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 …
The fourth of July is just around the corner, a time for delicious food, fireworks, celebration and roughly every single dog in America to have a panic attack simultaneously. While this may be a Fourth for firsts, the first time celebrating in my new home and the first time celebrating with our newest furry family …
The first and last time I visited the Happiest Place on Earth, I believe I was about nine years old. It was during the holiday season, and I remember the childhood wonder of it snowing in California alongside Sleeping Beauty’s castle while proudly wearing my Minnie Mouse Santa hat ears. My grandma’s memory of Disneyland …
There is no denying that at home DNA testing kits have become quite the fad, it’s no wonder with the impressive marketing campaigns that have dominated so many outlets. Regardless, I took the bait as someone who despite putting in the time and effort to build out my family tree through verbal stories and assumptions …
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Basic Invite. All opinions are 100 percent my own. It’s that time of year once more when so many graduates are finally able to see their dreams come to fruition after years of sacrifice, determination and simply busting some serious booty to finally hear pomp and …
When I was younger, I thought that by the time I was 28-years-old, I would be married, possibly with children, living in a house somewhere near the beach that somehow I would be able to easily afford on a journalist’s salary. All of course while casually jet-setting around the world at the drop of a …
If you happen to be in Las Vegas at the beginning of the month, it’s no secret that First Friday is a must see as it takes over Downtown Las Vegas with art, food, music, entertainment and all things creative. While you may argue this is every single day when visiting Downtown, First Friday can …