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http://makingsenseofcents.com/ : Wedding Ideas

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:29:51 +0000

Just like you I plan to have my dog in the wedding... :) I really hope he lives up to that point though. Since I'm not even engaged yet I'll be following your wedding posts closely as inspiration!! :D Good luck w the planning!

From Shopping to Saving : 2012 Wrap-Up, Updates, and Holidays Recap

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:00:43 +0000

YAY! So happy that your 2012 was amazing!!! Happy New Year and hopefully I'll see you soon! <3

nitro:licious - fashion, trends, h&m, shopping, sneakers & lifestyle...who's got flava? : nitro:licious x Maison Martin Margiela with H&M Giveaway!

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:31:36 +0000

a. Santa Clara, CA b. 4, 37 c. Prada would be nice!

http://makingsenseofcents.com/ : Should I still be anonymous?

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:37:23 +0000

Actually.. I was anonymous too when I first started blogging. Mainly because I posted net worth at the time and my blog was mainly PF-related. But then I started to go into more fashion/cosmetics posts and I decided hell with it I'll remove the net worth and become visible. BUT. I was comfortable with the change at that time because my real friends/family did not know about the blog even when I "came out." Then I had a home tour & interview on The Everygirl this year and I was so proud of it that I posted it to Facebook and finally revealed my blog. Not very many real life friends and family have commented about my blog even though I'm sure a few people read it. I don't post details that I'm not comfortable with: mortgage, earnings, etc. so I think that makes me more comfortable. I think it all depends on what kind of personal content you want to post after you reveal yourself. My recent post September 2012 Budget Recap

From Shopping to Saving : If it\'s Free, What\'s Not to Like?

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 05:36:22 +0000

Yay! I'm happy ur back to bloggin!!! :D I wish could turn in my white large le pliage for a darker one... maybe if I get the guts I'll try to dip dye it!??!

http://makingsenseofcents.com/ : Do you take all of your vacation days?

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:52:46 +0000

WOW Michelle your old job sounds horrid :( I think no vacation days at all would put me off from even accepting an offer. Glad you're out of it now... everyone needs a bit of R&R :D My recent post Recent ASOS Sale Buys

From Shopping to Saving : Shopping Smart & Not Settling For Less

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:25:50 +0000

Ahhh! I literally just woke up to your email in my inbox :D :D how exciting! Thanks for letting me guest post, J!! This is my first ever guest post =} <3

From Shopping to Saving : The \"No One Cares What You Wear\" Experiment

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:38:55 +0000

I feel that jeans you can get away with wearing multiple times in a row. Maybe two days max? Tops...not really. Jackets, sure. And I also agree that colorful items get noticed more often... Justin said one time a co worker kept wearing pink pants 5 days and a row and since it was pink he noticed it and thought it was kind of gross. I don't wash things after every wear though, only if it really needs it.

From Shopping to Saving : PF Link Love: Fave Reads of the Week, The I Broke My Phone Edition

Sat, 9 Jun 2012 04:15:04 +0000

I wear a tank top and shorts! or a big shirt! haha :D

http://makingsenseofcents.com/ : Saving While on Vacations

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:32:11 +0000

I use Tripadvisor to find the cheapest yet highest-rated accomodation I can find. For car rentals.. I signed up for USAA membership (its free) and used their code for a Hertz discount. In Kauai we ended up paying $365 for a non-4WD for 7 days. We ended up with a free upgrade to a Mustang convertible! Now I'm using miles and points to save on vacations... tomorrow we're staying at the Hyatt in Monterey by redeeming Hyatt points (plus a measly $22/night fee. Oh well.) Next year's trip to Fiji also will be paid in points: we'll only pay the taxes and fees on 2 RT economy tix. Hotel will be booked through Starwood for points plus $60 or so per night. Yay cheap travel! My recent post Review: Skinceuticals Retinol 0.5

http://makingsenseofcents.com/ : Buying Too Much House

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:34:46 +0000

I still think I'd like larger home than my 876 square feet (2 bed, 2 bath) I'm good now on my own but when I get married and the boy moves in... eeesh. Just thinking about it makes me a little anxious! :( My recent post NOTD: Sally Hansen Ring my Shell and Spoiled Jewelry Heist

From Shopping to Saving : Money Psychology: Why Do We Have to Save Money?

Sat, 7 Apr 2012 00:02:06 +0000

Honestly I don't have separate savings goals... I just sock my money away into one separate high interest account and that's it. I try my best to save a lot and then when a big purchase looms (say, over $100) I usually don't buy until I feel like I REALLY need it or the time is right (like if I've been wanting it for more than a year and now its on sale and its NEVER on sale). This system isn't perfect though... :T

Give Me Back My Five Bucks : Living together with one income

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:21:09 +0000

That is really nice of him to consider your feelings and financial needs during his schooling time. I had to deal with it for more than 2 years and sometimes I felt like my BF wasn't as appreciative especially when it came to chores. You are a lucky girl =) My recent post Hiiii

Fabulously Broke in the City : Holiday Gift Guide for Her: Gifts under $100

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:07:39 +0000

OMGEE those chewie plushes are to die for! they remind me of my dog :) ehhe My recent post Happy Thanksgiving

Fabulously Broke in the City : The most unsatisfying degrees ranked by college degree

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 06:53:35 +0000

I'm a Chem Engineer.. but there is NO correlation between my Chem E major and what I'm doing in my semiconductor job now... probably because I focused on BioEng. I guess I'm satisfied in that I feel pretty stable right now as far as career path goes....I'm just happy to have a decent paying job..... but this definitely isn't my passion. Honestly I chose the major because at the time I disliked chemistry the least and Chem E had (and still has) a ton of job prospects. If I ever won the lotto I'd be outta there, stat!! :P

http://beautyandgardens.blogspot.com/ : Black Floral Hand Mirror

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:30:38 +0000

wow! I have this exact same mirror.. bought it in Japan at Daiso.. I think I've seen it in another Daiso here in Cali. We're mirror twins! hehe. I use it everyday to apply mascara :) <3 elle

Fabulously Broke in the City : The Food of France

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:17:17 +0000

zomg FB... i CANNOT get over your foodie pics! Dying over here.. haha. And macarons at mcdonalds!?? I'm so jealous!!

Fabulously Broke in the City : Yes, I ate the whole box.

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:34:03 +0000

ahhh macarons! I've made them for my etsy shop and I stilll havnt eaten any yet. I'm dying to try very soon since I heard a mall nearby my apartment sells them! :D Great pics! I love how the litchi and tea macarons look!!

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : 5 Year Travel Plan: Making Your Travel Dreams a Reality

Wed, 5 May 2010 18:52:12 +0000

Woo!! I love traveling! I booked a trip to Japan in September with my sister.. flight per person was $659 and we're staying for 2 weeks for $2240 per person using a British tour group (I highly recommend them, I went when I was 17 and I just HAD to use them again this year, they are THAT good) Plus it's a mix of Americanized hotels and more traditional Japanese inns and the tour guides are always with you the entire way. http://insidejapantours.com/japan-small-group-tou...

nitro:licious - fashion, trends, h&m, shopping, sneakers & lifestyle...who's got flava? : Corso Como "Ballasox" Flats

Wed, 5 May 2010 16:14:48 +0000

:( Martin + Osa is closing but I'm getting these today since they're on sale