The holiday shopping season is upon us, and my mailbox is getting cluttered with Black Friday promos. I always picture Black Friday shopping with way too many people standing in lines, road rage in the parking lots, and lost sleep. But are we really getting the best deals of the year? When is the best time to shop for the…
When it comes to hair, I may be overly obsessed with having the healthiest, and shiniest hair possible. To me, healthy hair is more beautiful than expertly-styled, damaged hair. However, through trial and error, I’ve learned that you don’t have to pay premium for dozens of products laden with chemicals that probably aren’t the greatest for us or our oceans.…
A poll done by swap.com revealed that the average amount spent in a year on retail therapy was a shocking $1,652 (USD). This means that the average person will buy, in a month, twelve retail items from a store, and six online. While shopping for retail is impossible to eliminate, participants admitted that 22% of their shopping was for pleasure.…
We all have that friend that seems to always be on the go to the next exotic vacation. Their Instagram feed is one scenic picture after another. Yet, we scratch our heads wondering how they’re affording these expensive adventures. Believe it or not, though, you can be that person, even if you think you can’t afford it! It’s all in…
Now, I’m not against doing something extra special but, personally, the most memorable and sweetest dates are the spontaneous and intimate. You don’t always have to drop some dough to have a special moment. Besides, most of us girls are suckers when our special person takes the initiative to make us feel special, just because! So, here’s five ideas that…
There’s this misconception that eating healthy is expensive. However, medications, doctors visits, missed work, surgeries, and so on, are not only more expensive but also take away your quality of life. And with a little planning ahead, you might be able to save some money on your grocery bill with these five tips. Buy local, in-season produce. Doing this not…
If you could save money while traveling to your favorite places and maintain the same level of quality, wouldn’t you take that money and run with it? Nowadays, there are thousands of apps that help us find what we are looking for, in a matter of seconds. So, why not use them while traveling? Here’s five apps that helped me…
For the majority of us, just reaching a level of determination to get in shape is a big step. Then you have to maintain the routine! Not all of us want to, or are able to, pay a premium cost for gym memberships, a personal trainer, the drive to the facilities, expensive gym equipment…and the list goes on. But, the…
