Gift Guide 2023

Butterflies, if you experience holiday stress or just worry about giving the perfect gift, this is for you. I personally try to unburden my family and friends of this struggle by keeping my wishlist updated year round so they know exactly what I want without having to guess. However, if you don’t have a wishlist for the people on your list, here are a few of my favorite brands for unique gift ideas this year...

25+ Best Quirky Advent Calendars You Should Try This Year

Hey Butterflies. Advent Calender's are used by many to count down the days until Christmas; usually starting December 1st. I started seeing advent calendars everywhere online since early last month, that inspired me to check out what other cool advent calendars were out there since December is just a few days away and of the advent calendars I found, these are my top favorite...

In the Kitchen: Southern Thanksgiving Recipes from My Favorite IG Cooks

Butterflies, what’s your favorite thing about Thanksgiving Day? Do you have a favorite dish? With less than a week to go…Thanksgiving will be here in no time. If you’re hosting this year or just want to prepare a nice meal for home but haven’t got your menu/recipes together yet, check out these classic southern food dishes made by a few of my favorite Instagram (IG) cooks.

Finance: Save On Everyday Spending

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As we get close to the end of the year, reevaluating my spending and saving habits is something that I look forward to and is what lead me to this post. After all, using available resources and cutting costs whenever possible is how the rich become wealthy, right? 

Around the World from Home: Holiday Card Exchange 2023

Butterflies! For the last eight holiday seasons, I’ve had the pleasure of participating in an old fashion holiday card exchange; sending and receiving beautiful handwritten cards is so heartwarming and it defiantly helps spread holiday cheer. I wrote a guide post sharing gifts from around the world and that post inspired me to expand my reach so instead of just exchanging cards with people in the States, I started exchanging holiday cards with people from all over the world. It’s a great experience and makes for a wonderful holiday tradition.