I'm a conference person. In fact, they're my jam. There is nothing more exciting than finding a bunch of people who all have the same passion for a subject that I do. We can spitball ideas, learn from each other, and more importantly, build our motivation to reach the next level. The Lola Retreat for Bold Women When I heard that Melanie of Dear Debt and Emma of EmmaLincoln.com were hosting a "bold … [Read more...] about How Do You Know If A Conference Is Worth The Money?
Northern California and Southern Oregon Coast Road Trip
This section of the Northern California and Southern Oregon coast is so beautiful, it’s ridiculous. If you’re thinking about doing a road trip soon - consider this one. Our Road Trip Along the California and Southern Oregon Coast My husband and I actually did this road trip as part of our honeymoon. We got married in December and did this portion of the trip between Christmas and New … [Read more...] about Northern California and Southern Oregon Coast Road Trip
February Side Income Report – $1501
Hey guys, it's time for my February side hustle report! I made $1501 of extra income in February - not too shabby. Why Do I Share My Side Hustle Income? One of my goals for 2017 is to increase my side hustle income. I'm trying to save for early retirement and it can't hurt to have a few extra dollars coming in each month. Plus, I'm a total nerd and I actually find this stuff … [Read more...] about February Side Income Report – $1501
Where to Stay and What to Do in Paso Robles – Trip Report
Due to our lack of vacation days, My husband and I took our honeymoon during the Christmas holiday week. We spent Christmas in Paso Robles, CA and then spent New Years in Portland, OR. I've already written a trip report about the top things to do in Portland. This trip report is about the time we spent in Paso Robles. For those of you who read my blog for the early retirement content - sorry, … [Read more...] about Where to Stay and What to Do in Paso Robles – Trip Report
10 Books That Changed Me..and Those That Didn’t
I've made more of an effort to read before bed in the last year. Truthfully, the reason I started reading before bed was because I joined a few book clubs when I first moved. I'm so glad I introduced reading into my nighttime routine though because I swear I sleep better (and I learned a bunch of new things!) Here are the books that I read in the last year and my recommendations. Nonfiction … [Read more...] about 10 Books That Changed Me..and Those That Didn’t
Should You Take Time Off? In Defense Of The Gap Year
Two years ago I met a woman on the train who just spent a year skiing abroad and was returning to work. Yep, she had that big, strange, scary gap on her resume. As a strong supporter of lifestyle design, I was super impressed. She told me that it was actually difficult for her to find a comparable job when she returned though. Note: Since writing this post my friends Noah & Becky took a gap year from … [Read more...] about Should You Take Time Off? In Defense Of The Gap Year





