For Kate Bennett, ghost hunting is a daily occurrence. Not because she particularly believes in them, but because it pays the bills. As the producer of a paranormal investigation TV show, it’s her job to give the viewers what they want: a spooky vibe, maybe a couple jump scares, and an overall feeling that maybe…
Every Single Purchase I’ve Put On My Credit Card In 2019 So Far
Despite being raised to mind my manners, I’ve come to accept that I’m hugely nosy — especially when it comes to money. In most cases, I draw the line at asking people how much money they make, but I’m always interested in talking about how they budget, what they spend, and how they save and/or…
Minimalism, KonMari, and living the “ideal” organized life
I’ve written before about how I accidentally became a minimalist in college. It started out as a logistical necessity, but in the last few years it’s become kind of an obsession. In 2017 I read Marie Kondo’s hit book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. While I think some aspects of her method are a…
3 Specific Ways I Wish I’d Fixed My Money Fears & Issues Sooner
When it comes to money, I spent the first several years of my adult life behaving like the proverbial ostrich. I kept my head buried in the sand, hoping my money fears would pass me by. Once I finally drummed up the courage to pop my head out and look around, I learned that there…
Review: Wildwood Dancing [Book club]
This review contains spoilers. Castle Piscul Dracului and the surrounding woods have a haunted and tragic reputation, but for Jena and her four sisters it’s their beloved home. They’ve spent their childhoods roaming the grounds and discovering the castle’s secrets — including a hidden portal only they can use. Through this portal lies the Other…