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Cheap and Fun Anniversary Date Ideas
One year ago on Saturday, I married the love of my life. It actually feels like we’ve been married a lot longer! (We’ve been together for seven years). I feel so lucky to be married to my best friend. When Ben and I were talking about what we should do for our first...
5 Movies That Will Make You Rethink Your Diet
Obesity has become the leading cause of death in the United States. For the first time in history, children will now live shorter lives than their parents did – because of the high prevalence of obesity in America. *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. ...
The Frugal Wedding: 5 Ways to Save Money on Hair and Makeup
The average bride spends nearly $200 on her hair and makeup for the big day. If a bride requires the stylist to be onsite at the wedding, it can become considerably more expensive. Of course you want to look amazing on your special day, but you don’t have to spend a...
Deciding to Pay My Parents Rent Was The Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
When I started college, I decided to major in psychology because it was the only subject that truly fascinated me. I had originally planned to get a Ph.D. in psychology and become a researcher. I often wondered what would happen if my Ph.D. plans fell through and I...
Update on Summer Bucket List
Earlier this summer, I posted a bucket list on this blog - a list of things I'd like to accomplish by the end of summer. It went pretty well... I accomplished many (but not all) of the items on my list. Did you finish everything on your summer bucket list? Why or...
Unpaid Internships: Learning Opportunities or a Legal Form of Slavery?
Recently while perusing my Facebook newsfeed, I came across a post about how Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s company, Dualstar, is being sued by former unpaid interns. Apparently these interns work 55 hour work weeks and often perform menially tasks such as fetching...
How to Eat Healthy (On a Budget) While Traveling
I recently went on a (frugal) road trip with friends and had a blast. It had been seven years since my last road trip with friends, so I was really excited for this one. As a frugal person who is trying to pay off over $100,000 of student loan debt in three years, I...
Who is More Entitled: Baby Boomers or Millennials?
“When are you getting married?” “When you are going to buy a house?” “When are you going to have kids?” If you’re a millennial, you probably hear these questions from older relatives all the time. You probably get uncomfortable, smile awkwardly, and say “we’ll see.”...
Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety now surpasses depression as the number one mental health disorder affecting college students. The reasons for this are varied and complex. However, I would bet that massive student loan debt plays a significant role. I have always been a Type A person who...
7 Wedding Items to Skip Completely
The average wedding in the US costs a ridiculous $30,000. There are many ways to cut costs on every aspect of the wedding, but there are some things that can just be skipped entirely. Not-so-frugal friends or relatives may try to convince you that these things are...
My Summer Bucket List
Every year I make a bucket list - a list of things I'd like to have accomplished by the end of the year. To make it a little easier to keep track of, I've decided to start breaking down the list by season. Here's my summer bucket list! I'll post an update at the...
9 Reasons Why I Love Yoga
A few months ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried yoga for the first time. I was surprised to find that I love yoga. Yoga is awesome, and you should try it too. Here's why. Yoga is nonjudgmental and not competitive. The first time I tried yoga, I was...