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My First Christmas Abroad

It’s almost been an entire month since I moved to Germany! If you are curious about how I ended up in Germany you can find the full story of how I met my husband in Thailand here. We moved to Germany well I followed my husband here after we decided to move to Germany around this time last year. Last year Christmas looked very different for all of us. I know this because we are…

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How I grew my Instagram by 670% this year

In January of 2020, I felt the same way you are feeling right now. Unsure of how Instagram works, not understanding why people aren’t seeing my content & trying to figure it all out! As a result, you have come here looking for answers. You’ve come to the right place! I am sharing the strategies I used to grow on Instagram. The truth, there will always be something else to figure out, so take it…

Alt Text 101: Usage on Instagram

Instagram users can now search utilizing keywords. So if you are looking for “Instagram tips” you can place the word in the search for posts. Prior to keyword search, accounts with Instagram tips in their bio or tagging #instagramtips  would only show up when looking up the words. Now with the keyword search, posts with Instagram tips should show. According to the Instagram, the “use object recognition technology” can see what is on the your…

Calistoga Travel Guide: Wine Country Weekend

As I have always said, I will be transparent, honest and tell yall how I feel about any and every location featured on this blog. I had an amazing sponsored stay at a wonderful resort in Calistoga. A couple of weeks ago I set out to Calistoga to experience Roman Spa & Resort and explore Calistoga. I had been to Calistoga once before for lunch and to visit Sterling Vineyard. If you are looking for…

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals That Are Actually Worth It

This year, Black Friday kicks off on Friday, November 27th, 2020, and consequently, Cyber Monday will be Monday, November 30th, 2020. I created a Black Friday & Cyber Monday list, so you can shop for all the Black Friday Finds in one place. All the links lead to my favorite item on the website! In full transparency, I do receive commission on all sales. Thank you so much for supporting me! Abercrombie & Fitch: 40% off entire…

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

The holidays are right around the corner and sometimes the shopping lists can be hard to get to! I’ve teamed up with some amazing bloggers to create a one stop shop holiday gift guide! Whether you are shopping for your husband, wife, partner, companion, sister, brother, children, best friend, etc these holiday gift guides will help you do it easily. Just click & shop! If you have liketoknowit just screenshot the guide you love and…

5 Random Amazon Purchases That You Won’t Regret

Raise your hand if you purchase things you don’t need from amazon! Literally, I go on there for one thing and then suddenly, I am spending $100+ on the most random things. Sometimes the things you do not need are the things you do need right? Or is that just me? Amazon is a gem and when you mix in 2 day shipping with Prime, you’re bound to get something good. Here are some things you won’t regret spending money…

Debt Free Apps That Will Change Your Life.

In 2016, I went to Thailand and I guess we can call the trip “balling on credit.” Obviously, I know a lot of us have been there. You spend money on a credit card unquestionably thinking that you will pay it off in a matter of time or before the interest rate goes from 0% to 30%. All of sudden you have thousands of dollars in debt and multiple monthly payments. In this blog post,…

First Timer’s Travel Guide to Paris

Picture this Sicily 1922, I’m kidding! This post is about Paris. What comes to mind when you think of Paris? For me, it reminds me of Madeline. I remember Madeline as an orphan in Paris who was free spirited with strong opinions! So as a “Little girl” I went in 2004. I was 14 years old… To be honest, all I remember is going to the top of the Eiffel tower and taking the stairs.…