Tying something new for the blog! I recently ordered a bunch of clothes from my favorite online store, ModCloth, and I thought I could do a little try on to show you why I love them so much! I set up a self-timer during a heat wave and did a little fashion show! Here are the … More ModCloth Haul & Try On
In June we celebrated Josh’s 30th birthday with a group ax throwing session at Kick Axe Throwing in Brooklyn. I booked the group through the website and wanted to talk more about my experience and how it all came to be! The cost per person for the 1-hour session is $35 plus taxes. I booked … More We Did Not Lose Limbs While Axe Throwing
I’m always looking for extra ways to make cash!! Unfortunately, after using this app for a whole year, I have not earned enough to get the beloved prize of $1,000. I’m a couch potato by nature. I’m not an active person. Even with the motivation to potentially earn money, I didn’t really make an effort. … More My Experience with Sweatcoin
Or a better title, how long it took to get my $20 payoff! It took 10 months to reach the $20 threshold for redeeming my savings. Is it worth it? The reward took a very long time to see. Part of that reason is because I didn’t want to overspend. I was very conscious that … More My Experience with Ibotta
Do what makes you happy. Follow your dreams. Get into debt. My 22-year-old self believed in the follow your heart method of job searching. I wanted to believe with every fiber of my being that I could have a perfect job reading books every day and not have to worry about anything else. An idyllic … More Do What Makes You Happy
This time of year is so tempting for me to want to buy-all-the-things! The “sale on sale,” new merchandise, a feeling of general wanting. It’s all part of my problem of shopping. For the most part, I have resisted, but that’s only because I let myself shop one “sale on sale” and make other purchases … More Shopping My Closet
I’ve been going to the gym consistently for two weeks. This is great because it fills two goals, 1) Use my gym membership, or else cancel it, and 2) get fit. Wonder why now, and not a year ago when I first got the membership? I feel a sense of urgency, especially when it comes … More Motivation By Any Means Necessary
I’ve been in a relationship for three years and we always make a point of doing something nice for Valentine’s Day. This year, however, we’re trying to save money for vacation so we’ve decided to enjoy each other’s company with a homemade dinner. Sometimes simple gestures really mean so much. Plus we both have this … More 16 Frugal Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Time certainly is flying! This Sunday, February 10 is the anniversary of my first post! I can’t believe it’s been five years since I’ve started this blog. There have definitely been some up and down moments (ahem, 2017), but within the past few months, I’ve put the wheels in motion to make this the type … More Blog Birthday! | 5th Anniversary
After a thorough and thoughtful discussion with my boyfriend at 6am when he was still half asleep, I have decided to run for President of the United States of America. I have set up an exploratory committee in my home state of New York to reach out to the working people. The division in this … More Yes, I’m Also Running for President
