This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this blog! I am no stranger to moving - you can read my other posts about moving here. The move from IL to TN was by far our biggest move yet and, in some ways, the most unorthodox move. That being said, I think I managed to remain the most calm during this particular move given all of the practice I've had. Today, I'm sharing the insight I applied this time around in the hopes that you will stay sane during your next move. ... read more
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How to Clear Out Before Moving
Thankfully, the picture above is not of my own house but rather one of my favorite bookstores because books are heavy to move. In chatting with a handful of my blogging pals on Twitter over the last few weeks, I've come to the realization that a good number of us will be moving soon. If you've read my post sharing tips for moving in your twenties, then you know just how much I love this process (yes, that is sarcasm you've detected). As I am also going to be moving soon, I thought I'd write down and share my process for clearing out my junk stuff with you. ... read more
4 Tips for Moving in Your Twenties
I am 21 years old and have moved 5 times in the last 2 years and am getting ready to move again in a few days. Growing up, we never moved so I guess the universe is having me make up for it now. Amidst all of my packing and unpacking, I have become something of a moving pro. Today, I'll be sharing my biggest packing tips to hopefully save you a lot of headache (read as: blood, sweat and tears) during your next move. ... read more
How to Reduce Household Waste
I hate throwing things away. Not in a hoarder way, but in an anti-waste way. Few things get me riled up quite like throwing away food - I'll get to that later. It wasn't until moving to Nashville, where recycling seems to be rare, that I was forced to wrestle with this more seriously. Do I succumb to the throw-out nature that is my new community or do I figure out a way to make it work for me? It took some trial and error but I am happy to say that after living in Nashville for nearly a year, I am making it work for me. Today, I'm sharing what I do to minimize our household waste. That includes food, single-use items and larger things. ... read more
My Current Head Space
Oh hello there, space on the Internet. It's been a while. As I lay here on my couch at 8:30 pm, I feel called to share what's on my heart. ... read more
How I Saved Over $200 on Holiday Gifts
Happy 2018, y'all! As you read the title of today's post, perhaps you felt a little confused. Wouldn't this post be better suited closer to the end of the year? Maybe. I am so proud of how I was able to get my loved ones a great gift and didn't have to break my bank to do so. This holiday season, I shopped smarter, not harder and saved over $200 collectively on gifts. You'll want to pin this post for the next time you want to buy someone a gift. Some preparation and a lot of shopping was involved. If you have tips on how you save money on gifts, leave them down below in the comments! ... read more
The Deal With Fear | Blogtober
Fear has been weighing very heavily on my heart as of late. The job hunt here in Nashville has been everything but easy - more on that to come in a week or so. But after everything I've experienced so far, I finally said to my parents, "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired." I'm writing this post for me, these are words that I want to look back on and remind myself that tomorrow is another day. As you read this post, I hope you save it and use it for similar purposes. Today, I'm sharing with you what got me to my breaking point and how to work with your fear and insecurities to better yourself. ... read more
How to Repurpose Empty Candle Jars | Blogtober
As I've gotten older, I've made a conscious effort to be a smarter consumer. I tend to buy products that have multiple uses and can serve some purpose once the product inside its container is gone. Enter candles. About two years ago, I had accumulated four or five half-burned candles that would get used once or twice a week. Last year, after yet another move, I vowed to use up these candles before I even thought about buying a new one. The result was four to five empty glass jars, some with lids others without. Today, I'm sharing with you how I've repurposed empty candle jars and hopefully inspire you to hold onto your candle jars after they're done burning. ... read more
How to Make Self-Care Part of Your Daily Routine | Blogtober
I had a completely different post planned for today, a drink recipe, but couldn't come to write it up. I wondered why it was so hard to come up with the words to describe a rather tasty drink. My heart wasn't in it and frankly it just didn't seem important today. All I wanted to do when I got up this morning was to continue to lay in bed and alternate between reading a book and watching reruns of Friends. I needed to take care of myself today, which is why this post is coming at you later in the day. Today, I'm sharing with you how you can incorporate little acts of self-care in your routine. ... read more
Must-Haves for Your First Apartment
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this blog! After touring several potential apartments, you've found what will become your first 'real' home on your own and you're on your way to sign your first lease when all of a sudden...BAM! You are struck by a few thoughts: My new apartment is going to be a completely blank canvas for me to decorate. It's going to be totally empty, how exciting. Oh wait, it's going to be totally empty. Okay so maybe it didn't happen exactly like that, but you get the picture. Renting your first apartment is both an exhilarating and terrifying experience for reasons I won't go into today. However, you can ensure that you first get all of ... read more