All I want for Christmas is to save more money (in direct contrast with my wishlist, perhaps). I’m not one of those budget-ers, despite enjoying the tough love in the You Need a Budget blog (I haven’t used the software) and employing the budgeting tool in Mint.com—which I do use to look at all my finances…
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‘Tis the Season for Gift Guides—Stuff I Already Have and Everyone Else Should Too Edition
In the wake of my extraordinarily tomboy-meets-girly six-item me-centric Christmas List, may I present to you the flipside of the coin: ten things that I already have, that you should give people for Christmas, because they are awesome. Broken down into who the eff those people are. You’re welcome. Female, Any This Coach Mini Skinny wallet is…
You’re Never Too Old for a Christmas List [updated]
Even if it really means List-of-Things-I’m-Gonna-Buy-Myself-at-After-Christmas-Sales. Because really, when it comes to gifts, I’d rather have presence than presents. Let’s gift each other spending time together—while doing cool things. Christmas Gifts that Are Not Material That I’d Like: Tickets to an NFL football game. Will travel for tickets. Wine-tasting. Catalina. Someone planning a hiking +…
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Feel Good Thursday / Thanksgiving // Here’s the One Thing
Here’s the thing: I am grateful for so much. So much! My life is full of amazing people (my fam! my friends!), things, simple pleasures. But on a day to day basis, there is one thing I simply cannot express enough gratitude for: my dog. Denali is the awesomest. Sorry, not sorry, here’s a damn slideshow.
Happy Makeup: Urban Decay
For lack of a better way to define my chemical-free, eco-friendly type makeup and skincare requirements that are absolutely flexible based on how my skin or face looks, let’s call it happy makeup. Like happy cows, chickens, and wild fishes—which are the only animals I will consume. It’s hard to find products that are chemical-free that…