Julie Pennell's Recent Articles - Refinery29

11 Travel Hacks The Tourism Industry Doesn't Want You To Know

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15 Trips To Take Before You Turn 30

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How To Save Thousands On Your Wedding

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You CAN Afford To Travel — Here's How

Is your Pinterest board trying to tell you something? If you find yourself staring at the same pictures of clear-water tropical beaches, scenic

by Julie Pennell

10 Essential Ingredients You Should Always Have In Your Fridge

Life doesn’t always allow for intricate, Pinterest-inspired recipes. Sometimes, you just want to spontaneously cook something delicious without

by Julie Pennell

How To Purge Everything You Don't Need From Your Home

Out with the old, in with the new — that’s what ringing in the new year is about, right? And, while that is a good motto for many areas of your life,

by Julie Pennell

How To Zen Out Your Space For The New Year

We left 2014 covered in confetti, saying goodbye to the stresses of the year with a Champagne-themed farewell toast. As our glasses clinked, we also said

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10 Smart Ways To Travel Without Going Broke

In theory, travel is the only thing you can spend money on that actually makes you richer. But, in practice, paying for a big trip can quite easily leave

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30 Life Skills To Master Before You're 30

By the time you hit 30, you may have experienced and accomplished a lot. You know what you want in life (corner office, please!) and what you don’t (see

by Julie Pennell