John Lennon’s music spoke to me before I was even old enough to understand it. So, in honor of what would have been his 80th birthday, I decided to write a special blog post honoring him and his influence on my life. John Lennon’s influence on music and the world in general is obvious. But …
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It’s fall! That means gorgeous autumn colors, pumpkin spice, and toasty winter sweaters. It also means winter is coming, so it’s the last chance to get out of the house and have some fun before it gets too cold to go outside. So, with that in mind, here are 18 great ideas for cheap fall …
Author: Bella Wanna Hello, my dear readers! If you are a money-conscious individual, chances are you are careful about your spending. The last thing you want to do is to spend your hard-earned money on products that are poor quality or don’t end up serving your need. On the other hand, if you are a …
It’s time for a Staycation! We’ve already discussed all the great reasons why you should take a staycation, but what should you do while staying home? Here are 12 great ideas of things to do while staying in! What Should I Do on My Staycation? The great thing about a staycation is that the possibilities …
It’s summertime, and that means vacation time! But, sometimes, instead of hitting the road and visiting elsewhere, we should really use that time to relax and unwind at home. Here are 8 great reasons why you should consider a staycation for your next vacation. Start planning your staycation now and have a fabulous time at …
When Melanie first bought a fixer-upper, she thought it would be fun and easy to renovate an entire house. How hard could it be? Well, extremely freaking difficult, as it turns out. I think she finally figured out how difficult home improvement is when attempting the first big job: remodeling the bathroom. Thinking Remodeling the …
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I’ve come to a turning point in my quest for financial independence. A crossroads, if you will. A time when I’m forced to make a decision. You see, I’m at coast fire. I could literally quit my job tomorrow if I want and have a secure traditional retirement. But to do that, and survive financially …
Human beings are social animals. When we are told to not be social, to stay away from one another and to avoid contact with others, it can detrimental to our well-being. We aren’t built for social distancing! But, in the wake of a pandemic, and for the sake of saving lives, we all need to …
When I first decided to write about amazing women paving their own way, I wanted to focus on trailblazers. Epic women doing amazing things and breaking barriers. One woman who truly fits the bill is Junko Tabei. Junko Tabei Junko Tabei is a freaking bad ass. Pardon my language, but she is. She was the …
Temperatures are getting warmer; days are getting longer – spring is in the air! I really wanted to write an awesome post on cheap dates for spring, but with the Corona virus pandemic and subsequent quarantine, many of my ideas for that probably aren’t the best ideas anymore. I was thinking about things like going …
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