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The unfiltered stuff. Life updates, personal milestones, blogging goals, and everything in between. This is where I just talk to you.
Book Review Round-Up #39
Apologies for the tardiness in my May book review. The transition back home has been a whirlwind. Settling in wasn’t as smooth sailing as I imagined—turns out, I didn’t soak up enough sunshine to last me till summer! Seattle, please,…
Making the Most of Summer: My 2024 Bucket List
This year has been incredible, and we’re halfway through it! I can’t believe I’ve traveled around the world—one of my biggest bucket list dreams accomplished. I love creating seasonal bucket lists because they help me set and achieve micro goals.…
Book Review Round-Up #38
Hello, my beloved TripSide readers! Apologies for the delay in my usual blog posts—I’ve been swept up in the adventure of a lifetime. And guess where I’m writing to you from? None other than the breathtaking Queenstown, New Zealand! I’m…
Book Review Round-Up #37
Hello, my book-reading friends! Another month, another Book round-up and I’m happy to report that I didn’t go overboard, like last month. 👀 This month was a bit tough because I got sick for a week. It threw me for…
Smart Shopping Secrets: How to Save Money on Nutritious Meals
Good morning, thrifty Tripsiders! Today, I’m continuing my Financial Freedom Series by sharing practical tips on saving money and making smart grocery purchases. This post has been highly anticipated, and I’m excited to finally delve into it. While I enjoy…
Spring Cleaning: Reflection, Planning, & Bucket Lists
Hey there, my lovely Tripsider friends! Apologies for the radio silence lately – turns out I brought back more than just souvenirs from Mexico. A nasty bug had me down for the count, but I’m back in action now! Shoutout…
Book Review Round-Up #36
Hey there, fellow bookworms! Okay, okay, before you start with the raised eyebrows, I admit it—I might have gone a tad overboard this month. 📚🫣 I managed an abnormally high total of 13 books completed for February. I can’t believe…
The Best (and My Favorite) Galentine’s Day Movies
Hello, my wonderful Galentine’s! While on a walk, I told my friend, Shanna, that many of my blog posts have been super long recently. It’s through no fault of my own. I don’t have a full-time job right now so…
The Best Products For A Makeshift Winter Reading Nook
Hello, my darling winter reading friends! I’m sending warm vibes from my favorite escape, the local library – the perfect retreat when I crave a change of scenery without the expense of a coffee shop. Instead, I bring my own…
Mastering Discipline: How I Budgeted My Way to Financial Freedom
Welcome back to the second installment of my debt-free series. It might seem a bit offbeat for a travel and lifestyle blogger, but the essence of my blog roots itself in my financial journey. The ability to leave my job…
