Erica Gordon

The hotel staff are nicer and more generous towards you when you travel alone, too, and that may or may not be because you’re more polite to staff when you’re a solo traveler.

Do you dream of traveling or having a large savings account but find this to be impossible with your current monthly bills? Well, tiny living offers freedom from these financial issues by letting you dramatically reduce your expenses.

When you buy a beauty product that has multiple uses, it’s like scoring a bonus product without having to spend any extra cash.

Practical, functional, useful and fun travel essentials always make a great gift – especially if your mom travels often.

When planning the perfect vacation, it’s not just about where you go – it’s about when you go.

Don’t quit your day job (yet).

These items will help you pack smart and allow you to leave extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs.

You need a lavish, self-healing solo trip that shakes you out of the funk you’ve been trapped in, and makes you realize how amazing life is.

Your bedroom is both your sanctuary and your blank canvas to express who you are. The decor is a reflection of your personality and your sense of style, so it’s worth putting some time and effort into decorating your room.

11 awesome beauty products or at-home substitutions that work wonders without draining your bank account.

Keep calm and carry-on!

When you always think someone better is right around the corner, you’re allowing yourself to get distracted from the amazing person right in front of you.

You may not be at full-blown alcoholism yet, but if it looks like that is the direction you are heading in you can do something to change it now.

Many people believe that they only have a problem with alcohol if they drink every day or if they drink when they’re alone, but this is not the case. Here are some very real signs that your relationship with drinking is becoming problematic

Ladies, if the love of your life is your bestie – you’re going to want to get her a cute V-day gift. (And boys, you can still use this list to get ideas on gifts for your girl that won’t break the bank.)

That carefree, in-the-moment and opportunistic version of you shouldn’t be reserved for vacations. No, the awesome vacation-mode you should come out to play a lot more often.

Food addiction can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and depression. Like any addiction, food addiction can also damage your relationships with others.

You need someone to answer to, someone who keeps track of you, and someone who motivates you. You need a plan you won’t be able to duck out of.