Written By Rebecca

To make our family budget less stressful, I've offset costs with gift cards I earned by participating in user research studies. The particular website that I use is userinterviews.com. In this economy and time of political turmoil, life can feel dark and hopeless, and doing an extra task like this helps me feel more in control. If less than an hour of my time can give my family more options with our food budget, I'm more than willing to participate. You may notice an uptick i

After we adopted Luca, our Jack Russel Terrier, our lives totally changed. Having a second dog (and third pet) has been an adjustment, but he fits into the family so well. At home, he is a sweet cuddling dog, but once we go outside, he is more reactive, barking and lunging at other dogs. He is small, but powerful, and can almost make me fall with how hard he can tug the leash. Look at how cute he is!! I've lived in this condo for over ten years now, and having the dogs I've k

Kind Friends, I am so excited to share this post with you! If you read my first body odor post, you know I've tried so many things to smell better, even eating two-three large oranges a day. There were a lot of things that helped, but nothing was sustainable for me to add to my team daily, and 100% fool-proof. Until now. For the past two months I've been following a really simple routine that has gotten rid of my body odor nearly entirely. It's only three products! It works s

Having long luscious hair has been a dream of mine for years. But after some bad decisions set me back, I had trouble growing my hair...

I've been curious about laser hair removal for years and finally took the opportunity. It was more pain free than I expected and a fairly...

Hello Kind Friends, today I'm sharing a reframe that has helped me focus on what I can control vs not, as well as a peanut butter protein microwave pancake recipe. Image created with Midjourney, see Instagram video for what the recipe actually looks like. Let's start with the recipe and then we'll move on to the advice. This recipe is inspired by _emilysworld and her video below: My version of the recipe: Mix one serving of vanilla protein powder with half a serving of powder

Hi Kind Friends! I've been dealing with body odor since I was in middle school and it's been something that's made me feel embarrassed often. I've tried many antiperspirants over the years and nothing worked for more than a few hours. This past year, I've found a lot of items and hacks that have worked better for me, mainly because they address the cause of the odor rather than hiding it. And no, the hacks don't involve showering more often than you already do! "For Good" is

If I had to summarize You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero in one sentence, I would say that this book is secretly a Law of Attraction and...

In the sixth grade, I made one mistake that caused me to get mononucleosis (AKA mono AKA "the kissing diseases") and cold sores. Oh...

Earlier in the year, I shared a review of the ClassPass one-month free trial they had for the New Year and shared that I wanted to try...

I love getting things done, but my brain needs to approach tasks in its own way, rather than a simple to-do list. I started using Notion ...

After four years, I've started posting on YouTube again. I never thought I'd say that because YouTube, until recently, felt like a part...

Today's mood is starting over. Decluttering isn't wasting money. It's a mindset shift. This post covers why "does it spark joy" doesn't work for everyone, especially with ADHD, plus three practical hacks: a gut check test, a Swedish death cleaning approach, and how to break the buy-declutter-rebuy cycle with aspirational purchases. Includes a simple gratitude ritual to say goodbye to items without guilt, so decluttering feels peaceful instead of frantic.

I love switching things up and having options, so when I heard about ClassPass, a monthly subscription where you can go to multiple gyms...

Have you ever felt like you should give fewer fucks about what is going on around you? Mark Manson certainly thinks so. The Subtle Art of...

Update: As of 2024, Arcadia's renewable energy membership was bought by Sol Systems . Information on their program may be different than...

Would you subscribe to eucalyptus every month? This honest Eucalyptus Farms review covers pros and cons after two months, including cost, fragrance strength versus marketing claims, and dried eucalyptus for home decor. Find out why I unsubscribed despite loving the aesthetic, whether it's worth it for aromatherapy versus decor, and two alternative ways to get eucalyptus without a subscription.

As I now work from home full-time, I have made some updates to my routines to help me better symbolize when my work starts and ends....

Bottle-free beauty bar helps minimize plastic waste, works great on your hair, & is an affordable sustainable option. Kitsch & VIORI review.

I am a very light sleeper, I always have been. I can go to sleep fast, but I wake up constantly. It doesn't make me feel well-rested and...