A few years ago, I was constantly concerned with my budget and ensuring I spent wisely. I would scrutinize each expense with such pain, that I would be sometimes too careful on what I spent my discretionary income on. I had a budget that involved my fixed expenses, and then my additional buckets, including "fun/entertainment" ...
Adulting Like a Pro
It's Saturday, and damn it feels good. And the last thing you want to think about after a long work week is "adulting." Aka chores, errands, and all that "fun" stuff. Isn't that an app for that? Actually some, but we'll get there. There's no reason to avoid and dread it all, because you can ...
Five Ways to Drink more Water
So they say you're supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day (at least)... sounds feasible right? And then you realize you've barely had 2. Well that didn't go as well as you hoped. I know I'm absolutely horrible at it, and I say that to my doctor almost every time. So I've found a ...
Celebrate Yourself
Can you count how many weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and engagement parties you've been to? I think there was a year when I had 6 weddings, and I know friends who have had upwards of 10 in a year. When you're in your 20s and 30s, it can't be helped. Friends are celebrating momentous ...
[Playlist] Live a Little
Tell Siri or Alexa or Google Home to throw on this playlist when you're ready to kick start your day... chock full of some classic boy rock bands including Weezer, The Killers, and Jimmy Eat World. Listen Now!
Five Things You Can Learn From Spin Class
When I go to Spin class, I'm ready to burn some calories, and get my sweat on. It usually allows me to not only feel like I got a great workout, but also provide me some stress relief from the day or week. I can let go of the world, and just focus on my ...
Why I Choose Batman
There is team Batman and there's team Superman. You have to choose, you can't have it both ways. It would be like loving two types of ice cream. That's just crazy talk. Team Batman is mine, and although there may be some similarities to Superman, I still choose Batman because: He doesn't have super powers - ...
Avoid the Winter Blues
...with this playlist, duh. Whether you're stuck at work busting out your daily to-do list or on the train heading to your next stop...this playlist will get you through it. listen now #radiatedaily image source - pixabay
9 Life Lessons I Learned While Crocheting
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. I recently began crocheting, it’s something I have wanted to learn for a long time now, but never got a chance to. Learning to crochet became even more important to me after my grandmother got Alzheimer’s Disease. She used to crochet such beautiful blankets for my brother and me, and I ...
Seven Fitness Items you Need Today
The gym is a lot more effective and so is your workout when you have the right gear to make your fit goals more efficient. Here are seven items I always have: The perfect pair of sneakers - I'm no sneaker expert, and I know there are different types of sneakers for different types of fitness ...