Budget and the Bees

Natalie’s Favorites: Grenada

by Caton October 27, 2014 ~ 16 Comments

If you’ve been following our blog for a while you might know that Cat and I met on a tiny island in the Caribbean. Although I write more about my recent move to New York, I lived in Grenada just shy of three years. I really loved it there, and I’ll miss it more and […]

The Buzz Around the Web #9

by Caton October 24, 2014 ~ 4 Comments

My twins turned 7 months old yesterday, and this whole entire year has been a blur. I honestly can’t believe that 2014 is coming to a close so quickly. As they get older, I think more and more about how I want them to love traveling like my husband and I do. Even more than […]

How To Organize Your Desk

by Caton October 22, 2014 ~ 15 Comments

My desk is the first thing you see when you walk in my apartment door. It’s long, narrow, and a crisp white color so everything is reflected off of its surface. It tends to get cluttered easily. Since I’m in charge of paying bills, running three blogs, and taking care of things like thank you […]

Reuse and Recycle Around the Home to Save Money

by Caton October 20, 2014 ~ 15 Comments

In my quest to save as much money as possible and live a little greener, I’ve adopted some habits that, in my opinion, really do make a difference. You can save everything until you become a hoarder buried in your own home. Even toilet paper rolls can be collected and turned into DIY wall art! […]

The Buzz Around the Web #8

by Caton October 17, 2014 ~ 1 Comment

I’ve seen several great travel posts over the last couple weeks, especially a few Italy guides over at Guten Blog Y’all that have made me nostalgic for my study abroad days. I’ll always want to return to Italy, but there are a ton of places that still need to be crossed off my list. I […]

Ask the Bees: How Do You Avoid Arguing on Vacation?

by Caton October 15, 2014 ~ 7 Comments

We got a great question from one of our readers, and I’m sure it’s one everyone can relate to. Check it out below along with our response. Of course, we’d love to hear your take on it in the comments as well! Hi Cat and Natalie! I have a traveling question for you that I […]

Are you late? So late? For a very important date?

by Caton October 13, 2014 ~ 18 Comments

It’s been about two months since I’ve moved and had a whole new life to adjust to. Things are stable for me at the moment, but my husband, on the other hand, has a different schedule every week. It’s actually really great for him, but some weeks he’s had to leave home at 5 a.m. […]

The Buzz Around the Web #7

by Caton October 10, 2014 ~ 1 Comment

I’m proud of myself this week. I’ve taken my kids outside of the house every single day except for one. It’s really, really challenging to get my two kids ready to go and out the door but I’ve prevailed. I find my days go by faster and I’m able to clear my head a little […]

How to Get Enough Sleep

by Caton October 8, 2014 ~ 20 Comments

I know it’s kind of ridiculous that I’m the one writing about how to get enough sleep. I mean after all, I’ve hardly slept an entire night in the past YEAR. Between being pregnant with twins and then having them, I’ve been in a pretty sleep deprived state for a while. However, at the same […]

New York Travel Guide: Part 1

by Caton October 6, 2014 ~ 8 Comments

I had a surreal experience last weekend. After my husband and I had a delicious Cuban dinner in Manhattan with friends, the four of us walked off our meals by exploring Central Park. The night was perfect. It wasn’t too cold and Central Park was a new experience for hubs and I. I was in […]