Have you picked out your New Years outfit yet? If you’re still searching, I’m sharing some of my favorite New Years dresses and outfit ideas, all under $50. Shop Your Closet If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you should consider shopping your own closet first. I didn’t think I had anything…
This post on how to talk about money is sponsored. All opinions are my own. Do you talk about money with your family and friends? I bet you don’t, or if you do, you feel uncomfortable about it. Why is money such a taboo topic? Why does it create so much anxiety to mention it?…
My favorite time of year! It’s cookie season friends! I love Christmas time but I especially love it because it gives me so many opportunities to bake. When I looked back at all I’ve done in the 6+ years I’ve been blogging, I realized that I’m a bit of a cookie-baking addict. Just on gingerbread…
Did you get your nails done for the holidays yet? If you’re looking for Christmas nails ideas, I’ve got good ones for you. I’m sharing 12 that I think are so fun for the holidays. Simple Nail Art Designs Up until a couple of years ago, I had never tried nail art. I found this…
We received a complimentary trip to Seattle and admission to the Christmas events in Seattle. All opinions are my own. Thank you, Visit Seattle for sponsoring our trip. Seattle has been on my travel bucket list for many years. I’ve been enamored with Seattle since the 90s. I was a big Nirvana fan and I’m…
I love wearing sweatshirts. I’d wear one every day if I had the choice. But finding cute sweatshirts for women can sometimes be a challenge. The thing about sweatshirts is that you have to find ones that are cut specially for women. Fit is really everything when it comes to wearing sweatshirts. If they are…
Do you like cranberries? I personally think they are an underutilized fruit. Most people only have them once or twice a year on Thanksgiving and maybe Christmas and they only eat them as cranberry sauce. I wanted to shake things up and see if I could enjoy cranberries another way, so I came up with…
Do you ever find a piece of clothing that is so comfortable, you don’t want to take it off? That’s exactly how I feel about this ultra-comfortable black jumpsuit. I love it so much, I decided to try styling it different ways and thought it would be fun to share a few black jumpsuit outfit…
We’ve lived in LA almost a year, but there are still so many areas we haven’t explored. Last weekend, we decided to check out Abalone Cove Shoreline Park and their tide pools. It was such a gorgeous drive, with amazing views. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you should definitely check it out and…
Is it just me or has leopard and other animal prints taken over fashion this fall? It’s like leopard print is everywhere. I’ve been suspect of animal prints for awhile. Last year, I talked about how animal print reminds me of Peg Bundy, and not in a nostalgic, loving way. I always thought she looked…
What do you do with your leftover stuffing? Did you know you can make super moist meatballs that are quick and delicious using leftover stuffing? I had no idea either, but I’m so glad I stumbled across this recipe because they are SO good! Have you ever made homemade meatballs before? I actually haven’t. As…
Are you a fan of plaid coats? I love them, but I wasn’t sure I really wanted to get one because they are so very specific. They are bold and pretty loud. I decided that it would be worth it if I found one that was affordable and versatile. That’s why I wanted to share…
What do you do with leftover mashed potatoes? Most of the time, we just eat them as-is. Until I saw a recipe for leftover mashed potatoes soup, I never even considered another use for leftover mashed potatoes. So why haven’t I? Honestly, I guess I thought the holiday leftovers were good enough that I didn’t…
You know when you’ve been somewhere so many times, but it feels like the first time? That’s how I felt on my most recent trip to New York. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been in the city, but this was the first time I was there while the leaves were changing. I…
I received this colorblock jacket in exchange for promotion. All opinions are my own. I have a problem. I am obsessed with coats and jackets. Right now, my entire wardrobe consists of coats, jackets, jeans, and Ts. Its starting to feel like rut. But then I add a new jacket, like this colorblock jacket, and…