An Honest Look at My Lifestyle Inflation Over the Past Year

An Honest Look at My Lifestyle Inflation Over the Past Year

You guys, having my blog as a written account of my money for the past year is so crazy. I was looking back through my old posts, and I can't believe how much my life has changed, from what I actually earn and spend to my beliefs and values with money. I thought it'd be [...]

Why I Moved to D.C.

Photo by Casey Horner via Unsplash.com When I told people I was moving to Washington D.C., they tended to give me some version of the same reaction: "That's expensive!" And they were right. My rent has increased almost $400/month, and I'm anticipating a lot small cost of living increases (gas, groceries, eating out) that will definitely [...]

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 [...]

A NonMari Minimalist’s Honest Review of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo

Photo Credit: KonMari Media Inc. I have never read Marie Kondo's book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. This didn't stop me from binge-watching the show, as I'm a sucker for decluttering videos. I liked the positive tone of the show and, of course, loved how Marie's personality brought life to her ideas. Once I [...]