Belle Tips: Tax Organization (It's Tax Day)

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WHAT DAY IS IT?

TAX DAY

Yep…I Said it… I am proud to say that I am ahead of the game and to ensure that I stay ahead I’m giving you a peak at how I organize my tax items through the year. As a business owner, home owner, etc. making sure that you keep everything in one place is essential.

Here’s what you’ll need:

1. 3-prong folder (I use this instead of a binder to make storing it in my file cabinet less bulky)

2. Tabbed Dividers

3. Pocket Protectors

4. A Label Maker (I use the Dymo Label Maker)

5. A Calculator

Each year I label the folder with the tax year and then I label each tab for things I need to keep up with throughout the year.

Inside of the folder I have a section for Business Receipts and my Business Spreadsheet. I have a section for charitable giving and this year I will have a section form moving. In the past I’ve had a section for school expenses….I highly recommend meeting with a tax specialist/accountant to discuss expenses you should track throughout the year if you itemize your taxes.

Once I have my labels made I slip one/two pocket proctors behind each tabbed section to make sure that I have a space to store the necessary documents . Also, having this folder set up early makes sure that you stick to a plan because all you have to do is place the paperwork where it goes.

What are the ways you stay organized for filing taxes throughout the year? Comment Below

As Always,
Stay Fabulous Belle

Planner Life: PGP Squad favorites that keep us planning and reaching Sparkle Goals

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Happy April 1st….We don’t know about you but for the PGP squad this is when the goals we set in January can get a little off track…

so we decided to help keep us going we would give you some insight on our favorite planning tools that help us stay on track.

The whole PGP Squad loves Happy Planners :)

PGP Belle Boss Holly : My favorite planner item right now is the Happy Planner Notes that I combined with the budget planner insert to try to become more budget conscious….WISH ME LUCK & LEAVE BUDGET TIPS BELOW

PGP SQUAD Belle Ashley: My go to item is the Happy Planner Punch. I can take this tool and create my own inserts to my happy planner and so much more. What do you use your happy planner punch for…COMMENT BELOW

PGP SQUAD Belle Holly: Stickers please…all of them especially with my favorite Maker Damask Love and sticker designer Oh So Paper. What are your favorite sticker shops-Comment Below.

PGP SQUAD: PENS…All the Pens…Some of us color code, some of us prefer erasable pens, some of us like felt pens…at the end of the day all of the colors in the rainbow are in order when planning and keeping track of our goals…What’s your favorite planner pen..COMMENT BELOW

As Always,

Stay Fabulous Belle

Belle Tips: Spring is Springing (Succlent Tips)

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Spring is almost here and I don’t know about you but the PGP Squad is so ready for it. One of my favorite things about spring is watching new flowers begin to sprout. In the PGP office we have a new spring plant obsession…SUCCULENTS- keep reading for our tips in caring for such lovely greenery.

Belle Tip 1: Find the right pot- Succulents are such lovely plants and you don’t want the pot to overshadow it’s simple elegance. We have one succulent in a tea cup that we love and used our Cricut to make some pots out of acrylic and E600 glue that you can get at your local craft store.

Belle Tip 2: Don’t forget the rocks- Succulents are such a lovely plant and adding rocks not only keeps them from being over watered but it adds beauty to your pot design.

Belle Tip 3: Be Gentle- I had to learn this the hard way….make sure when you are moving your plants that you are as gentle as can be to preserve the petals.

What’s your favorite spring plant…comment below

As Always,

Stay Fabulous Belle

Belle Tips: Moving Out and Moving In

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It’s been a little quiet on the blog but for a good reason…I got a home

I’m so excited to have the opportunity to decorate and humbled and blessed to build a house from the ground up.

Let me tell you…if you have ever moved in your life it is NO JOKE!!! Keep reading for some of the things I did to make sure this move was as fabulous as possible.

1. LABEL YOUR BOXES- I needed to find a document really quickly that I had packed away and labeling my boxes made it such an ease. I was able to find the item and reseal the box in a timely manner.

2. MAKE A MOVING FILE FOLDER- What….I am all about organization and making a folder or binder with all of your purchases during the move can help you when you go to file your taxes or need to remember when the moving truck is scheduled to arrive.

3. TAKE A PAUSE- Moving is not for the faint at heart. Don’t forget to schedule some time for self-care to make sure you are ready for your big move.

4. PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS- This is very important when purchasing or building a home. You need to read and re-read about warranties, attend inspection meetings, closing meetings, and ask questions…remember different loans require different demands.

No matter if you decide to build or buy remember

to enjoy the process and….

As Always,

Stay Fabulous Belles

Belle Tips: Winter Skincare

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We missed the 3rd week in January but we’re back with another Belle Tip Blog Post

Winter time is a time where you have to show your skin some extra sparkles…..keep reading to see some of the items the PGP Squad uses to keep their skin glowing in the winter

The PGP Founder loves using Pore Strips (by Biore) they help remove excess oil and they make your skin feel refreshed.

PGP Belle Ashley uses facial masks to make her skin glow during the winter. Not only does a facial mask help with your sparkle it provides some downtime for self-care!

PGP Belle Tiffany loves using make-up wipes….They are gentle on your skin and help to remove left over makeup after a busy Posh day.

What’s your favorite skin care routine in the winter….comment below and As Always,

Stay Fabulous Belle

Belle in the City: NY for a Weekend

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I can’t believe we have reached our last month in the year of 2018…DECEMBER..this post is little late but the video below explains why….

New York in during Christmas is a very special time of the year. On this trip I did a few new things: stayed in the Flower District, visited Mood Fabric Store, attended the Lion King on Broadway and visited the Holiday shops at Bryant Park

Our December has been fabulous….What are you looking forward to in 2019…Comment Below & As Always,

Stay Fabulous Belle