Imagine a place where you can get Free People and Anthropologie at H and M prices — from clothing to housewares. That place does exist, at Retail 101 in Naugatuck, CT. TikTok really exposed this hidden gem, and I was dying to make the trip up. This past weekend, I can finally say that IContinue reading “The 101 on Retail 101”
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Sunday Inspiration: October 15, 2023
Sunday has been known to produce the Sunday Scaries for me, even now that I am no longer burnt out at a job that I didn’t love. However, in the effort to help combat that as well as to come up with new post ideas for Blogtober, I am sharing some of my Sunday inspirationContinue reading “Sunday Inspiration: October 15, 2023”
What Makes An Investment Piece an Investment Piece?
Lately, I’ve been doing some thinking about investment pieces in our closets. An investment piece is defined at most as being a piece of clothing/accessory that is a closet staple that will be worn for years to come. For some, this is a handbag. For others, it is a pair of shoes. With items likeContinue reading “What Makes An Investment Piece an Investment Piece?”
Friday Faves: October 13, 2023
TGIF! Even though it has been a short week for me, I am feeling so exhausted. I have carefully made sure that this weekend is a weekend for me to just relax in comfy clothes and watching TV. I am so excited for that, you have no idea. Before I get to my weekend ofContinue reading “Friday Faves: October 13, 2023”
My Favorite Fall Starbucks Drinks
There is one stop that I make on my way to work without fail. That is the trip to Starbucks. I am a zombie without my daily fix of coffee. Fall is definitely my favorite time of year in terms of flavors, between the basic PSL to the new fall flavors. This year has beenContinue reading “My Favorite Fall Starbucks Drinks”
Junk Journaling 101: What Is It and How To Get Started
I was scrolling on TikTok when I discovered the concept of junk journaling. Junk journaling, which according to the Artsy Craftsy, is a “handmade book of recycled items.” Some of these recycled items, according to the article, include magazines, mailers, and postcards. When I discovered junk journaling, I immediately went down a TikTok FYP rabbitContinue reading “Junk Journaling 101: What Is It and How To Get Started”
6 Useful Gifts For Bridesmaids From Proposal to Wedding Day That They Will Actually Use
Having just gotten married this past year, I’ve had the opportunity to purchase a lot of bridesmaid gifts. One of the hardest things that I’ve had to do was figure out what to give my girls when I asked them to be my bridesmaids as well as what to give them as a small thankContinue reading “6 Useful Gifts For Bridesmaids From Proposal to Wedding Day That They Will Actually Use”
Is Kindle Unlimited Worth It?
You may have heard of the term Kindle Unlimited, which is Amazon’s book rental service. For the price of $11.99 a month, you have access to borrow 20 books at once. Basically, think of old school Netflix for books. I had Kindle Unlimited for the past year, and I’ve really enjoyed it. The books onContinue reading “Is Kindle Unlimited Worth It?”
How I’m Preparing For NanoWriMo
November is National Writing Month, also known as National Writing Month, and this is the year where I will actually complete my novel. For me, this is going to be a challenge to actually get back into fiction writing. However, for someone who has fallen out of the habit of writing for a while, thisContinue reading “How I’m Preparing For NanoWriMo”
6 Tips For Future Brides
Having just gone through the stresses of wedding planning, I’m here from the other, married side to share some tips that I have for the future brides out there stressing about planning a wedding. For those of you who may know, I am a 2023 bride, and am so happy I can leave the stressesContinue reading “6 Tips For Future Brides”
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