Once upon a time, I took on a monthly challenge every month. It was fun, and generally got me to do something new in a month. However, committing to a month at a time can be a bit daunting (or boring), so I’m here to save the day! These weekly challenges will help you try […]
Gameplan: Saving $10,000
I’ve always been a saver. It’s just important to have a savings plan. Whether you’re looking to take a trip, buy a house, or just build in some financial security, start with this $10,000 savings plan. If you marry good budgeting with an aggressive savings plan, nothing is out of reach. You’re in luck too […]
How to Save $5,000 This Year
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 […]
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 […]
My Favorite Amazon Prime Products
In honor of Prime Day next week, I wanted to round up a few of my favorite things that I’ve gotten through Amazon Prime. I know that Amazon is the devil and people should stop purchasing from them. However, there are plenty of small businesses on Amazon that you can (and should) support! In fact, […]
How to Write a Maid of Honor (or Best Man) Speech
Congratulations! You have been selected as a maid of honor (or a best man). It is an honor to hold this position. The bride and/or groom has selected you to stand by their side on their wedding day…to hold their dress or fetch red wine or to blot their tears when they cry. While there […]
How to Plan a Bachelorette Party
Recently, I had the distinct honor of hosting a bachelorette party for my friend Kate! She is getting married this spring, and asked me to be her maid of honor (eek!). It was my first opportunity to plan a bachelorette party, and I learned a lot. Thus, I’m passing on my wisdom (and planning process) […]
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. […]
Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza
In case you didn’t know, my memoir will be called Not Worth the Dishes. It’s how I gauge new recipes, especially ones that involve a ton of pots and pans or whatever. The more complicated something is, the better it should taste. That leads me to my favorite quick and easy meal: Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza. […]
30 Life Lessons for 30 Years of Life
Today is my 30th birthday. Good gracious. I have a lot of feelings about this. I have heard quite a few people say that their 30s is the best decade of their lives. My 20s were reasonably questionable, so here’s to hoping I’m 30, flirty, and THRIVING. Also, here’s to the life lessons I’ve learned […]