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How to organize your apartment to a T [step by step]

If everything isn’t in its place, I go a little crazy. I’m one to put my dishes away shortly after using them, empty the dishwasher right away, and keep everything in line at all times. Mostly everything I own has

My monthly Amazon round-up [February 2021]

If you’ve been a long-time follower of mine, you know I have a strong love for Amazon. When I moved to a big city ~ Austin, TX ~ Amazon’s fast delivery made life so much easier. You don’t have to

How to make friends as an adult, out of college, and in a new city

It’s hard to meet new people. Especially if you’re out of college and headed to, or already in, a city that you don’t have any connections to. Growing up in Montana really didn’t teach me much about getting out of

Home coffee bar essentials: What I have on mine + what to add to yours

To be fair, I must say, I don’t technically have a stand-alone coffee bar set up. I do have a bar cart that could be made into a coffee bar, but I like having my coffee set-up by my fridge

A full apartment tour in Austin, TX [2021 edition]

It’s been a while since I’ve mentioned my apartment — the new one that set the scene for 2021. Honesty, getting a place by myself was the best move I’ve ever made. As I reach 24 years of age, it’s about

What is Nespresso? And, is it worth the hype?

When it comes to my coffee, you know I don’t mess around. I love coffee so much that I consider it to be my love language. There’s nothing that beats an early morning coffee kickstarting your day on the right

Sunday routine: How to organize your week and get ish done

Sundays are my favorite day of the week ~ Monday being my second. Sunday’s are my favorite because I plan, clean, and schedule the week ahead in peace. Over the years, I’ve figured out a Sunday routine that works perfectly

I did a no-spend month ~ this is what I learned

I did a no-spend month. Actually, twice.  I did one my last month in Montana (October), and another when I returned in November. While I may not have succeeded at both tries, I learned a lot. October was faulty because

How to create a budget that fits your lifestyle (in 8 steps)

Budgeting is something that I never really did until I graduated college. Before, I would save when I needed to save, and spend when I had a little extra. But what I didn’t think about was how much money I’ve

Starbucks cold foam: What is it + how you can make it at home in 7 steps

It really is a simple thing to do. I used to order cold foam drinks at Starbucks for $5 a pop without hesitation. And sadly, that was for a mediocre coffee that was a little too sweet for my liking.

Budgeting cuts: 8 Expenses I gave up to save some extra cash

Budgeting. Can we normalize this? I feel like not that many people talk about their financial hardships, wins, or anything else in between. It may just be the people that I follow or surround myself with, but I like to

What I spend in a week as a 23-year-old in Austin, TX

To be fair, I need to tell you, I’m doing this during a no-spend month. After spending more than I thought I would in Montana, I needed to do a little budgeting rehab. Casually, that meant doing a no-spend month

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Getting design on the low, low: DHgate haul

Sometimes you want trendy items for a season, not a lifetime. You also don’t want to strain your wallet for one seasonal fashion staple. To avoid the gut-wrenchy thousand dollar price tag, I’ve spent time researching DHgate vendors. Today I’m

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I am a born and raised Montana living in the city of Austin, TX. I share all my tips to finding the perfect cocktail of boss babe. From the outfits I wear, how to gain confidence, and ways to puruse your passion of living a healthy and happy lifestyle.

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Summer 2021 workout style | My favorites

I don’t know about y’all, but I’m not 100% sold on color blocking for this new season. I’m still stuck on my neutral looks that stay timeless. One day I may come around, but for now, I’m still buying, loving,

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10 Tips to being successful every day

Being motivated 100% of the time is unrealistic. Nobody is motivated every day at every time. What matters is how you deal with the constant drive fluctuations and how you stay focused to reach your goals even when you don’t

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