My family tends to make fun of me for being a very frugal person. I don’t know any other way to be. Splurging or purchasing unnecessary items (except for books) leaves me with a tremendous feeling of guilt. Thus, when I share a plan to help you save $5,000 this year, you can take it […]
Inspiration
Make the Most of Prime Day
Amazon has announced that their annual sales event, Prime Day, will run July 12-13, 2022. In the off chance that you have been living under a rock for the last five or so years, Prime Day is a HUGE sales event all across the Amazon website. There are deals on everything from Alexa devices to […]
The Happiness List
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. Amidst all of the darkness and uncertainty, we could use a holiday like this now more than ever. To start, I urge you to do just one thing today to make one other person happy. Call your grandma. Set up a FaceTime cocktail date with a girlfriend. […]
Guide to Oh Sh*t Kits for Weddings (& Beyond!)
Truthfully, everyone should have an “Oh Shit Kit,” not just brides on their wedding day. It’s an emergency kit of everything you might need for all sorts of disaster scenarios. It’s genius! They’ve become associated with weddings because that is often a time when you’re more likely to run into an emergency that calls for […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Bathroom Renovation & Dealing with Contractors
For the majority of my adult life, I lived in apartments (or dorm rooms). These places were temporary where the most I could do was to MAYBE put a nail in a wall to hang something, and that was only if I patched the holes before I left. When I bought my house back in […]
Happy “Gotcha” Day, Olivia!
I’m so very excited to share with you Olivia’s adoption story. Growing up, our dogs came from breeders. While I see the value in that (sweet Grace with her kind temperament), I am so grateful for the experience of rescuing a dog. Disclaimer: This story did involve a “we”that is no more. For the sake of […]
Goodbye, dumpster fire. Hello, 2021!
I don’t know of anyone who is sad to see 2020 go. However, as Aslan says, “What’s done is done. There is no need to speak to…what is past.” Let’s welcome in 2021 with open arms. If we have hope, it’s bound to be a better year. In 2020, I had only two goals: Pay […]
Why You Need A Book Jar
So, I have a confession. I love books. Phew. It feels good to get that off my chest. Growing up, my parents rarely denied me a book. The Book Fair at school was the best! {Especially when my mom worked at the school…I got discounts AND got to go every day.} Over the years, my […]
12 Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job!
Interviewing can be intimidating, no matter how many you’ve done or how often you interview. Even if you have a job and are looking for a new one, these interview tips can help. Additionally, you can use these tips if you’re the one doing the interviewing! I’ve had the opportunity to do it all. My […]
Things I’ve Learned As A First Time Homeowner
Happy Homeowner-iversary to me! I closed on my house June 14, 2019. I didn’t officially move in until later in the month, but it has officially been mine for one year now. Honestly, this is about the time when I’d start looking for a new apartment or getting restless, and I’m just not. I’ve learned […]
