Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman... a Black and Indian American woman as VP! Thank you Madam Vice President Kamala Harris for breaking this glass ceiling and for all the women who made it possible. #stillwithher
Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
——
@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail to go with his cookie. 🍪🍹 ⠀
Taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati downtown on Race Street.⠀
If you haven’t been I highly recommend for the vibes alone! But also the cocktails, desserts and customer service were 💯.⠀
The bar lounge area is decorated beautifully and was spacious so there was plenty of room for groups to safely distance from one another. ⠀
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Living · February 15, 2017

No-Spend Challenge Tips and 20 Things to Do

Try these tips for a successful Weekend, Week or Month long No-Spend Challenge and 20 free things to do so you can save money.

Have you ever tried a no-spend challenge? It’s just as it sounds. You go without spending any money (other than on necessities) for a set amount of time. I’ve seen week, weekend and month long challenges.

You restrict yourself from any extra purchases like going out to eat, entertainment, shopping, etc. While I like to think I don’t carelessly spend my money, I know that I’m guilty of buying coffee when I’m tired at work and stopping at Target when I really don’t need anything (it’s impossible to resist you, Target!).

With my travel bucket list growing every day, saving money and being more frugal with my income is currently a high priority for me. And what better time to cut back on spending than during the colder months when I’m pretty content staying cozy at my house.

I’ve seen no-spend challenges that are very restrictive, but I plan to give myself some leeway to purchase my regular groceries and obviously personal hygiene needs (soap, TP, deodorant! lol). I really don’t need to purchase gas either since I can commute with my BF. What’s cut is my visits to the coffee shop or vending machine for snacks or the extra items not on my shopping list at the grocery store. I’ve also got a pretty bad Amazon habit to quit.

Whether you’re trying a no-spend weekend, week or month (go you!) here are some totally free things to do to keep you busy and having some fun too.
Read! I have a big pile of books to be read and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Take this time to make a dent in the pile.
Watch movies and Netflix. Check out a new series or revisit an old favorite.
Get outside. Go for a walk around the neighborhood or visit a local park.
Hit the gym or try a free online workout. There are endless free workout ideas on Pinterest so you can try something new.
Declutter (get an early start on Spring cleaning!)
Go through your closets and split old clothes between a donate and selling pile. Serious bonus points if you make a profit during your no-spend challenge!
Play board games and cards.
Try a new hobby. I upgraded to a DSLR camera over the holidays and can definitely spend more time practicing taking pictures.
Volunteer! You’ll want to plan ahead on this one but there should be tons of volunteer opportunities in any neighborhood.
Visit a free museum or art gallery. Unfortunately, this is much easier if you live in or near a big city.
Organize and deep clean the kitchen. Go through the pantry and take stock of what you already have to eat. Challenge yourself to eat the food you already have in the house before going to the grocery store.
Do some virtual window shopping. Plan out who you’re Christmas shopping for this year and write out a list of what you’d like to get them. Tally up the estimated cost and use that as motivation to follow through with your no-spend challenge.
Bake! I have all the ingredients for baking at my house but rarely ever take the time to do it. Bake up some cookies, muffins or whatever you can with the items you’ve got.
Give yourself a mini spa day. I’m sure a lot of women like me have all the nail polish, files, face masks and more at home to treat yourself to a mini spa day without needing to spend a cent.
Review all of your bills and set your budget. This will put you on the right step moving forward after the challenge too.
Practice one of your talents.
Have a potluck with friends. Make what you can with your groceries and invite others to bring their own side dish. It’s a great way to spend time with friends without needing to go to another restaurant or bar.
Have a cooking challenge. Challenge yourself to make something in the kitchen to use up some of your pantry items or what’s leftover in your fridge. Hopefully you’ll realize how easy it is to use what you have instead of always buying more.
Meal plan and prep. Spend a few hours planning your meals for the week and prep everything you can. This is suuuch a timesaver for the week. I started meal prepping when I completed a Whole30 and it’s my favorite thing ever to plan out my meals and get everything organize over the weekend so that during the week I know exactly what I’m having for lunch and dinner everyday.
Stretch and Relax. Do some stretching or yoga and just relax for awhile. I know I’m guilty of always feeling like I need to be doing something with my free time, but sometimes it’s nice to just relax.
Make a list of the things you don’t miss. Think of the items or activities you aren’t missing out on during your no-spend challenge. Do you need to go out for lunch during the week? Take note of what you can continue to cut from your budget and also what you really miss so you can prioritize budgeting your money for the things most important to you.

Check out this article for 5 Things You Must Do Before Starting a No-Spend Challenge.

Have you ever tried a no-spend challenge? How did it go? Share your tips below. 

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Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman... a Black and Indian American woman as VP! Thank you Madam Vice President Kamala Harris for breaking this glass ceiling and for all the women who made it possible. #stillwithher
Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
——
@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail to go with his cookie. 🍪🍹 ⠀
Taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati downtown on Race Street.⠀
If you haven’t been I highly recommend for the vibes alone! But also the cocktails, desserts and customer service were 💯.⠀
The bar lounge area is decorated beautifully and was spacious so there was plenty of room for groups to safely distance from one another. ⠀
Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last we Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last week with Ryan and it’s so cute! 
Photo opps and lots of local businesses set up inside to safely shop. Swipe to see more of the vendors and the goodies we picked up from @andsundries! 🛍 🎄 #nky

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