I remember being young and my cousin sitting in the shade of a large oak tree at the beach. She had a big, floppy movie star hat on and a long sleeved beach cover-up, not because it was cold, but because it was hot. The UV rays were intense in the summer and she (like myself … … Continue reading
Are you feeling bogged down by your career? I’ve recently struggled a little bit with my career. Even though I’m a freelance writer and I love what I do, there are things about my career path that I’ve become a little frustrated with. Anytime you start feeling like your career is more of a job (and … … Continue reading
If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Staycations are far … … Continue reading
As I read financial blogs, I find that a lot of bloggers seem to like to pay for everything with their credit card. Why not, they ask? You can get rewards or cash back, the credit card company tracks all your purchases for you and may even show you a yearly statement indicating the percents … … Continue reading
I became a vegetarian at three years old. My mom made the mistake of telling me what I was eating when I was chowing down on my turkey sandwich and it was game over after that. I’d loved animals from a young age, so that’s where my vegetarianism started, but as I got older it became … … Continue reading
Mindfulness is something that has tripped me up in the past. However, I’ve found that as I pay attention to what I’m actually doing, I make better decisions. You might be surprised at how you can improve various areas of your life when you practice greater mindfulness: Nutrition One of the biggest changes I noticed in my life came … … Continue reading