The Nonfinancial Benefits of Airbnb Traveling
Money (still) isn’t everything. …
The Nonfinancial Benefits of Airbnb Hosting
Money isn’t everything. …
The Living Room Evolution
When I moved down from Michigan, I had sold my house and most of my belongings. Rather than carry them across the country to a new home where the décor may or may not work, I decided it would be far easier to let it all go. That meant that when I closed on my new house, I had next to nothing to put in it. …
Wheat Bread 101
I’ve done it! I’ve (kinda sorta) baked a loaf of bread! After eating my own garden-grown vegetables last week, I’ll be like the pioneers on the Oregon Trail (except without the dysentery) in no time! Clearly I’m progressing in the life skills department. I wanted to share the recipe for all the other baking-challenged individuals out there. …
Farmer Kristine??
It’s true! I’ve done it! I’ve eaten vegetables that I grew myself. …
The Talent Code
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How. by Daniel Coyle was a much-needed and well-timed reminder of how sitting idly by won’t lead anyone to greatness, whether or not a talent is innate.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
A one sentence summary of Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: “If you know what information is important and what to ignore, use your experience, recognize any bias you may have, and take a couple extra seconds if you need, then your snap decision could be as good as – or better than – a lengthy analysis.”
My $65k Wedding
For ONE day?! …
Wedding Math: Cutting Costs
There are a million different ways to cut costs for a wedding. …
Wedding Math: Clothes, Clothes, and More Clothes
Weddings are a joyous time of celebration, and marketers know how to take advantage. This is especially true when it comes to the clothes. “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”? Change up the order and save big, especially on the clothes you’ll only wear once. …