This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclaimer here. New year, new goals! Every January, as I write out my new year's goals (or as some call resolutions!) I always include a personal finance goal. Sometimes three if I'm feeling extra ambitious. This year is no different, especially with the endless doomscrolling about … Continue reading Two High-Yield Savings Accounts [HYSAs] Worth Opening And Keeping in 2023
Author: CountingMyApples
An LA-based lifestyle blogger documenting her journey of self-discovery
5 Ways To Beat A Depressing Unemployment Slump
Tick tock tick tock tick tock When did the clock get so loud? Has it always been this loud? I wish clocks didn't exist because then I wouldn't have to be reminded of the fact that I've been unemployed for two months. I should have just stayed. Who cares if I was coming home with … Continue reading 5 Ways To Beat A Depressing Unemployment Slump
5 AMAZING Things To Do In Los Angeles This Weekend
Whether it's your first time visiting LA or you've lived here your whole life, there's always something to look forward to in this bustling metropolitan. In fact, whenever I have friends or family in town, I end up stressing out over having too much to do, instead of not having enough. (Does this count as … Continue reading 5 AMAZING Things To Do In Los Angeles This Weekend
Why A Marie Kondo Purge Won’t Solve Your Problems
Raise your hand if you've watched Marie Kondo's "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo" on Netflix. Wait... Raise both of your hands if you've binge-watched "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo" on Netflix! I first learned about Marie Kondo when I was still in college. I had flown back to Beijing for the summer to spend some … Continue reading Why A Marie Kondo Purge Won’t Solve Your Problems
How To Make Brown Sugar Sriracha Drumsticks
Have I mentioned how much I love sriracha sauce? I basically eat it with every meal, so an 18 oz jar usually lasts me around 1-2 months-- less if the weather has been extra cold. I put it on my fried rice, mac & cheese, pasta, dumplings, avocado toast, pho and so much more! Other … Continue reading How To Make Brown Sugar Sriracha Drumsticks
How I’m Crushing My 2019 Goals
One of my 2019 self-improvement goals is to read 14 books this year, which I know is not impressive, to say the least, compared to some people's goal to read 1 book per week... or 100 books for the year. That averages to almost 2 books a week! I can't fathom reading at that speed, … Continue reading How I’m Crushing My 2019 Goals
Counting My Apples 