One project I wanted to do during quarantine was to keep track of my meals and how much I was spending. It was a great …
The Quarantine Series Part 2: My Quarantine Menu: Week 1
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The Quarantine Series Part 1: My 5-step strategy to stay focused and accomplish goals
When I first moved to Pensacola, I was required to do a 2-week quarantine before I reported to flight school. This meant 14 full days …
The Moving Series Part 3: Getting Your Stuff There
You’ve found a new place and written out a budget for your move, now it’s time to figure out how your stuff is getting from …
The Moving Series Part 2: Budgeting for Your Move
Moving can be expensive, so it’s super important that you set aside some money if you want to be prepared. I was lucky to have …
The Moving Series Part 1: Apartment Hunting: 4 Tips to Find Your New Home
Sorry for leaving you hanging the past two Sundays. I’ve been putting all my energy and time into moving and getting settled in at my …
12 Tips for Managing and Mitigating Holiday Stress
Do you ever feel like you can’t fully enjoy the holidays because there is so much to think about, worry about, plan, and put together? …
My 50th Blog Post: Why I Write and What I’ve Learned
In honor of my 50th blog post, I wanted to reflect on why I write, why I started this blog, and what I’ve learned from …
Holiday Budgeting: 5 Easy Steps to Gift Intentionally and Avoid Overspending
It’s officially the holiday season and socially acceptable to listen to Christmas music, hang up the lights, and break out the ugly sweaters. They say …
10 Things I’m Thankful For – 2020
Each year around Thanksgiving, I reflect on the blessings in my life and write down 10 things that I’m thankful for. And though this year …
A 3-Day Weekend in New Orleans
One of my favorite things about New Orleans is that it feels like you’re in a foreign country but with all the U.S. luxuries (aka …