Photo by Jeremy Bishop via Unsplash.com In my post last week, I wrote about all of the pricey things I did in Iceland-- ice caving, glacier hiking, boat riding, kayaking, and snorkeling. While all of these experiences enhanced my connection with the most beautiful country I've ever visited, there are just as many amazing things you can [...]
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The Real Difference Between Frugal and Expensive Travel: What I Spent in Iceland
My & some of the best people I know at the most touristy waterfall in Iceland-- soaking it all in. Last summer, I took a week-and-a-half long road trip with my roommates to celebrate our graduation. Following typical college student habits, we made the trip extremely cheap. It was pretty awesome, driving up to Maine [...]
5 Sustainable Switches for Less Than $20 (And Some That Actually Save You Money)
Photo by Victoria Strukovskaya via Unsplash.com Note: This post contains links to products. I am not sponsored by any of these companies. I am far from perfect when it comes to making sustainable choices. Even last year, I would use Ziploc bags for lunch everyday, in addition to a protein bar wrapped in waste. And a [...]
My First Post-Debt Budget: April 2019
Image by Toa Heftiba via Unsplash.com This is an exciting post for me to write, since my April budget was really fun to make. It's been a work in progress since I wrote about it in my post What Will My Life Look Like #debtfree? and now it looks entirely different, with changes in both income, [...]
The Obvious & the Underrated | Resources for Personal Finance & Minimalism: A Comprehensive List
Photo by rawpixel via Unsplash.com PERSONAL FINANCE The Obvious: Dave Ramsey - Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps are the perfect starting place for beginners who are ready to change their lives financially. His podcast/show is a wealth of information. His delivery can be harsh, but I find that helps the information truly sink in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh6qxpP8nxE The [...]
Why it’s Harder to be a Minimalist as a Woman, But Why it’s Also More Important
If you're like me, when I first watched Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things, I was instantly drawn to the ideas of simplicity, authenticity, eco-friendliness, and financial freedom. I was in college at the time, living in debt and with the impression that despite everything I had in life, I needed more. Minimalism created [...]
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