4 Ways to Measure Your Wealth Outside Your Tax Bracket
I get it. It’s that time of year. W2s and TurboTax. Ready and waiting to see how much you’re getting back (or in some cases, how much you still owe). How easy it is to get wrapped up in those numbers, letting them tell you how successful you are in life. But why? Why, in a time as forward-thinking as this, do we still determine the value of a person based on the amount of money they bring in each year? Not only are we sizing up those around us, we’re scrutinizing ourselves. Regardless of how hard you work, always trying to find a “side hustle” or picking up extra…
Valentine’s Day Outfit Essentials for Every Occasion
Got a hot date with your boo? Does boo actually mean Netflix? Maybe you’re just gonna meet a girlfriend for coffee. Or treat yourself to some retail therapy! Whatever you’ve got planned for this Valentine’s Day, I’ve got allllll the outfit ideas. As you’ll see below, I’ve divided my picks into different categories, depending on your need! I’ve gotta say… I think the shoes are my favorite. š Top is old, but I found a similar one! // Jeans // Boots // Similar Bag F A N C Y D A T E N I G H T G I R L S D A Y …
10 *Almost* Free Super Fun Things to Do on Oahu
Aloha! So you’re going to Oahu. Or maybe you’re not anytime soon, but you’d like to some day. That’s wonderful news! It’s amazing and you’ll love it. However, if you’re like me, you might not be able to stay at the fanciest hotel and go zip lining where they filmed Jurassic Park and eat $50 sushi. You might just be trying to experience everything the island has to offer while saving as much money as possible. We, my friend, are kindred spirits. Read on! We were on Oahu for 6 days and decided from the start that we wanted to do as much as we possibly could. While keeping our…
20 Coats to Beat the Winter Blues
It’s that time of year. Christmas and New Years are over. The shine and excitement of your resolutions have worn off. All the decorations are packed away. And the cold is starting to become less romantic, despite Valentines Day looming in the near future. Wanna know my advice for staying chipper during the chilly, sometimes wet and downright harsh winter? A kick-butt wardrobe! But who says the butt-kicking has to start once the jacket/coat comes off?? Why not start with the first thing everyone sees? After all, if you only see someone while you’re outside, that might be their only impression of you. So let’s make it a good one,…
The 5 Best Beaches on Oahu if You Hate Crowds
As you may or may not know, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful island of Oahu at the end of 2018, just a few days before Christmas! It was truly one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been, and I cannotĀ waitĀ to go back someday! But for now, I’ll settle for reliving my trip by telling you all about it. š I contemplated making a huge, all-encompassing blog post touching on every aspect of our trip, but decided I would rather break it down into a few different posts. This way, I can get more detailed instead of just hitting the high points and worrying about keeping it…
