Welcome to my week-long women's series. It's no secret that one issue that I'm passionate about is female empowerment. I used to answer a domestic violence hotline, coach cheerleading, lead a girls technology club in my local middle...
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Women's Week: The Boss of You Book Review
Welcome to my week-long women's series. It's no secret that one issue that I'm passionate about is female empowerment. I used to answer a domestic violence hotline, coach cheerleading, lead a girls technology club in my local middle...
Of Good Things (And Breakfasts) To Come
My arm is sore from a long week of work and stress and last night, I was so excited about my new place that I slept about four hours. Needless to say, I'm beat. Sadie and I just ate dinner and it's going to be a relaxing early night before a busy weekend....
Adventures In Real Estate
In typical Nicole fashion, I'm all over this new apartment search. I've looked at five places in my acceptable price range and have called about many others. I'm continually surprised at how many bad places there are out there. And since I'm not...
Lobster Becomes Affordable: How Being Aware of Food Prices Pays Off
I've had every intention of starting my own price book for when I go grocery shopping (to help keep track of the lowest prices on items I buy regularly). Truth is, I haven't really needed one because I have a mind to remember trivial things like that. (I still...
Too Cute Tuesday: Embroidered Hats and Mittens
When Kelly at Almost Frugal asked if I wanted to participate in a homemade holiday gifts carnival, I said Darn right I do! I am all for homemade holiday gifts besides the typical ones most people think of. Kelly's category is yarn, string, and...
Moving Out But Not On
I've been going through some changes these last few weeks (and no, I'm not talking puberty, that ship has sailed!). I am moving out of my boyfriend's house. A big change, but something that has to happen. I don't want to get deep into explaining...
Sarah's Travel Special: Part 2
Jetsetter Sarah guest blogs about her most used travel tips. Missed the first part? Read Part One here. Food: Here is where I tend to cut the most corners while traveling. I buy snacks at a local grocery store, and, if I have a place to store them, milk, cereal,...
Sarah's Travel Special: Part 1
You may remember Sarah's life-changing guest post on tutoring for extra money (It remains one of my most popular posts to date). I've been telling her she should blog and she emailed me this fabulous guest post. Enjoy (Part II to come tomorrow)!...