“Am I going to get sick or even die if I catch this virus?” ; “How am I going to pay rent? Am I going to be evicted, lose my...

So the day has finally come! Vince finally popped the BIG question on December 14, 2019 and of course, I said “YES!” We decided to have a 2021 wedding so...

I had a conundrum of deciding whether to have a ball-out, spending spree weekend in Vegas versus the 100% opposite of party-hardying with camping, and being at peace and quiet...

Coming into money or being tight on money can change a person’s habits. But, no matter how much money or how little money you make, there are money saving habits...

What is the SouthWest Companion Pass and why you want it! It’s a benefit that allows you to choose your FAVORITE +1 to fly with you for free (does not...

  If there’s one thing I like to mindfully splurge and spend my money on, it’s FOOD! This past March I visited the Orange County / Anaheim area / Disneyland...

After having a pretty rough and grueling week, lack of sleep, and self-imposed willingness to overwork myself, I finally hit a breaking point. I hit my limit when something which...

Getting rejection letters left and right: some clean and quick, others long and agonizing. That week long waiting game between interviews only later you receive a letter stating “Thank you...

A new year, new me? It’s easy to make personal resolutions, but resolutions for couples are just as important. Also while some may argue New Year’s Resolutions are pointless or...

Short on holiday gift ideas? What could be better than the gift of learning?! To my fellow book worms! Here is a short list of The Orange Appeal’s favorite books...

As I write this, I’m thinking about how every morning my boyfriend, Vince, tells me “Have a productive morning!” after which we give each other our morning goodbye’s and X’s...

The winter months have arrived and it is nearing the season of giving. For me, I also view it as the season of SPENDING. One of my personal worries during...

Everything is okay in moderation, but my phone usage has become OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE! Every time I hear my phone beep or vibrate I get a little anxious and it probably...

Life is like a conveyor belt: your past self standing on one end, sending packages to present day you on the other end. A lot of things going on in...

Unique surroundings, different languages, foreign cultures, exotic foods, new experiences: traveling is one of the most exciting ways to explore what this big and diverse world has to offer! Contrary...

1. Coffee. Coffee is one of my vices, so this is a hard one to give up. Instead of Starbucks, Peet’s, or Philz coffee everyday I’ve started to make my...