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In August, I made a huge purchase and bought a Trek bike. I’m not the type of person who is comfortable spending more than $50 on anything, so spending almost $700 was a pretty big deal for me.
However, it was TOTALLY worth it. Even though I had mild anxiety from the purchase. #crazybudgeter… Read more
If there’s anything I’ve learned from traveling, it’s that there will be plenty of times where I wish I had a certain item to make the trip easier for me.
There will also be situations where you’ll be at the airport when your phone vibrates and lets you know you’re at 5% battery, yet all of the power outlets are taken. What do you do? Go searching for an empty power outlet? You finally find an outlet only to realize that it doesn’t work (it’s happened to me so many times).
Or how about when you finally arrive at your hotel only to figure out your passport and wallet have been stolen? (Happened to a friend).
Giving a gift should be both thoughtful and practical, which is why I’ve compiled a list of gifts that will help make a trip more enjoyable for a frequent traveler.
And while I have you here, you should also check out these helpful gift guides!
I published my first ever blogging income reportĀ on Monday, which inspired me to write a post on the exact tools that have allowed me to start blogging full-time.
There are tons of articles going around about bloggers that are making 5 or 6 figures from their blog that they started only a year ago.
However, I’ll be honest.
Blogging and making money from it did not come easy for me.
Blogging isn’t like a regular job you go to school for or get trained for. You have to learn everything on your own, which can be hard when you aren’t even sure where to start.
I would’ve LOVED if someone handed me a sheet of paper and was like, “Here you go. Take the following courses, read these specific articles, and you’ll eventually head in the right direction”. My experience was more all over the place, wishing I started doing things way earlier (like start my email list, for example), rather than waiting years later to start it.
So, here is the list I wish I would’ve gotten when I started my blog. It would’ve made my blogging experience easier, and I wouldn’t have dealt with all those days when I thought about giving up.
Smoothie bowls are not only a whole lot of fun to create and eat, but they’re also incredibly nutritious and satisfying.
You don’t have to be a culinary genius to create smoothie bowls, and all you need is a few pieces of fruits and vegetables to create a beautiful meal.
Below are 15+ smoothie bowls that are both nutritious and fun to create!… Read more
Teaching English has become quite popular in mainstream media lately, and for good reason.
You get to work at home, which means you can travel freely and set up your own schedule, and you get to work at a job that is both rewarding and exciting.
If teaching is a job you currently enjoy or think you would enjoy, keep on reading! š
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Airbnb was founded in 2008Ā and originally started out as a way for three roommates to make a few extra bucks.
By May 2017, Airbnb had generated over 31 billion U.S. dollars.
The company is succeeding more than ever with over 160,000,000 guests having used Airbnb in over 65,000 cities.
Do you want to fulfill a childhood dream?
Stay in one of their 1,400 castles.
Or, you can stay in a unique, quaint treehouse in the middle of the forest in Canada.
The possibilities are endless with Airbnb, and the prices allow yourself to put your dream into a reality.
I’ve used Airbnb’s services since 2014 or so, and have used it 10+ times.
Every experience but one was positive. (I’d say 1 negative out of 10 bookings is pretty good)…. Read more
Are you looking to save time and money?
What if I said you could live video chat with a doctor and book an appointment at home instead of having to go to the hospital?
Gone are the days when apps were simply used for entertainment and playing games. Now we can set up doctors appointments, check out reviews of a restaurant before we visit it, and use coupons without having to actually clip out coupons.
There are hundreds, if not thousands of apps to choose from to download on your phone. But which apps are the best? Which apps will make you a more productive person, while also saving money at the same time?
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Read below to find out how you can save time and money with these free apps.
2016 was an amazing year for FITnancials and going full-time on my blog drastically changed my page views. I went full-time in November, and as you can see in 2 months, I’ve doubled my page views exceeding over 60,000.
I’ve been blogging for awhile, but never took it seriously until November of 2016. Blogging was a hobby of mine and I usually only spent a couple hours a week on my blog. I quit my full-time job and decided to go full-time on FITnancials, and I’ve never been happier.
As a blogger, the learning and educationĀ neverĀ end. Social media is constantly changing and it seems like I have to learn about a new social media platform change every week.
However, I am my own boss at 23, get to travel and see my family whenever I want. I’ve been to 5 continents and counting and have been able to work anywhere in the world. The amount of money I make is constantly increasing and I don’t have to wait for that 1x per year to get my raise.
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Water is such a vital part of life, which is why I’veĀ decided to test my water to ensure it meets safety requirements. With what’s been going on in the news lately with cities having issues with their water meeting safety requirements, I thought it was crucial to test my water now.
Not only do I drink the water coming out of our faucet, so does my boyfriend, dogs, and friends that come over. A water testing kit is affordable and includes many different tests such as Lead, Bacteria, Pesticide, Iron, Copper, and tons more.
In Flint, Michigan, many residents went without safe water for a year, and the government knew what was going on. It’s better to be safe than sorry and get your water tested. Get some peace of mind and test your water for yourself…. Read more