It’s favorites time! I don’t do a favorites every month, but I thought I’d share some new things I’ve been loving. Especially since we are getting closer to holiday season, these may be some good gift ideas for yourself or others!
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I think most people understand that it takes money to do things — get food, clothes, have a place to live. Money is a tool to help you do the things you want to do and have the things that you need/want. But I hear some people talking about “not knowing how much money they have” or “avoiding the mailbox/inbox so they don’t have to look at their bills”. Money and bills don’t have to be scary or something you avoid — It may be hard, but the best way to take control of your money is to tackle it head on and create a budget. This post will explain a few reasons why you definitely should have a budget, how you can make one, and a few ways to consider cutting costs.
By now, you’ve probably seen the new iPhones from Apple. I always love hearing about the new features of the phone and the camera at a release. Recently, I got the iPhone 8 Plus, so I won’t be getting one of the new iPhone Xs but if you’re getting a new phone then you probably need to protect it with a cute case. I have a ton of cases that I swap between, but I am always on the lookout for super cute new ones — here’s a roundup of my personal favorite iPhone cases that I love and also some new ones that I want from Casetify.
Guys! Can you believe that it’s October?! Whether you’re surprised at how fast it came, or if you’re shocked that it’s only October, there are 88 days left in 2018. What you do with those 88 days is up to you — here are my tips / things I am doing myself to end the year strong.
I remember when I first found out about Pura Vida bracelets — I had seen Lauren Conrad mention them as good gifts on her blog. The bracelets are  so cute and colorful, but were kind of expensive to me at the time. I bought one of the Style Packs on eBay at a big discount and I really loved them. Since then I have bought a few more, but it wasn’t until recently that I thought about making my own!
It’s getting close to the end of the year which always gets me excited for a fresh start and new goals. Each year, I buy an Erin Condren Life Planner to help me to stay organized and monitor my progress. Here’s a look at my new 2019 Erin Condren Life Planner and the accessories I bought to help me have the best year yet.
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New (To Me) Skincare / Beauty
I recently got a lot of new beauty and skincare products so I thought it would be fun to do a little round-up of everything. I have definitely found some new favorites!
As a birthday getaway, we drove to Mendocino for the weekend and stayed at the Sea Rock Inn. We had such a fun time so I wanted to do a quick little review:
We visited Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada this July and we had so much fun. Here’s a full recap of everything we did (with a ton of pictures) and some tips to help you plan/prepare for your trip.
To celebrate recent changes to Sephora’s Beauty Insider rewards program, they are hosting an Appreciation Event/sale. Here’s a look at the Beauty Insider reward program’s changes, details on the 20% off sale, and my shopping wishlist + limitations.
Fitbit recently came out with a new fitness tracker/smart watch — the Fitbit Versa. I have been using mine for three weeks now and am ready to share my review:
If you’re planning a trip to Banff and are looking for some inspiration on fun things to do in the summer, here’s a list of things I did on my recent trip. I really love researching before a vacation so I can plan everything out so I hope my experience is helpful for you.
While we were in Canada, I visited a Fjallraven store and bought the mini version of their classic backpack. Before I made the purchase, I had been researching and looking for reviews but wasn’t really finding a lot, so I hope this review is helpful if you’re thinking of buying the Kanken Mini.
Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. There is so much to see and many different hikes and trails to explore. Here’s a list of my top 7 hikes in Banff National Park: