You may be feeling like you want to do something different this year for your new year’s resolution. If you feel you’re struggling to stick to your new year’s resolution, it could be your outlook on them. There are a ton of great new years resolutions that you can make this year that aren’t traditional but will inspire you to make your life better in the new year. Here are a few new year’s resolution ideas that aren’t really resolutions.
We travel a lot, and one of the hardest parts of those trips is the pets we have to leave behind. Our pets are like an extension of our family, and we want to ensure we do everything we can to make them comfortable and safe while away. It has taken a lot of experimenting, but we have found various options perfect for traveling when we need to leave our pets behind. Here are some of my best suggestions, and I hope they help you too!
Building a skincare routine feels like it
should be a simple task, but when you actually start looking at products, you
can feel daunted by choices.
Do I put on moisturizer or serum first?
When do I exfoliate?
Every person has started their skincare
journey exactly where you are! While you may already know some basics, such as
cleanser before moisturizer, adding anything new can be hard, and learning new
products can be challenging. I have always been overwhelmed with finding a skincare routine and it wasn't until I was in my 40s when someone told me what I should be doing that I found any success in creating a routine. My goal is to age gracefully. I'm not afraid of wrinkles and lines, but I don't want to speed up that process either. With the right skincare routine, you can do just that! And I'm going to help show you what worked for me.
The Southwest has a number of amazing
national parks and state parks with hundreds of hiking trails for you to enjoy.
From white dunes to incredible landscapes, there is a lot to see and do in the
Southwest. Here are the best hikes in the national parks of the Southwest.
As a travel enthusiast, I have ventured all around the globe, including family vacations and solo travel. Traveling has made me realize how much I value experiences and how much more I treasure them when I share them with others. I just got back from a trip to France with my daughter, and the year before that, I took my son to Alaska on a cruise. While these may be a bit more lavish than your budget, traveling 1-on-1 with your kids can have many benefits!
Life has been crazy and dare I say unpredictable. These past few years have taught me that nothing in life is ever certain. Life is too short to get caught up in our busy lives that we forget about the reason we have life in the first place, to live it! If you are ready to slow down and stop rushing through your daily life, here are a few simple ways to make life simple once again.
Thrift stores can be intimidating and
overwhelming, especially if you’re shopping at a larger thrift store. However,
it doesn’t have to be. You need this guide if you’re tired of not knowing if
you’re getting the best deal while thrift shopping! Thrift stores can be a
fantastic spot to find all kinds of wonderful treasures, and using this guide;
you can learn how to find the best stuff in any thrift store.
I am an avid traveler, as most of us are. So
imagine my surprise to learn that while planning my trip to Ireland, I learned that I had
family from there! Researching your ancestry and roots can not only help you
take a glimpse into the people that came before you but also help you
experience those travel destinations a little differently. Every “journey
home” starts at home, and in searching
to learn more about my ancestors, it made me realize how important researching
your ancestry is before traveling!
If you’ve read the news lately, then you’ve
probably seen the horror stories of just how many pieces of luggage go missing
all the time. From checked bags to forced checked bags, it’s no wonder people
lose thousands of belongings from their flights. I haven’t checked a bag in a
very long time, and I manage to pack everything I need into a carry-on bag, regardless of the length of the trip. It saves me money on bag fees and time since I'm not waiting at the baggage carousel after a flight. Want to know how I do it? Read on to find out!
You’re heading to college, or maybe you have a
child leaving the nest for the first time and are wondering if they’re ready
for life outside your humble abode. Being out on your own means more
independence and that also means learning to cook for the first time. Dining
hall meals won’t last forever, and boxed mac and cheese can only get you so
far. If you are a young adult or know someone who could use some easy meal
ideas to help them get started on their cooking journey, here are easy meal
ideas that are perfect for college students or young adults.
Being a beginner at anything kind of sucks.
Even something simple like frugal living can be hard and even daunting when
you’re just getting started. If you are new to being frugal and are looking for
some tips on how to get started, I put together a list of the best frugal tips
for beginners to help you out!
One of the best parts about America’s national
parks is that they have so many unique things to offer anyone who visits. No
matter what season, there is something to see or a new park waiting for you to
explore. As the ice starts to thaw and the snow finally melts, spring is the
perfect time to see wildflowers! Here are 10 national parks to visit during
wildflower season.
The moment you’ve been
long waiting for as parents have finally arrived. Your kids are old enough that
they don’t need a sitter! But after ten or so years of having to work around a
babysitter, you might be a little short on ideas for what you should do with
your newly found freedom as parents. If you are looking for some fabulous
budget-friendly date ideas that you can do when you don’t have to worry about a
sitter, here are some of my favorite ideas.
Reading is not only a
great and inexpensive hobby, but it’s also a great way to relax and unwind at
the end of a long day. Whether you prefer to dive into mystery, romance, or
just reread the classics, it can be hard not to get lost in a good book. However,
it can start to feel like there is never enough time to get lost in reading
these days when it comes to time. Here are a few ways to help you find more
time to read, no matter how busy you are.
Regardless of the anniversary milestone, and
no matter how many years or decades it’s been since you said “I do,” a trip gives you
the perfect opportunity to celebrate this important milestone in your
relationship as a married couple. A romantic getaway is an ideal opportunity
for you to relive your honeymoon 20+ years later or get some much-needed
downtime with your spouse for once. It might even be the first trip you take together as a couple since having a family. Here are some of my favorite vacation
destinations for milestone anniversaries.
Can you believe that
your little baby is about to graduate from high school? It might feel like just
yesterday you were changing their diapers for the first time, but they’re about
to become a full-fledged adult. Before they start college or leave the nest for
the first time, you still have a summer to make memories before they go. Here
are some great ways to connect with your high school graduate before leaving
the nest.
Are you looking for one of the best places to
start when it comes to buying at a discount? One of my best money-saving tips
is to shop at Grocery Outlet first! They have so many great deals and resell
items at their rock bottom prices. You can find name brands and seasonal items
at unbeatable prices and expensive organic and natural food for a fraction of the cost! If you’re looking for some tips to help get the best bang
for your buck, here are my top tips for shopping at grocery outlets.
You don’t have to be born before the 80’s to
be a hippy girl at heart. When it comes to home decor, I love the earthy
bohemian look however, my husband prefers a more modern look. As this is our
home, I immediately found myself on the hunt for fun ways to combine both our
styles under one roof. If you are looking to have a bohemian look while still
keeping those modern home decor pieces that your husband insists on, here is
how to make bohemian decor earthy and modern.
We all have that one friend in our lives. They
make cleaning their home look so attainable yet they are so lazy! It might feel
like these women never leave the couch from their Netflix show, yet their homes
are spotless! You don’t have to be a professional cleaner to have a clean home,
in fact, here are habits of lazy women who always have clean homes that you can
do yourself!
When you’re vacationing, it can sometimes feel like you are just trading one kitchen for another and still have to eat. If you are traveling for spring break or just vacationing to a rental home with your family this year, there are so many different ways you can make cooking there a stress-free experience. You already know that not eating every meal out can save you money, but these tips will make eating in your vacation home just as easy.
