Whether studying abroad or volunteering in another country, there are so many things to know before you go! Here are some questions I would ask myself for when I live abroad again! I lived in Argentina for 18 months and just got back from a study abroad in Ecuador. Even though they are both in […]
“Mom, what’s for dinner?” Sound familiar? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve linked some of our favorite tried-and-true recipes, too! Simple Meal Ideas (to get you started!) Alfredo Bagel Pizzas Baked Potatoes Barbacoa BBQ Chicken Beef Stew Beef Stroganoff Beef Tacos Black Bean Burgers BLTs Breakfast for Dinner Burrito Bowls Burritos Caesar Salad Calzones […]
My husband loves to cook, but the meal-planning has always rested on my shoulders. Grocery shopping, budgeting, and come up with another new idea of what to serve… it was a little overwhelming! Especially since I was happy eating cereal for every meal when I was single! But meal planning has also saved me a […]
**This post contains affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission based on your purchases at no extra cost to you! Thanks for supporting This Blue Dress! To go along with this month’s theme of all things Food (insert very large cheesy grin because food is the BEST!), I thought I’d give a […]
We love saving and earning money almost as much as we love to spend it! These apps will help you save a little money or earn a little money- every bit helps, right? And don’t worry- we’ve only shared apps we actually use ourselves, so we know that these are legit. If you sign up […]
In high school, we were required to take a personal finance class. Credit cards are a HUGE topic in finance and the only thing my teacher told me was “do not get a credit card”. No questions asked. I was taught to be afraid of credit cards because they are culprit behind debt. Then last […]
Two summers ago my best friend introduced me to the wonderful creation that is grocery pickup. It entails ordering groceries straight from your phone and then picking them up at a later time. You don’t have to get out of your car, they do the loading for you. You literally pull up, wait a few […]
When I graduated from high school, I knew I was going to college, but I had no idea what I wanted to study. My teachers told me to find a career that fit my passions and my goals, but I couldn’t find one. I loved music so I followed a path to graduate with a […]
Disney planning takes a lot of time, but you’ll be glad you did it! Here are things I specifically did or wish I had done for our trip this year to the Happiest Place on Earth. *Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, but only for the best stuff, and it doesn’t cost you extra! Thanks […]
Raise your hand if you are NOT busy! ……….anyone? Ok, so we have established that everyone is busy. Students have papers to write and books to study, workers have deadlines and meetings, and parents have meals to cook and kids to entertain. We are busy busy people in 2019! With so much to do and […]
If you are new to fitness (or you’re like me and you’re “new” to fitness several times a year), you may need to restock on some of the fitness essentials. I have compiled a list of my favorite workout necessities to get you back on track with your fitness goals. Athletic Accessories *This post […]
Steam is a free entertainment platform that you can use on almost any device. You can buy and download thousands of games and and connect with other gamers without the need of a particular gaming console. The website is easy to use and uses filters and tags to help you find the games that will […]
*We’re excited to have Madison’s husband, Alex, guest post for us! Math class have you feeling like this? Everyone has that math class that completely destroys your mind, grade, and life for however long you take it; Or maybe that’s just math in general for you. Either way, it seems like you’re trapped with no […]
