When you live in a tourism-driven town, you find out quickly which spots are worth the hype and which you should just skip. While all tourists traps are going to be cliche, some can be an honest way to enjoy the city even if you’re a local just looking to play tourist for the day. …
Here we are, ready to head into another year full of promise and potential. There is no denying that 2018 was a year of learning for me and now I have some very ambitious goals and resolutions in mind as we head into 2019. But before I dive into my new goals, I don’t want …
There have been very few times I’ve ever had to solve for “x” since graduating and I actually do have a calculator on me at all times. But I would have loved to learn a few applicable money lessons to help me when I entered the adult world. Here are a just a few of the …
It’s officially that time of the year for celebration, traditions and of course exchanging gifts with your loved ones. This year, how about giving gifts that your loved ones will continue to enjoy into the new year? With longevity and cost efficiency being key, I’ve come up with a little something for all of the …
Ten months ago I sat down and took a good hard look at my finances. I’ve done this numerous times before, but something was different this time. As I crafted a plan month by month to dig myself out of my accumulated debt, I was hit with the sinking realization that I had been doing …
There’s nothing quite like spending time with like-minded women to completely inspire and motivate you. Venturing out to Moab, Utah for a quick weekend did just that, not to mention the breathtaking views that accompanied. Complete emphasis on venture. The eight hour drive to Moab from Las Vegas was out of the question so we …
Many individuals believe that a millennial homeowner is an oxymoron, associating the generation more likely to spend their money on avocado toast and experiences than investments. But it couldn’t be further from the truth. I personally decided it was time to purchase my first house after moving over 11 times in the span of nine …
Living in a tourism-driven town Vegas locals become accustomed to the script like common questions or statements you receive from visitors after they declare with both excitement and confusion “You live here? But, I mean, where are you from?”. So I thought it may be fun to address those common questions and sprinkle in a few …
There is always something new, exciting or downright odd to come across in Vegas. I have a few favorite fun things and hidden gems to seek on your trip that you probably won’t find in your travel guide. Depending on what time of year you are visiting, the Welcome to Las Vegas sign changes to …
A phone call with my cousin in Chicago, followed by browsing flights to O’Hare quickly resulted in a long weekend getaway to visit a few of my favorite people. While I’m a researcher by nature and had asked around, here are a few of my initial thoughts exploring Chicago for the first time. Not So …