Around the World from Home: Celebrating Eid

Eid Mubarak (Blessed Eid) Butterflies! If you’re unfamiliar with Islam, Eid is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all over the world, marking the end of the dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan which lasts between 29 and 30 days, depending on when a new moon is sighted. Since the exact date of Eid depends on the lunar calendar, sighting of the new moon means that Eid al-Fitr can begin.

Music: The Ultimate Wanderer’s Playlist | Songs About Travel

Butterflies, this post combines two of my favorite things, music and traveling. It’s peak travel season and today is National Tourism Day. 

If you’re a wanderer at heart and love discovering new music, check out some of my favorite wanderlust songs for you to enjoy as you hit the road this travel season...

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: