With the election mere days away, I’m pretty darn tired of being bombarded by all the “Go Vote!” campaigns. Though I have several reasons why, the primary issue I have is that if you aren’t going to the polls without lots of peer pressure and expensive campaigns, you shouldn’t be voting in the first place. …
Category: Sarah’s Thoughts
I’m 21, and I’ve Already Bought My Last Vehicle
If you know me at all, you know I’m a simple person, and that’s highly evident in my choice of wheels. In December 2013, at age 17, I bought what I hope to be the last vehicle I’ll ever need. If you know me outside of my blog, you know that my last vehicle is nothing spectacular. Some …
Wanna Save a Ton of Money, Become a Paid Tourist, and Strengthen Your Marriage? Drive a Semi.
If you want to save (and make) some serious cash, do some traveling, and spend time with your spouse? Become a truck driver. I married Devin on October 15th of 2016, and we promptly jumped in a semi on October 24th. From October of 2016 to November of 2017, we were in that truck full …
My First (and Only) Blogging Income Report
If I’ve ever had you under the impression that Diamonds N’ Denim makes a lot of money- I’m sorry, because that’s soooo very wrong. My First Blogging Income Report, EVER Each year, this blog makes about $60-$100 via ads and about $10 per year via affiliate links (most of which come from links to …
Every Diamonds N’ Denim Post Ever
The blog has grown quite substantially over the past few years, making it increasingly more difficult to locate older posts. Instead of scrolling through archives, here’s a handy, all-on-one-page list. Of course, don’t forget about that nifty little search bar that’s to the side of or below this post (depending on if you’re viewing this …
Things that Keep Me Awake at Night
Hey, I care about you. No really, I mean it, and no matter who you are or what you’ve done, I hope you do well. Like, really, really well. That’s why I write so much free stuff for this blog. I try to work right at 40 hours a week as a freelancer, but I …
That Time My Honesty Cost Me an Interview
The Interview About two months ago, an employee from my former high school reached out to me, asking if she could interview me about my freelance business for the school website. Sure thing. She asked typical questions, such as “how did you start your business?”, “what attracted you to writing?”, and “how did you learn …
My 2018 S.M.A.R.T. Goals (because resolutions don’t work)
Take a peek at my eight blogging, finance, health, and personal goals for 2018
I have a 16 Piece Wardrobe
Minimalism has done so many wonderful things for me, including removing laundry folding from my life!!
4 Genius, Meaningful Low Budget, Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Procrastinators rejoice! Help is on the way!