What I bought at Trader Joe’s – Vol.1
I know, I am not the only Trader Joe’s enthusiast out there and I don’t know about you, but I am always thrilled when other people write about and recommend (new) items from Trader Joe’s...
Category: shopping
For the love of Ikea
I finally made a trip to Ikea a couple of weekends ago. It’s one of the places people love or hate (or so I heard), but I definitely fall in the former camp. I think...
Daily Life | 11 ways to save (some) money at the grocery store
I know, I know, I recently mentioned how my grocery budget might be a tiny bit out of control (but who decides that anyway, right?), but I wanted to prove to you that I do...
9: Daily Life | Grocery budgeting in California
I consider us pretty frugal overall. Or maybe frugal is the wrong word, but definitely cost-conscious. We live in a one-bedroom apartment (hopefully not much longer though, I need a craft room! Ha!), we only...
Travel preparations
1. Dakine Girls Carry-On (Marshalls) 2.) Mossimo Crop Pants (Target) 3.) Mossimo Shorts (Target) 4. Braided Sandals (Forever 21) Only a ten-hour work day separates me from ten glorious days of freedom. I couldn’t be...
Summer Tales – Las Vegas
I am recapping the three weeks of fun that I had with my family this summer. See all related posts under the category: summer tales. Following five exhausting days hiking through and gazing at...
Retail therapy
I have so much to write about, so many stories and feelings I want to share from my short, but oh-so-precious and unexpected visit with my family. The right words just still haven’t come to...
A fashion (under)statement
Back in my teenage and early adult years, I was more of a tomboy – clotheswise. My favorite pants were army pants and pants with unusual stripes or checkered patterns. I owned a pair of blue suede Dr. Martens ...