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Five Fun, Free Things You Can Do This Weekend To Save for Your Next Trip

Six coins from different countries sit on a counter

Just glance at your social media feed on the weekend while you’re trying to save money and you’re sure to see numerous posts from friends doing some (or all!) of the following: enjoying fancy meals out, attending loud and crazy concerts, going to the movies, or hanging at the bars until closing time. Meanwhile, you’re …

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2018 New Year’s Resolutions

A list that says "I resolve to..."

There are many external reasons why I’m ready to say farewell to 2017, but internally I’ve never felt happier and healthier: Despite an unexpected move from our condo, Michael and I settled into our new space almost seamlessly. By visiting the gym almost daily, my body has grown stronger and leaner. By removing unnecessary clutter …

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Happy Holidays!

A fabric sign that reads Merry Christmas

Whether you’re celebrating something today or not, no matter where you are in the world, I wish you all the best. Nothing, not gifts, not trips, not “stuff,” is more important than spending time with those you love. Take time today to celebrate life with those around you; I’ll see you on Thursday!

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How to Have a Slow Christmas

Alyssa drinks glogg in a window

I mentioned in Monday’s post that Michael and I took a trip to NYC last year in lieu of our typical gift exchange. It wasn’t that we grew tired of finding special gifts for the other person; we both love it when we find that perfect item we think the other will enjoy. Instead, we …

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Blogging Organically: Six Month Check-In

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45 Blog Posts 659 Total Users 5 Comments 133 Instagram Posts 85 Instagram Followers 0 Sponsored Posts — These are all items meant to qualify how “successful” my blog and Instagram have been in the past six months. By most standards, these numbers are pitifully low. But let’s back up for a bit to talk …