When I was first considering signing up for a beauty box subscription, it was tough to choose in the Play by Sephora vs Birchbox debate. However, I had been buying makeup through Sephora for a few years and my Mom liked Sephora, so I decided to sign up with them - I've even done a few Play! by Sephora reviews here, too!However, I recently decided to switch from Sephora to Birchbox for my Continue Reading
4 Frugal Fall Decorating Ideas
I’m finally starting to get the hang of this ‘being an adult’ thing: stable job, roof over my head, feeding myself (mostly) healthy food on a regular basis, scheduling (and keeping!) appointments. I was patting myself on the back the other day when B stated, ‘yeah, but our house still looks like we live in college.’Aaaaand… he’s right. Why do I still have posters hanging up on the walls? I’m Continue Reading
4 Inexpensive Adult Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween isn't just for kids. Am I right or am I right? Halloween can be a lot of fun for adults too! But, you might not have room in your house to store a bunch of adult Halloween costumes or the money to invest in them year after year.So, if you don't have a Halloween costume picked out yet, we have some frugal ideas below. Keep in mind that the average person will spend almost $80 on Continue Reading
3 Places To Get Your Resume Reviewed For Free
Having a great resume is a no-brainer. Even if you currently have a job, it’s always a good idea to keep your resume fresh and up-to-date. When I was looking for my current job, I was still in graduate school and had access to my college’s career center (aka get your resume reviewed for free!). This ended being a huge advantage for me, because not only did I receive resume reviews, but I was also Continue Reading
5 Ways You’re Wasting Money
Nothing makes us feel more guilty than knowing we’re wasting money.It’s eating out more often than we should, not shopping for the best grocery store sales, buying takeout because we don't feel like cooking, etc. Basically, wasting money is more common than Kylie Jenner fans.The problem is, you probably don’t recognize most of your money-wasting moments.So, without further ado, here Continue Reading
How to Save Money on a New Car
Think buying a used car is the only way to save money on a new set of wheels? Don’t settle for second best! If you buy a new car, you don’t have to worry about all the accrued miles, the wear and tear on the engine, collision history, or any structural damage that might be cause for concern with a used vehicle. When you buy new, it’s yours hot off the press.Buying a new vehicle is a big Continue Reading
Ibotta Referral Code: Get $20 in Bonuses Using This Code
Does it feel like you'll never get the hang of saving money at the grocery store? Do you always go over budget in your grocery category? If so, you're not alone. I, for one, have so been there, and I want to recommend an app called Ibotta that can really help (and earning $20 with our Ibotta referral code link doesn't hurt either. ;)) Click here to earn $20 with our Ibotta referral code Continue Reading
Are Meal Delivery Plans Worth It? We break down the cost of Meal Delivery Services
Truth time: I ate out a bunch last month because I just did not want to cook. B didn’t want to cook, and we both were over peanut butter sandwiches. Enter: budget-busting restaurants.You know what would have been helpful? Having a meal delivered right to our door! And I don’t mean pizza. I mean a healthy meal I can cook myself and still feel relatively healthy. The other day, I was lurking Continue Reading
How to Set Up a Budget [The Easy Way]
If you’ve ever tried to set up a budget before, you’ll know that while it sounds easy, it can turn into a huge project. You start with the basics first, but then suddenly you’re asking yourself ‘well, is that coffee with my co-worker a fun expense, or is it a networking expense? What about when I had to buy shaving cream? The spouse/SO and I don’t share shaving cream, so is it a personal expense Continue Reading
How to Visit Vegas on a $500 Budget
"Is that guy real or fake?" I asked my husband nervously on one of my first visits to Vegas. "He's real!" my husband said, laughing. He had been to Vegas many times before me, but this was my first time seeing a guy, painted head to toe in gold, including his clothes! I had seen street performers before, but this guy had gone all out in painting himself, his clothes, and his props. As I stared, a Continue Reading