The 3 Trader Joe’s Fall Treats Worth Picking Up (If You Love Maple as Much as I Do)
The Trader Joe’s Autumn craze is real—and it’s so easy to overbuy! Overconsumption is its own problem, but what I’ve also noticed is that when we overdo it, the items we buy sometimes stop feeling special. Instead of savoring, we’re…
Affordable and Adorable Stocking Stuffer Ideas for 2024
Hello, my darling friends! This Christmas, we decided to change things up and make gift-giving a little simpler. Instead of buying presents for everyone, we drew names! With such a big immediate family, this has been a long time coming.…
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…
Financial Freedom: My Debt-Free Story
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…
How My One Year Book Buying Ban Went
Hello, my dear friends! This year I decided to do a book buying ban. My goal was not to buy any books for the whole year. It was shockingly not as hard as I thought it would be. I honestly…
How to Look for Kitchen Items at the Thrift Store
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…
10 Fantastic Ways to Get Free Books
Welcome to my book-filled corner of the internet, where exciting literary adventures await! In the spirit of embarking on new journeys, I’ve decided to challenge myself with a book ban for 2023. This ban serves a dual purpose: not only…
How to Start Saving for Christmas This Year
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…
No Spend January: Week 2 & 3 Round Up
Greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico! I’m sure you’re going to be as surprised as I am but… I didn’t spend any money over the past two weeks. I know. Insane. I have to say though, I wasn’t feeling my best…
New Year, No Spend Month
Happy New Year, my darling friends! I’m closing the year on the couch, watching Vera on BritBox, and organizing my life for January. I’m starting the New Year, with a No Spend Month! This is the perfect reset for a…
