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You may have heard about overnight oats before, but have you given this breakfast craze a try? Overnight oatmeal is the perfect instant breakfast that takes no time to prepare. It’s so easy to make healthy overnight oats with milk. These plain overnight oats are a blank canvas for add-ins and toppings such as fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, or spices. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What are Overnight Oats? I know you are curious. In essence, overnight oats are your choice of oatmeal soaked in your favorite type of milk, (and...

In the mid-2000s, Renan Ozturk and I drove from Yosemite Valley to Oakhurst for groceries. I’d been climbing on Washington’s Column while Ozturk had been camping at the top of El Capitan, laying siege to a free attempt on the granite monolith. After figuring out who had the cheapest carrots, we stopped by the discount grocery store to stock up on dented cans of corn. Before leaving, we circled the store’s shipping zone. We hopped in the Dumpster, searching for extra boxes of spaghetti, day-old tomatoes, or even stale Pop-Tarts to fuel our climbing endeavors. It’s hard to imagine swimming in rotten food as...

1. I filled out a Nielsen survey I got an envelope from them with two visible dollar bills in it. Soooo, I opened it and found a little survey to mail in. I took a minute to fill it out, popped it in the mail, and I will get another $5 from them for my time. Sometimes these small frugalities feel pointless to me because I am currently hemorrhaging money in the direction of my lawyer. Like, ok, great, I’m getting $7, but I have paid my lawyer WAY MORE than $7. However…what I know is that I will not...

Get over 20 ideas for star perler beads! If a star is one of your favorite symbols, you’ll love these fun and colorful patterns for all skill levels. My obsession with stars started when I was ten years old. For Christmas that year I received – in my stocking no less – a sterling silver bracelet of linked stars. It was completely unexpected, but one of the best presents that I ever received. Think about that. All the gifts you’ve ever gotten in your life . . . which is your favorite? It might not necessarily be the Barbie Dream...

If you’re lucky enough to score a weekend away at your friends’ summer cottage by the sea, don’t spoil the weekend by bringing a lame host gift. Now is not the time to clear your pantry out of boxes of stale chocolates and snacks that have been sitting there for over a year. What makes a great host gift? The key is to put some thought into your choice. First, think about what your friends like to do. If they are into boating, a cooler or an assortment of colorful beach towels would be an excellent choice. Cycling? How about...