This post is part of a sponsored conversation, I've partnered with U.S. Cellular to bring you tips on how to protect your phone from the sun and water this summer. We wear sunscreen to protect ourselves from the sun, but have you ever thought about what those harmful rays can do to your smart phone? I'm sure there have been a few instances this summer where your phone … [Read more...]

This post is sponsored by U.S. Cellular. U.S. Cellular has the latest mobile devices, like the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8, paired with their high-quality fast network, you can keep your home safe, even when you're not there. There are several devices, ranging in price from less than $20 to around $200 that can go a long way toward ensuring a more relaxing … [Read more...]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KempsLocallyCrafted #CollectiveBias After what feels like an eternity of winter, the warmer weather is finally making it's way and that means that we almost always have ice cream on hand. Is there any better way to spend the end of a Summer day than enjoying ice cream on … [Read more...]

You know what they say about rock bottom? That you can only go up from there. Well, in the spectrum of money making and career-wise I've been pretty fricken low. I've been working really hard to figure out what it is that I actually love in life and what the heck do I want to do when I grow up. Then I read some business and self-help books, like you do when you're on rock … [Read more...]

Nobody loves filing taxes. It doesn't matter how straightforward they are, they're annoying. You know what's even worse? Owning a small business, like this website, and having to file taxes. I get paid little bits here and there from a ton of different places, it's a lot to keep track of. Not to mention all of the crap I have to buy to keep this business running. I've got to … [Read more...]

These past two weeks I've been kicking butts and taking names. A few months ago I read the book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson, and it was this great inspirational swearing filled book about well, not giving a fuck. It helped me realize what I didn't want in my life, and those terrible feelings and thoughts that I needed to get out of my head, like … [Read more...]

I love Love. It's Valentine's Day so I can say love an excessive amount, right? Love it.  Anyway, Love's new trailer came out and it's a great reminder of why this show is so freaking great. You have two people in the most complicated messed up relationship, and it just feels so real. At the end of the first season I didn't even know if I wanted Gus and Mickey together … [Read more...]

As technology advances so does our access to education. Years ago if you wanted to learn a new language you would have to spend a small fortune on expensive software or spend a lot of time in classes. Now you can download an app on your U.S. Cellular phone, like the Apple iPhone 7, and you’re on your way to learning a new language. this post is part of a sponsored coversation … [Read more...]

Business trips should probably be all business, or at least mostly business and maybe a little bit of fun. Most of the time though, it's a huge test of your alcohol tolerance.  This is the story of tacos, and why you shouldn't have fancy tacos at 2 in the morning ever. Last weekend we were in Cleveland, Ohio. First, let's talk about that weather. Holy crap as someone who has … [Read more...]

Plumbing is not an incredibly fun thing to fix. It's gross and we don't like to think about it, right? Which is why I think we would rather just deal with the fact that the sink is draining slowly, or just stop thinking about how much hair is probably down your shower drain. It's something we all dread but there comes a time when you have to accept it, you have an issue and it … [Read more...]