This post contains several affiliate links. This just means that I get a {v. small} amount of $$$ when you shop through my links! Capsule collections didn’t seem like they would actually work. How would I not get bored of…
How I Afford to Live in NYC As A Graduate Student + Budget Spreadsheet Template!
My top question in my DM’s and when I ask for questions for my #AskGabby segment is “how in the heck do you afford to live in NYC as a graduate student?” To be honest, I have no clue. No,…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Being Fabulous on a Budget
The top comment on this look when I posted it to Instagram was “how chic are you?” and “why are you so fabulous?” I’ve decided to take a larger focus on style posts since I actually have people to take…
Holding On To Those Special Memories
This post contains several affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the brands that support us. So, fall is here. The temperatures have dropped and the leaves are dying. And, I’m snuggled in my bed writing this blog post after a…
5 Healthy Habits To Add To Your Routine
So, now that I’ve finally been settled in for a month and 3 weeks now (woah). It’s finally time to slow down into a normal-ish routine. YES, that means bringing back the budget and making smarter choices when it comes…
What’s the Roast | Vol II: On the Go
Hannah and I have decided to rotate every Wednesday to give you personal updates on what we’ve been doing and what we’re into from week to week. Catch me every other week with some updates, resources, and tips that I…
My Christmas Wishlist!
There are several affiliate links sprinkled throughout this post! Thanks for supporting The Swirl. On Black Friday, my mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas. Every single year it gets harder and harder to try and figure out what…
How To: Getting In the Holiday Spirit During Finals!
** This is a sponsored collaboration with Basic Invite. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.** It’s finally December, meaning that I don’t have to pretend that I haven’t been listening to my Christmas playlist since November 1, my…
How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck: College Textbooks!
Out of all the back-to-college shopping that I have to do, buying textbooks is my least favorite thing ever. Who wants to spend hundreds of dollars on a book that they may not even actually need to buy?! Literally no…
My Favorite Budget College Apartment Decor Stores!
This post contains a few affiliate links. This won’t change the price of the products; we’ll just make a few dollars from your purchase! Thanks for supporting The Swirl Blog. One of my favorite things about having an apartment is…
A College Girl’s Budget Friendly Healthy Grocery List + Printable!
I love grocery shopping! It’s honestly a blast; I love going down a nice, clean store and picking up new ingredients to create some healthy yet tasty meals. I’ve had a pretty limited ability to do any major gourmet cooking…
A College Girl’s Guide to Grocery Shopping!
Hi hi, it’s me again. I’ve had a tremendous case of writer’s block. It honestly was kind of upsetting for me because I have always had something that I really felt was pressing to talk about up here. But, once I took…