Lisa

  • Creative ways to save money

    Y’all probably think that my constant posts about money and budgeting mean that I’m obsessed with money. I’m not, but I am fairly budget-conscious. This is a not a sponsored post, just me sharing my opinions. 1. Reduce your utilities usage. When I’m at home during the day, I keep most of the lights off…

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  • Mostly 21 Day Fix meals

    These are some mostly 21 Day Fix compliant recipes that we like and the easy modifications to be fully 21 Day Fix compatible. Philly cheese steaks – change and reduce bread (rolls to whole wheat), reduce cheese Chili – reduce beans, add more veggies Sloppy Joes – change and reduce bread, use fresh tomatoes instead of…

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  • A bit of a pickle

    So yesterday, I found out that I was accepted into the grad program I applied for last month, and I’m really excited. But now my job situation is up in the air. I was offered a job with USAA but would have to work every Saturday. This grad program is designed for working professionals and…

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  • 30 by 30 update: March 2015

    I crossed a few more things off my list since January. The biggest to me is paying off over 50% of my student loans. I’m really grateful that I was able to do that within 5 years of graduation. And I’ve missed Pure Barre so much that I bought a membership for the studio here…

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  • Improving my photography

    “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst” – Henri Cartier-Bresson As I’ve gotten older, I’ve discovered how much I love photography. Back in college, I was always the one with camera in hand at every party. I loved being able to capture fun moments and memories. My new interest is landscape photography. I’ve enjoyed photographing…

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  • H54F: four day weekend

    Mac has a four-day weekend. Woot. 1. Today, we’re going up to the Florissant Fossil Beds and Cripple Creek.   2. Even though it poured Wednesday night and Thursday morning, my car still isn’t clean. Whomp whomp. 3. We also have grand plans to order basement carpet and a new upright freezer. 4. I’m about…

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