A blog by 20-something women just trying to figure life out one do-over at a time.

Boxycharm First Impressions (June/July)
For about a year now I have wanted to buy a subscription to Boxycharm. I have put it off because I was thinking that $20 was too much a...

A Weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine
When a friend told me that she was going to get married in Maine, I looked at her and said "Why Maine?" She proceeded to try and explain...

Eyeshadow Palettes That Kill It Every Single Time
If you’re in the market for a new eyeshadow palette, look no further. I love putting on eyeshadow. I feel like it transforms any look....

Don't Break the Bank! 3 Weeknight Meals on a Budget from Aldi
After first moving in with my now-husband, we really were on our own for the first time. Sure, we both lived in apartments in college and...

The Best Italian Style Pasta Salad EVER
As I entered into my late twenties, I realized that I did not have a classic staple in my southern cooking repertoire: a good pasta salad...

Snack Attack- Marshall's Edition
Wandering through Marshall's today, I went down THE AISLE. The aisle that I always want to buy a thing or two, but somehow always talk...

Grace & Stella Mud Mask Review
As many consumers and beauty obsessors, I receive the monthly subscription of Ipsy. I love receiving little trials and testers of...

Marshall's Planner and Stationary Haul
As a teacher, there is nothing I love more than getting my new planner for the year. While I make my lesson plans digitally (thanks...

Best of Ipsy Awards
I’ve been an ipsy subscriber for about 4 years. I absolutely love getting sample sizes of products to try before I buy. Recently, Ipsy...

Spring 2019 FabFitFun Review
Let me preface this post by saying that I paid for this subscription for myself. We are nowhere near popular enough for sponsorships,...

Hobby Lobby Haul, Y’all!
As you all well know, Hobby Lobby does not mess around when it comes to being ahead of the curve for seasonal decorations. I went to the...

Why NSYNC is the Best Boy Band of All Time
You have some major NSYNC fans over here at Ok, but for real this time. Especially your girl, Abigail. I remember the feeling of...

Stella's Go-To Stir Fry
This is a great recipe that is easily alterable based on the ingredients you have, the taste buds of your house, and the amount of care...

Bargain Spring and Summer Dress Haul
There is nothing that my mom and I love to do together more than shop. But shopping sales adds something special to any shopping outing....

Wine Not? 6 Ways to Keep it Together at the Open Wedding Bar
Wedding season is upon us... and so is wine!

Airbnb over Traditional Hotels, Every Time
Since before we were married, my husband and I have made it a goal to travel together. Whether it be local weekend trips or ones across...

Pork Dumplings 2 Ways
Both my husband and I are lovers of Asian cuisine. One of my favorite appetizers served at many Asian restaurants are dumplings. While...

The Shame of Two Little Letters
Most people have a love-hate relationship with these two letters; most have no issue saying it and surviving the repercussions. This...

Why You Should Go On a Carnival Cruise
When I got engaged, I underestimated the number of decisions that I would actually have to make. Some of these decisions were difficult,...
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