• Shop your ticket! You have a lot of website that offer all the prices possible. Some of them have the best deal, clearance, discount with code etc... You can set alarm on a flight that you want and follow the price by email. Website like KAYAK, FLIGHTHUB and CHEAPOAIR are a real deal!

• Be flexible ! If you are flexible for the date of departure, you can find cheaper ticket. Also if you are flexible for the airport and ready to drive a little longer, it could be cheaper. (Be sure tho that you are not that far and the gas worth the money save!)

• The last one is a little weird but true. Many plane company want to full the plane. The result is that sometimes they sold more tickets that the space they have on the plane. On my flight back, I was surprise to learn that they sold 4 tickets more than the space and everyone who hasn't reserve their seat (including me) were subject to take another flight for a compensation of 400 $ USD.  I had to take a connection for another flight and had only 45 minutes between the two, but otherwise I would have say yes!  A lot of time we wait between 2 flights or if we are not in the rush to head to the final destination, this is a real big saving!

Of course, everyone know that going on a trip at thanksgiving, christmas, springbreak and pretty much every holidays is a lot more expensive than regular ticket. Hope this will be helpful!

And you , what is your best tips to save?