Money Talk

7 Loans in 6 Years!

Coming to you again exactly 1 year since my last post, 6 Loans in 5 Years! The debt payoff continues as I’ve now paid off 7 out of 10* loans! This number* is usually 9, but last year's loan was my car loan, not a student loan (which is what this journey is primarily for). Therefore,… Continue reading 7 Loans in 6 Years!

2024 HCPP

4th Annual Homeless Care Package Project!

Can you believe it's already this time of year?? We are BACK with our 4th Annual HCPP! If you're new to this project, welcome! A little insight - I started this project in 2021, and after getting amazing feedback decided to make it annual. 4 years strong so far! Check out previous years' posts under… Continue reading 4th Annual Homeless Care Package Project!

Book Stuff!

Shelly & Coco are traveling again!

In case you missed it, Shelly and Coco have their next adventure planned! In just 2 months, on November 10th, they'll be visiting Arizona! If you don't know who Shelly and Coco are, they are the 2 main characters in my educational, traveling series the Adventures of Shelly and Coco. The two best friends travel… Continue reading Shelly & Coco are traveling again!

Life Updates, Money Talk

I Should’ve Been a Lawyer

This blog is essentially 4 years in the making. So grab your popcorn, your favorite drink, and pop a squat, because this is long and a doozy. However, one that will be worth your time. Put yourself back into 2020 for a moment. It's late March, there's a global pandemic, the country is essentially shutting… Continue reading I Should’ve Been a Lawyer

2023 HCPP, BLOG

SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project

Almost 4 months since I announced the beginning of my 3rd Annual project, I am back with a final recap! If you've been following along for the last 3 years, you know we've done something a little different each time. The first year we gave some bags to those on the streets as well as… Continue reading SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project

Money Talk

6 Loans in 5 Years!

Coming to you again exactly 1 year since my last post, 5 Loans in 4 Years, 2 years after my 4 Loans in 3 Years, and 3 years after my 2 Loans in 2 Years post! The debt payoff continues as I’ve now paid off 6ish out of 9 loans! I say 6ish, because this journey was primarily… Continue reading 6 Loans in 5 Years!

2023 HCPP

3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project!

If you've been a follower, you're probably aware of this passion project of mine from the last 2 years. If you're not, feel free to check out the other years' posts. I typically start this project on November 1st, but this year I'm trying something new and starting a month early! I figure this way… Continue reading 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project!

Life Updates

5 Years Already + Exciting News?!

Today officially marks the five year anniversary of my move from Florida to Connecticut! On one hand it feels like I just moved here, and on the other I feel like I've been here forever. While I did give a little six month and three year update, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading 5 Years Already + Exciting News?!

2023 Philly Trip

Day 3 : Magic Gardens

Today is our last day in Philly and it feels like we’ve been here both a short time and a long time. Regardless, it’s been a great time. Lucky for me, since it was our last day we didn’t have to be up too early. I’d say I got up around 8:30-9 or so, which… Continue reading Day 3 : Magic Gardens

2023 Philly Trip

Day 2 : We walked how much?!

After sleeping only 5 hours last night after a long day, I gotta say, it was difficult getting up this morning. Nonetheless, the show must go on because we had A LOT to do today. This is the only full day my parents had while here in Philly, and we’re all leaving about midday tomorrow.… Continue reading Day 2 : We walked how much?!