Do Your Finances Need a Little Spring Cleaning?
As a child, I came to expect a frenzy of cleaning to begin in our home right after Easter. My mother would throw open the…
5 Valentine’s Day Ideas That Won’t Leave You Broke
Getting out of the house for Valentine’s Day can be way more costly than your typical date. The first time I planned a Valentine’s dinner…
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’ve Just Started Dating
When my now husband and I approached our first Valentine’s Day, we weren’t even really together. We had been out a couple of times, talked…
Planning for the Holiday Season After a Loss
After my brother passed away last fall, celebrating the upcoming holidays was the last thing on our minds. I don’t remember exactly what we did…
Here Are 4 Spiritual Practices to Try If You’re Dealing With Doubts
I’ve been in a weird spot with my faith lately. There’s so much negativity going on in the world — people displaced from their homes,…
How to Host Your First Thanksgiving Without Going Broke
The first year I had enough space, I eagerly volunteered to host Thanksgiving for my family. I love to cook and hosting a great party…
How to Care for a Friend Struggling With Depression
If you’re not dealing with depression, there’s a pretty good chance that you know someone who is. With 6.7% of all adults in America (some…
Why Every 20-Something Should Challenge Themselves to Get Outside More
There’s a parenting movement making the rounds on Instagram that I honestly wish I had known about long before I started having kids. I’ve come…
Spring Cleaning in 15 Minutes or Less
What do you think of when you think of spring cleaning? Here’s what I imagine — every cabinet emptied and reorganized, every surface scrubbed, and…
Understanding How You Work Best
Within nine months of accepting my first full-time job, I left. I spent some time navigating a few different part-time jobs until I started freelance writing. I felt I was thriving in my work for the first time. It wasn’t until I settled into my life as a freelancer that I finally began to see the value of choosing a career that suits your work style.