By far the most delicious Lenten tradition I know about is pierogis, which are decadent, Polish dumplings. When I moved to D.C. from Cleveland, I was so sad to learn that many people here don’t even know what pierogis are! A small amount of them are familiar with Mrs. T’s (so doesn’t count), but most have no idea what they are in general. In Cleveland, the traditional Friday fish fry…
Hopefully this week (I’m still waiting for content approval–long story), I’m starting a new series called Side Hustle Spotlight. Here I’ll explore specific side hustles, interview people who actually do them, and help you find your best one! I know I have mentioned why you should get a side hustle many, many times here, but I don’t know if I’ve ever talked about why they are so important for millennials.…
Some people really look forward to the penitential and “detoxifying” nature of Lent. I am not one of them. For as much self-discipline as I tend to have on my own accord, I internally rebel when it feels forced. So, on Ash Wednesday when I was feeling particularly sorry for myself, I decided it was probably best to make mac and cheese, and I got a little creative with it.…
If you get me in a room for five minutes, odds are quite high that I’ll mention something about Trader Joe’s. I love it. I love that it’s affordable. I love that it’s on the healthier side. I love the in-store samples, especially when the samples involve chocolate chip cookies. I love that there’s a little bit of a lifestyle that surrounds shopping at Trader Joe’s. I love Trader Joe’s.…
Post-modern pop culture at it’s finest? Queer Eye on Netflix is so much more than that. This past weekend, I impulse-purchased a trip to Florida, which miraculously fell from $700 to $338 in one day. It was great because I got to spend time with my mom, who I hadn’t seen since Christmas. My parents “winter” (yes, that’s a verb) in a little slice of paradise, Marco Island. I always…
I find it amazing how many people set savings goals as new year’s resolutions, and, already at this point in the year have completely missed the mark. I admit that there was a point in life that I was one of these people, but not anymore. By following these simple little steps, I was able to save for many wonderful things, as well as have peace of mind in case…
I need to make this post super short as I’m writing this Monday night and am EXHAUSTED! HAPPY MARDI GRAS!! For as much as I have been known to complain about my alma mater (for undergrad), one thing I really, really appreciate about it is that I got to know so many people from around the country. It’s definitely not a regional school; it attracts people from all over, and…
I’ll be the first to admit that I have a voracious appetite for learning. Very rarely do I listen to music in my car. More often than not, it’s either a podcast or audiobook playing. Speaking of audiobooks, does anyone have any recommendations? I just finished Sisters First and am listening to Option B, but have nothing on the docket after that! Anyway, you’ll see a little theme with the…
I’ll admit that going to an Escape Room wasn’t the highest priority of mine. It wasn’t like I was opposed to them, per say. It just wasn’t the type of thing I was inclined to do. So, when my friend invited me to his birthday party, which began with an escape room, I went along for the ride. Oh. My. Gosh…. You guys. ESCAPE ROOMS ARE SO FUN!!! It’s really…
Do you ever have an experience of reading something (or watching something, for that matter) that you simply are DYING to tell people about? I tend to be that way when I read something amazing, and I’m not sorry about it. When I read a book I love and you are not a reader, steer clear of me, because I’ll be chirping about it for weeks. Now that we’re in…