Lately, I've been seeing the word "self-care" thrown about often. I feel like I see it on every social media platform and in magazine ads and I hear it when I'm talking to my friends. I am a BIG fan of self-care. My favorite ways to self-care are going to my therapist, doing a facial mask a few times a week and eating more veggies than I used to. But lately, I've seen self-care bastardized and co-opted for marketing campaigns and by ... Read more...
How to Save on Medical Bills Every Time
Graduating from college and getting my first "real" job was a huge adjustment. I was living on my own, in a town of 30,000 people and far away from my family and closest friends. That wasn't all. I was suddenly responsible for paying off my student loans (on a $28,000 salary). And I had to pay for my own healthcare. I wasn't totally screwed. I was still under my parent's insurance (thanks Obama!), but I did want to be responsible for my ... Read more...
How to Save Money on Bills
My least favorite thing is spending money on stuff I have to buy - like utilities, car insurance and internet. I mean, I love having running water, electricity and mildly fast internet, but I hate paying for it. I'd rather use the money for a vacation or trip to Sephora. Because I hate paying for the essentials, I do everything I can to save money on them. Sometimes that means dropping unessential coverage or finding a better company, but ... Read more...
5 Ways to Throw an Affordable Bachelorette Party
If you've spent any time watching reality TV or browsing social media, you've probably seen photos of perfect bachelorette parties. Beautiful girls with matching outfits in Vegas clubs. When I got engaged, I made it clear to my bridesmaids I didn't want a pricey bachelorette party. I've read too many horror stories about girls who had to decline a bachelorette party because of costs. Bachelorette parties are about celebrating with your closest ... Read more...