Dearest frugal friends, I’m sitting here on The Marshmallow, “Green Finch and Linnet Bird” is streaming from my Spotify and my cat, Snowy, is diligently grooming herself next to the real estate textbook I recently cast aside in frustration. This is a melancholy post, as it hails my resignation [...] Continue Reading

This is a difficult post to write. “‘Individuals will get some kind of high from an addictive behavior like shopping," says Engs. ‘Meaning that endorphins and dopamine, naturally occurring opiate receptor sites in the brain, get switched on, and the person feels good, and if it feels good they [...] Continue Reading

"I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it." "It’s a new era in fashion - there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming [...] Continue Reading

You all know that Sarah is the resident bargain shopper extraordinare and I have been trying to learn from her on how to get the very best deals at Goodwill and other second hand stores.  You may even remember my somewhat questionable results when left on my own at a Goodwill in my town.  Well - [...] Continue Reading

Oh! <WARNING: GIRLY POST AHEAD> I am so excited! First, let me just clue you in on the psyche of Sarah: I guess I am what’s called a “visionary”--no, let me rephrase that. I am an ADD, excitable girl who often comes up with spontaneous ideas that get her super excited. I must, [...] Continue Reading

It’s confession time. Well, you see...once upon a time, Starbucks lab technicians concocted a great and terrible mixture of goodness and decided to market it as the NEW “Starbucks Valencia Orange Refresher.” That day spelled my doom. It was love at first sip. [...] Continue Reading