12 Things I Learned from Joining the Workforce After College

I graduated undergraduate in May 2014 in a post-recession world. It was different. Companies run leaner, meaning I was going to have more job responsibilities in a normal workday. I learned a few things very quickly after college while working and there were definitely some tough love moments. Here are 12 things I learned from […]

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What are Things You Should Do After You Buy a Home?

‘Tis the season for home buying! My wife and I have bought 2 homes so far. We have learned what to do during the home buying process but what many people don’t talk about is what to do after you close on a home. You may think it’s immediately move-in ready (and it may be […]

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Why is Buying a Home such a Pain in the Ass?

My wife and I bought our first home, a condo, in 2016. At the time, we were only dating and the home was on a whim. We were only window shopping through Zillow and found this amazing condo with an open house the following weekend. Without an agent and no expectations, we decided to go. […]

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How to Plan a Budget Friendly Vacation

My wife and I celebrate our wedding anniversary in May. Last May was our first anniversary. Now, our wedding was not traditional to say the least. I was wrapping up my masters, we were in the middle of moving out-of-state and we had a destination wedding in Naples, Florida. In the midst of all these […]

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7 Gifts Your Mom Will Love this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching and I want to be sure that you are ready! I have put together a list of gifts any mom would love as well as some shops to look for unique items. 1. Spa Day Whether it’s a massage or a pedi/mani, you can’t go wrong with pampering your mama. […]

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The Reality of Student Debt Repayment

For most of us, paying off student debt in 2 years or less in not realistic with other obligations I am now 5 years removed from completing my undergraduate studies and 2 years removed from completing my masters program. Here I am today, with a fairly sizable student loan balance and a monthly payment that’s […]

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Men’s Basic Skincare Routine

If you’re anything like my husband, you have spent a lot of years overlooking your skin. You hear things like, “10 Step Korean Skin Care Routine” and quickly run the other way because honestly, who has the time or patience for that? Maybe you think starting a skincare routine will be too time consuming or […]

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Making Friends as an Adult

As you get older it becomes harder and harder to make new friends. My wife and I moved to a small town in southern Indiana right after we got married. We moved out-of-state with no friends and no family within a reasonable distance of our new home. We each had our own set of friends […]

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3 Things I Learned from Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up Netflix Series

How the idea of “Does it spark joy?” changed my way of thinking. Over the years I have occasionally edged on the verge of what some may call a hoarder. I’m not proud of this but it came with the self-imposed title of crafter and always assuming I would one day need this or that […]

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Beginners Guide to Lawn Care: 3 Things All Homeowners Should Be Doing to Their Yards

I landscaped through college and early on in my professional career. There are several lawn care tips and tricks I learned through the years. Since, it’s spring time, and now that I have a yard of my own, I get to put them to the test. Here are my best tips for you that I […]

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