August was a month of ups and downs. I went to Second Saturdays and got to try a delicious new plant-based restaurant and some new items of one of my favorite food trucks. But, sadly I had to say goodbye to the trees in my backyard. Even though August had its ups and downs, I was able to get all my cosplays but one for Dragon Con. So, here’s a wrap-up of my August and what I have planned for September.

Being in college doesn’t mean you have to eat Ramen noodles every night or become a regular at your favorite fast-food restaurant. Eating out can be expensive when you’re in college. It’s also the not healthiest thing you can do for yourself while you’re working hard to achieve your college goals. You can still enjoy healthy and delicious vegan meals that are easy to make. Even if you’re new to cooking, and only know basics, these vegan meals are easy to make and are perfect for all skill levels. You can easily find all the ingredients at your local grocery store. So ditch the ramen noodles and ordering take-out, and get in the kitchen and cook yourself one of these five delicious vegan meals.

With college life comes newfound freedom, and challenges. One of those challenges you’ll be faced with in college is budgeting. You’re not going to be making a lot of fun, and with countless experiences and opportunities, it’s tempting to indulge and rely on your parents for financial safety. But if you can learn to manage your money as a college student, you’ll live a financially stable life after college. So if you don’t want to be a broke college student, here are some tips on creating and keeping a budget.

Hello, this post is going to be something different, because I’ve been nominated for The Blogger Recognition Award by Ashlee from Ashlee Nicole Explained. She’s a hardworking and kind lifestyle blogger who shares her love of food, makeup, and other interests on her blog. You can check out her post here. Thank you for the nominations, Ashlee!

Sometimes my schedule is packed, and creating a meal plan from scratch can be overwhelming. I’ll sit for hours scrolling through Pinterest looking for recipe ideas without getting close to putting together a meal plan. So when it comes to meal planning, I like to keep things simple and save time with themed dinner nights. My favorite night of the week is Taco Tuesday because there is always a delicious Mexican recipe on the menu. Sometimes its tacos, and I experiment with different fillings. Or we’ll have my favorite taco filling and eat sweet potato tacos.