I exclusively work out at home. It’s super budget-friendly (no monthly fees!), convenient, and lets me focus on me without any judgment. Today, I’m sharing my must-have essentials for beginner at-home workouts. These are simple, affordable picks that have made my routine fun and…
Author: April
What’s Comforting Me Right Now: Books, Shows, and Small Rituals
Hey everyone, happy new year! It’s January 2026 already! I feel like the older I get the quicker time flies. Lately, I’ve been leaning hard into the things that just make me feel cozy and grounded. Simple joys like curling up with a good book, bingeing a show that hits just right, or winding down…
What I’m Letting Go of This Year (And Choosing Instead)
Hey friends, as we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026, I’m thinking about everything that’s happened this year. It’s been a mix of highs, lows, and realizations that some things just aren’t working for me anymore. I’ve ditched the whole resolutions thing a long time ago. Instead…
The Courage to Be Seen: Overcoming The Fear, Embracing Solitude
Growing up, I wasn’t just shy; I was painfully shy.The kind of shy where my teeth chattered if someone looked at me for too long.My eyes watered.My hands shook.My entire body basically staged a shutdown any time I felt watched. I didn’t know the words “social anxiety” back then. I just thought something was wrong with me….
Affordable Little Things Making My Life Easier This January
January always feels like a reset, but not in a “new year, new me” way. More like how can I make my everyday life slightly easier without spending a ton of money?
Between working hybrid…
New Year, New Self-Care Ideas to Start the New Year Right
January doesn’t need to be a full rebirth, it just needs a little intentional care. For me, self-care isn’t about expensive baths or fancy journals (though those can be nice); it’s about simple yet mindful actions that make your mind, body, and spirit feel a little lighter…
Affordable Little Joys Getting Me Through This Month
Being a broke late bloomer is an Olympic sport, okay?
You’re trying to glow up, fix your finances, pay off debt, heal childhood trauma, find hobbies, figure out who you are, change your entire life, and somehow…
34, Asexual, Single — Joyfully Letting Go of the “Expected” Life
If you’d asked teenage me what my 30s would look like, I would’ve said something straight out of a rom-com: married, probably a couple kids, a cute house, stability, and a partner who kissed me passionately every morning before work. What I got instead was a confusing journey into understanding myself… a journey that didn’t end with…
My Simple Plan to Pay Off $16,000 in Credit Card Debt
Let’s get straight to the point:
I have $16,000 in credit card debt spread across four cards.
There’s no excuse I’m about to give you. No long story about emergencies. No…
Rebuilding My Money Life From Zero At Home
Earlier this year, sitting in my cute little $1200-a-month apartment, staring at the confirmation email after paying my $755 car note—a result of one poor choice layered on top of another—I realized I couldn’t keep living like this. I was stretched thin, exhausted, and sinking deeper into a lifestyle that looked fine on the outside but…









