Category Archives: Life

Budget Challenge: Going on a 30-Day Spending Freeze

Oh, man did this guest post come at the right time! Savannah from Sincerely Savannah is here today to share some great tips for how to go on a 30 day spending freeze to get your budget back in check! After splurging during our trip, I’m now considering this method to get myself back on track. Read on for her great tips!

There are few feelings worse than looking at your finances and realizing – in a sudden, panicky way – that your situation is dire. Such woes can occur to anyone, particularly someone obsessed with style and fashion. Have no fear – there are ways to combat a spending crisis.

Budget Challenge: How to Go on a 30 Day Spending Freeze / hellorigby seattle lifestyle blog

One way is to take it in stride: You can make long-term saving goals. The second way – my personal preference – is to embark on a spending freeze. In other words, determine a specific amount of time in which all excess spending will be eliminated. Bid a temporary adieu to the things you want, and purchase only necessities. The guidelines below will pertain to a 30-day period, but you can customize your freeze to meet your saving needs. To undergo your own spending freeze, consider the following guidelines:

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Seattle’s New Flower Delivery Service: Petal City & Giveaway!

Product Sample: Complimentary flowers were provided to me in exchange for this review.

When Emma, owner of new Seattle flower delivery service, Petal City, emailed me asking if she could send me a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, I really couldn’t say no. I mean, is there a woman out there who hates receiving flowers? I think not.

Seattle's New Flower Delivery Service, Petal City / hellorigby seattle lifestyle blog

Conveniently, these brightened my day before I got my wisdom teeth out. I had been a stress mess all day and having Emma pop by with these beauties, and an infectious smile made me feel better. And that’s just why Emma does it. In her words: “The best part of Petal City is connecting with our customers. As soon as they see the flowers, their eyes light up, and they’re instantly overjoyed. I’m often enveloped in a hug immediately. What better job could there possibly be?”

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Celebrating My Dad & Giveaway

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My dad is the ultimate caregiver and a dedicated family man, and I’m super lucky to have him. I know that sounds a little out of the ordinary since we typically identify our mothers as a caregiver, but my dad dedicated himself to the care of his entire family.

Nautica Voyage Gift Set Flat Lay with Men's Accessories & Cologne / hellorigby seattle beauty blog

Growing up, my parents had a unique lifestyle compared to my other friends’ parents. In the morning, my parents typically didn’t wake up and go to work. My dad didn’t put on a suit and tie and go off to his job in corporate America. My dad stayed home and for most of my life was a caregiver to my grandparents.

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Wisdom Teeth & May Beauty Empties

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Long time no blog! If you didn’t hear via the social media, I took a little blog break last week while I got my wisdom teeth out. Prior to Thursday’s surgery, you could say my week was interesting. Also TL;DR for those that need it: Last week sucked, I didn’t die during surgery, and now I’m back. For those that do want to read, read on!

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Seattle Food Tours Blogger Meetup

A couple of weekends back, I ventured downtown despite some insane traffic (due to all the events happening that weekend and lane closures) to meet up with a group of bloggers for the Seattle Food Tours at Pike Place Market! Of course this post is also timely because I just shared where to eat, shop, and what to do in Seattle at Have Need Want. Talk about kismet, right?

Pike Place Market: Public Market Center Sign / hellorigby seattle lifestyle and fashion blog

Our adventure began in the heart of Pike Place Market, hearing the history of how it began, how it almost was destroyed, and how the people of the city resurrected it. It’s one of my favorite places to recommend to new visitors to Seattle. From the farmers to the artisans to the amazing food available in just a few steps in every direction, Pike Place has it all.

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