A Broke Girl’s Gift Guide: Gifts Under $75
For all you budget shoppers out there, it can be hard to find great gifts that don’t break the bank. I feel ya! Thanks to my insanely high San Francisco…
The Coat You Need This Winter
Growing up in Wisconsin and then later living in Minneapolis meant that I quickly learned the value of a good winter coat. To battle against the freezing temperatures, snow and…
6 Things Every Woman Should Have In Her Purse
I’m always packing so many things in my purse that I’m ready for anything. Hungry? I usually have snacks. Need to freshen up? I got an arsenal of makeup on…
Gifts For Parents Under $50
I think finding gifts for my parents is the hardest part about Christmas shopping. They’re at the stage of life where they can really just buy anything they need or want,…
10 Things To Do in Santa Monica in 36 Hours
Looking for a beach day in Los Angeles? Plan a quick weekend trip to Santa Monica for a fantastic beach, a fun pier, great shopping, unique dining and sightseeing activities…
Venice Canals
Robin and I went for a little walk right before leaving Venice Beach and stumbled upon the canals by accident. I feel silly, but I didn’t realize Venice is named…
Gifts For Best Friends Under $60
Don’t forget to get your best friend a gift for Christmas / the holidays! As I’ve grown older, graduated from college and moved away, I don’t get to talk to…
Venice Beach + Giveaway!
After fully exploring Santa Monica, I knew I wanted to take some time to visit Venice Beach. I’d been once before in highschool ages ago, and my memory was this…
How Days Inn Rescued Us
At 12:23am, a cheery man from Days Inn at the other end of the phone told me that there was a room available and a sudden wave of relief came…
Santa Monica Pier
This weekend, Robin and I took a mini-vacation to Santa Monica. That’s one of the perks of living in San Francisco – Los Angeles is just a 6ish hour drive…
Gifts For Boyfriends Under $50
Guys are actually easy to shop for. Once you get past the generic, boring t-shirts and ties, navigating the field of manly gifts is fun. I consulted with Robin on…