Review It Girl

     It is no secret that I am a dummy when it comes to investing. Saving? Sure. Being Miserly? Sure. Stocks? What?  So let me tell you about Acorns and how it took the guesswork out of things for me, and how,  passively,  from $5-$10 a month since 2019, I have grown my investment portfolio to over $3k. As a bonus as well, if you sign up using my link , you'll get a free $5 investment to start!      Disclaimer: All products in this blog post are affiliate links. You can also purchase without using the affiliate link, but using it helps me tremendously, so thank you!    Acorns Logo     So let's get into some details of why I love Acorns, besides the fact that it's super simple and easy to use to make passive income without trying...      The first thing you’ll notice about Acorns is how intuitive and user-friendly it is. From signing up to choosing your investment portfolio, the app walks you through each st...

     Hello! We are back in the U.S.A. and boy, do I have a lot to say about our amazing  honeymoon!     Before I get all the way into my rant, I just wanted to stay transparent and let you know that any links in today's post relating to G Adventures will be an affiliate link. Each time the link is used, I earn a bit for my investment account. No pressure to use these links of course, feel free to look up the site outside of my links if you prefer! Just wanted to be open and honest before we get started.      We decided to book through a group travel service because we didn't want to rough a new country alone, and after much research, we decided on G Adventures . We were not disappointed. This trip was everything we wanted and more!     First off, booking through the site was a dream. We were lucky and checked out all the trips we could go on during a sale!  Apparently, they have several of these per year, so if you like a speci...

    Hi all!     As you've probably seen from a few of my posts, a big goal is to stay a bit more eco-friendly in this consumerized world. I wouldn't say I'm a minimalist or simple living, but I do try to be thoughtful with my purchases and only buy items I feel I realistically need and will definitely reuse. If I can't reuse something, I want it to be biodegradable if I can find it in that form.     Here are two switches I made this year and why I love them...      Disclaimer : All Amazon products linked in this blog post are affiliate links.  You can also make a purchase without using the affiliate link, but using it helps me tremendously, so thank you!   Image Source      These reusable produce bags are crafted from 100% organic cotton mesh , offering a sustainable alternative to single‑use plastic bags. By switching to these washable bags, you can help cut down plastic waste , support eco‑friendly choices, and min...