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  • National Day Celebrations Made Easy: Fun, Cheap, and Delicious Ideas

    October 9, 2025 / No Comments

    A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon two websites (here and here) that list all of the national day celebrations. I know this sounds funny, as I’m a whole grown 40-year-old woman, but I’ve been celebrating them with friends, and…

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  • 6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    Budgeting with Heart: How I’m Saving Without Sacrificing Joy

    April 24, 2025 / No Comments

    My friends, I didn’t mean to lie to you. I’ve had every intention of blogging more this year, but something’s been… off. It’s been hard to sit down and write — not because I’ve been unmotivated, but because I’ve been…

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  • How I’m Saving Money this Year

    February 3, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello darlings! I don’t know about you, but last month was rough. To start, my car was declared a total loss halfway through (more on that later), and dealing with my insurance company—after having just paid for the next six…

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  • The Best Sweaters to Buy at the Thrift Store // Cashmere Sweater On the Trip Side

    Mastering Discipline: How I Budgeted My Way to Financial Freedom

    February 5, 2024 / No Comments

    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…

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  • Financial Freedom: My Debt-Free Story

    January 18, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Debt is a subject close to my heart, knowing that a staggering 40 million Americans are juggling student loans. The Wall Street Journal reports that approximately 250,000 Americans with student debt file for bankruptcy each year, breaking my heart and…

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  • How to Decorate for Fall on a Budget

    October 2, 2023 / No Comments

    Hey there, fellow adventurers! Fall is in the air, and it’s time to embrace the cozy vibes while simultaneously saving your money for travel, and not breaking the bank. If you’re looking to sprinkle a little autumn magic into your…

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  • How to Look for Kitchen Items at the Thrift Store

    June 12, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello, my darlings friends. Welcome to another adventurous budget-friendly blog post. This week I’m taking you on a wild ride and teaching you How to Look for Kitchen Items at the Thrift Store. To be clear, this post will teach…

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  • The Best Ornaments on my Christmas Tree this Year

    How to Start Saving for Christmas This Year

    March 20, 2023 / No Comments

    You didn’t misread the title, I’m well aware of what month it is. This post is all about How to Start Saving for Christmas This Year because to be honest, the earlier the better. Did you know, 63% of Americans…

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  • No Spend January: Week 4 Round Up

    February 6, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Welcome to the last and final week of my No Spend January: Week 4 Round Up! Guys, I feel like I cheated. I didn’t fail but I definitely spent this week. I’m currently writing this, in New York at a…

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  • Go-To Easy Christmas Cookie Gift Recipes

    Go-To Easy Christmas Cookie Gift Recipes

    December 14, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Happy blogmas day 14!! Today I’m sharing my favorite Go-To Easy Christmas Cookie Gift Recipes. I’m also gonna tell you my hack for festive cookie wrapping while on a budget! Disclaimer: The following post has Bookshop & Amazon affiliates links. If…

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