Credit is necessary to rent an apartment, buy a car, and get a good credit card APR. It may seem like a feat to raise your score, but it is easier than you think.
Life
Wedding Hashtag Madness (Friends Style)
The wedding hashtag trend isn’t going anywhere, but what if it started earlier? The cast of Friends would have definitely been in on the trend.
You’re Worth It: 20 Things You Should Splurge On
As money conscious people, we’re always looking for the best deal. Some things though, are worth the splurge. From toilet paper to Amazon Prime, here’s where you should invest your money.
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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
If you aren't familiar with the Ketogenic diet, it's a low carb, high-fat eating plan that forces your body into ketosis to give you energy + burn fat. When I say low carb, I mean LOW carb. Just 5% of your daily calories come from net carbs (total carbs - fiber). In most cases, that's about 20-25 grams daily. To put that in perspective, one cup of pasta has about 40 grams of net carbs. Cookie … ...
Halloween Costumes You Can Make With Clothes You Already Own
Halloween is just around the corner + there are two types of people: those who plan their costumes weeks (or months) in advance + those who are scrambling at the last-minute. While I ascribe to the former category, I am not one to get too fancy with my costumes. I prefer to use clothes I already own or at least can get come future use out of. If it is going to be a one-time piece I try to go a … ...
IKEA Hack: DIY Faux Marble Top Coffee Table
In about a month, I am moving into a new apartment (yay). I am currently in the process of deciding what furniture is coming with me, what isn't, and what new pieces I need. I'm striving to make my new apartment much more blog-worthy + sophisticated than my current one. My $20, nail polish-stained IKEA coffee table wasn't going to make the cut. Through my Pinterest-ing, I have become very into … ...
Self-Care
It’s Okay to Cry
Big girls don't cry + neither do cowgirls. And there's definitely no crying in baseball. What exactly do we have against crying? Not only is it good for us emotionally, but even physically. The US is considered an emotionally expressive culture. With all our PDA + road rage, why is it when someone cries, everyone gets uncomfortable? The average American female gets teary-eyed about five times … ...
How to Make Your Gel Manicure Last Longer
When I was younger, I really wanted acrylic nails and french tips. They were the thing when I was in middle school + early high school. Fortunately, my mom would never let me get them. Then, luckily for me, the gel manicure rose to popularity. gel manicures didn't ruin your nails the same way acrylics did + they lasted for more than a week. As someone who hasn't gone a day without nail … ...
Reason You Shoulds Get More Sleep
Sleep is one of the most underrated things these days. People spend so much time working they neglect rest. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Not getting enough sleep can take a serious toll on your body-physically + mentally. In fact, most experts agree that a person will die after 30 days without sleeping. Physically, not getting enough sleep can affect your performance + health. … ...
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Stuff About Sports: Football
American Football is one of the most popular sports in the US. From community leagues to college to professional, millions of boys (and a few awesome girls-like her) played the game. In fact, it is approximated that 73% of Americans have played football in some capacity + 41.5 million people played fantasy football in 2014. Though football has a lot of rules, as long as you understand the basics, … ...
Tipping: When To Do It + How Much
You know that awkward moment where you pull out your phone + open up your calculator app so you can figure out how much you should tip your waiter? Or that moment when you got a manicure + a pedicure + you aren't sure if you should double tip the woman who did them? Never fear, I have put together a guide on who you should tip, who you may want to tip, and how much you should tip them. The ones … ...
Stuff About Sports: Basketball
As many of you basketball fans may know, March Madness is just around the corner. On St. Patrick's day we will see the matchup of the NCAA college basketball tournament. Others of you may not have known it was selection Sunday. This post is for you. Like my baseball, soccer, and football posts, I'm going to explain the basics of basketball to you so you don't look like a fool eating at Buffalo … ...
Travel
The Business of Business Trips
My first, solo, business trip was a mixed bag of emotions: excitement, nervousness, exhaustion, self-reflection, etc. Having never met anyone in my company's headquarters, and never having traveled to the Mid-West, I had no idea what to expect. There are a lot of moving parts to consider when you are traveling for work. Aside from just timing/accommodation questions you need to know the answers … ...
Everything to See, Do, and Eat in Philly
After years of mainly traveling between Memphis + Austin, it feels like I have been going, going, going, all summer. I've already told you about my amazing trip to Chicago, but thanks to a recent business trip, I was able to knock another city/state off my US travel list. I spent five days learning about digital marketing + exploring Philly. I'm excited to share my Philadelphia travel guide with … ...
Vacation Lag is a Real Thing + Here’s How to Get Over It
With Labor Day Weekend knocking on our door, vacation is on my mind. I've gone on some amazing trips this summer: Chicago, Philadelphia, and Nashville. They all have one thing in common, though. Coming back to work is rough. After an amazing trip, you can experience a real case of vacation lag. Vacation lag, similar to jet lag, is that feeling when you come back after an amazing trip or even … ...
Marketing
Billboards, Who Knew?
Last week, I made the ten and a half hour drive from Austin to Memphis for Thanksgiving. On my drive, I marveled, like I often do on trips, that people still use billboards for advertising. Sure, I get advertising your general store or auto shop when it is a few miles away, but on a large-scale who thinks to use a billboard in their marketing plan? But, the more I think about it, the more I … ...
So You’re Thinking About Creating A Facebook Group
One of the many benefits of social media is its ability to help grow communities. We are now able to connect with people across the globe who have similar interests or characteristics to us. Whether you're part of a professional group, brand ambassador program, or members of the same HOA, a Facebook group can be a great place to connect with other people. Moderating one of these Facebook groups … ...
Online Reviews: Not a Tool for Vigilante Justice
People trust people. That is why word-of-mouth marketing is so successful. In 2016, we have taken word-of-mouth marketing further than our immediate circles. It now includes strangers from the internet. Online reviews have revolutionized the way we make purchases + choices around where to eat, vacation, + more. In fact, 88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. An … ...