May 2023 - Getting My Act Together

May 30, 2023

Big progress & a looming setback for my writing business this month

I have not done an update on my blogging and writing business goal progress in a while. But I have been working very hard on my writing goals! Let’s start with the looming setback in my writing business because that lit some fire under my rear end to motivate me to get to earning more money… I got an email that said I will soon owe $400 in Bluehost web hosting fees. They have definitely gone up on their rates. Ouch. Then my Canva bill came due for over $100. Without Canva, I cannot make all of my pretty images […]

May 22, 2023

My Honest Summer 2023 Stitch Fix Review with Pictures & a Video

My summer Stitch Fix box has arrived! I do love a box in the mail full of new clothes. I am here to give you my honest opinion in this Summer 2023 Stitch Fix Review, with pictures and a video. ***Full disclosure: I will include my Stitch Fix link, and I do earn discounts from Stitch Fix when you order through my link.*** Let’s dive right into the Unboxing of my May 2023 Stitch Fix box: Believe it or not, everything in this box fit perfectly, except for the t-shirt dress. When you finish trying on your clothes, you go […]

May 17, 2023

How to Save Money on Makeup & Skincare

While there are many ways to save money on makeup and skincare, ranging from buying Walmart brands to watching for the “free gift” deals, today I am going to share with you what I personally do to cut my beauty costs. Before I started doing this, I was spending over $100 each time I bought makeup and skincare, and I had to order many times throughout the year. Plus, I was constantly moving so I also had to pay for shipping. I have allergies and sensitive skin, so I cannot wear just any brand of cosmetics. This method I’m sharing […]

May 12, 2023

10 Reasons Why You Need to Take a Family Vacation

A good solid family vacation is what we all need this summer. You need it for your mental, physical, and spiritual health!! It does not have to be expensive or all that far away from home. But I hope you get to leave town this summer and go do something fun with your family. I love family vacations. In fact, that might be another reason I will never be rich. But I don’t care, and neither should you. The fact is we ALL need a family vacation this summer, next summer, and every year after. In fact, it does not […]

May 3, 2023

The 7 Most Helpful Gluten Free Baking Tips From My Experience

Gluten Free Baking Tips I Wish I had Known at the Beginning I love to bake. Unfortunately, I cannot tolerate gluten at all. Therefore, since being diagnosed with celiac in 2016, I have had to learn how to bake gluten free. And of course, like most beginning gluten free bakers, I had to make ALL the mistakes myself in order to learn what I have learned. Today I just want to tell you the most important gluten free baking hacks I know to help you avoid the mistakes that I made. I have wasted money on special gluten free cookbooks […]