Music: The Ultimate Hustler Playlist

Butterflies, April is National Financial Literacy Month and today (April 26th) is National Hustlers Day. You know what I love just as much as minding my money? Music! So to celebrate making smart money decisions, here is a list of some of my favorite money-ish songs...what are some of your favorite songs to listen to when you’re trying to get your creative juices flowing?

Finance: Texas Sales Tax Holidays (Tax Free Weekends)

Did you know Texas has several different no tax weekends? Texas Sales Tax Holidays (Tax Free Weekends) are designed to benefit businesses and consumers. Shoppers in Texas can purchase select items during the designated sales tax holiday with zero sale taxes. For more information on sale tax holidays in Texas please visit the Texas Comptroller’s website. Here are some of the Texas Tax Holidays:

Visiting Texas: Things to Do in Baytown

Butterflies we took a day trip to Baytown, Texas for a laid back day of adventure just minutes from Houston’s Bay Area. I originally planned to stop by the farmers market only but decided at the last minute to make a day of it. There are so many beautiful art murals and installations all over the city, as well as yummy food. Check out some of the stops we made while in Baytown and a few other interesting things to do in the area:

Around the World from Home: Date Night at Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting

Butterflies, I recently attended a tequila tasting for date night and it was so much fun. Tequila is a product of Mexico and is one of the world’s most recognized and favored spirits. Ironically, Mexico City is one of my travel goals…I’m looking forward to touring the tequila and Frida Kahlo museums while visiting. Until then, I’ll continue to enjoy my tequila drinks here in Texas.

Fashion Trends: National Bracelet Day

Butterflies, what’s your favorite type of jewelry to wear? For me it’s earrings, pendant necklaces and occasionally bracelets. I used to have this really cute pre-styled silver charm bracelet with silver, blue, and teal charms but I’m not sure what happened to it. Anyway, lately I’ve been seeing charm bracelets everywhere and now I want a new charm bracelet. I’ve been doing my research and I discovered that 1) April 14th is National Bracelet Day and 2) the below places are the most popular places to buy custom/pre-styled charm bracelets: