Happy Hour Series: Jerry’s Bar
We’re loving Northern Liberties lately! I first caught wind of Jerry’s Bar because of their Sunday jazz brunch, but, living in Center City, NoLibs is kiiiind of a hike for brunch on the weekends. I’ve...
View ArticleOur 14 Favorite Quotes from the PA Conference for Women 2016
On Thursday, October 6, a record-breaking 9,000 women filled the halls and ballrooms at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the PA Conference for Women’s 13th year. The theme of the conference was...
View ArticleHappy Hour Series: Good Dog Bar
In a city where upscale eateries abound and every new bar is helmed by a celebrity chef with celeb-status prices, Good Dog Bar is a welcome breath of fresh air. It’s a few steps above a dive bar, and...
View ArticleHappy Hour Series: Weekend Edition
You know we love the traditional weekday happy hour, but those of you who are weekend warriors, like myself, might feel gypped. Luckily, weekend happy hours do exist! And we’ve rounded up our...
View ArticleHappy Hour Series: Bar Bombón
Whereeee, oh where, in the City of Philadelphia can you go to grab a marg and a slew of vegan-friendly options to sate your need for after-work tacos? Bar Bombón – 133 South 18th Street is your...
View Article22 Ways to Get Unstuck from a Rut
I had a conversation with a friendly recently, in which she expressed her frustration at feeling like she was “in a rut”. Watching friends and peers move forward while you feel determinedly stuck in...
View ArticleHoliday Cocktails for the Broke Girl
We’re all about saving money in this corner of the Internet – but we’ll be damned if living frugally means giving up a good time! When your December paychecks are diverted towards gifts for family,...
View Article7 Financial New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Twenty-Somethings
January is the time of the year to get your stuff together. While for many, that means cutting back on alcohol and sweets, it can also mean assessing and improving your financial health – not just...
View Article31 Things to Do in the Winter in Philadelphia (That AREN’T Holiday-Related)
Let’s face it: when it’s frigid outside, the only place we want to be? Is in. (There’s probably a graph somewhere with detailed data that proves an undeniable correlation between cold weather and lack...
View ArticleHow to Complete Your Own Shopping Ban or No Spend Challenge
Recently, we’ve found ourselves totally infatuated with the idea of a personal shopping ban, or “no spend” challenge. Whether it’s Cait Flanders’ year-long (well, make that TWO year long) ban from...
View ArticleInterview Etiquette 101: The Follow Up
How do you make a strong, lasting impression after you leave an interview? Following up is key! Although a sometimes forgotten step, following up is possibly the most important part of any job hunt. A...
View ArticleLoyalty Programs that are Actually Worth It
It seems like EVERY store has a loyalty program nowadays. Some send coupons to your inbox, some rewards accrue based on money spent (some do both!), but not all of them are really worth your time or...
View ArticleHow to Get the Salary You Want
What’s the best way to get the salary you want? You have to ask for it. It might sound like common sense, but there are a lot of people who don’t ask or negotiate for the salary they think they’re...
View ArticleBest Easter Brunch Spots in Philly
Easter is a brunch holiday. As you probably already know, brunch for the whole family can get pretty pricey. Some restaurants are offering prix fixes options, others are preparing special Easter brunch...
View Article10 Easy Easter Brunch Recipes
If you’re skipping brunch out in favor of hosting your own brunch this Easter, these recipes have you covered! Because hosting brunch is better when you can enjoy your mimosa instead of manning the...
View ArticleOur Top Takeaway from The Blog Connect Conference
Year 2 of The Blog Connect is in the books! We spent the majority of last weekend talking all things blogging at the PHLbloggers annual Blog Connect conference. This year, the conference was a 1 1/2...
View Article5 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund That are Productive, But Not Boring
Getting a tax refund is like when you would get cash for your birthday as a kid. Here is this beautiful pile of money, gifted once a year, given for no discernible reason. Each birthday, you would...
View ArticleThrow a Memorial Day BBQ for Under $100
If you’re like us, you want every party you host to be #MarthaStewartgoals, but you might feel like your bank account dictates more of a “Martha in jail” party. Luckily we’ve got you covered with all...
View Article5 Must-Have Items in your Picnic Basket
The warmer weather is finally here and we’re taking full advantage! We love going outside every chance we get, and what better way to get outside than to have a picnic? We’ve got the sun, the warmth...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Philly Bucket List
If you haven’t heard, I’m going to rip the bandaid right off and let you know that I’m leaving Philly in 100 days. (I’m allergic to feelings, so please hold back your tears, but know that I’ll miss...
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