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Katherine Laubscher

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Katherine Laubscher is a freelance writer from California. She’s passionate about travel, pop culture, and historically accurate period dramas.

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I Used the Japanese Concept of “Mottainai” to Lower My Grocery Bill — And Saved $127 in a Week
It’s changed the way I live at home.
Katherine Laubscher
Sep 4, 2024
The “Japanese Goodbye” Ritual That Brings Me So Much Joy
It’s my most cherished passed-down tradition.
Katherine Laubscher
May 23, 2024
The 3-Bag Method That Saves Me So Much Money (and Stress!) Every Time I Travel
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I’ll never travel any other way.
Katherine Laubscher
May 2, 2024
15 Weird & Wonderful Vintage Parlor Games to Play at Your Next Party
Life
These party games will save your gathering from dull small talk.
Katherine Laubscher
Mar 15, 2024
"Loud Budgeting" Is My Money Resolution for 2024 — Here's Why
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Get in, losers: We’re setting personal finance boundaries.
Katherine Laubscher
Jan 20, 2024
In My NYC Apartment, I’m Finally Finding Fluency in Japanese Cooking
It makes my New York apartment feel so much like home.
Katherine Laubscher
May 26, 2023
The 1 Fun Thing I Always Make Room for in My Budget
Especially when I'm trying to save.
Katherine Laubscher
Mar 20, 2023
5 Artists Who Will Fill Your Home With Hawaiian Flowers and Foliage All Year
From hand-stitched quilts to vintage quilt inspired prints, these are just so beautiful.
Katherine Laubscher
Feb 27, 2023
The Easy (and Effective!) Chore List Tool Hiding in Plain Sight on Your Phone
It's saved me so much time and stress.
Katherine Laubscher
Dec 12, 2022
These Tiny $5 Birds Are Causing a Frenzy at Target — Here’s Why
These impossibly adorable birds are the biggest trend you've never heard of.
Katherine Laubscher
Nov 7, 2022
6 Reasons Why Wheel Throwing Is The Perfect Creative Summer Hobby
It’s actually easier to get started than you might think.
Katherine Laubscher
Jun 20, 2022
5 Ways to Spend Way Less Money on Travel This Summer
From cheap flights to free accommodations, here's how to cash in your PTO without breaking the bank.
Katherine Laubscher
Jun 1, 2022
Tap Into Your Inner Artist to Support This AAPI Nonprofit
Each care package comes in a beautifully decorated bag with a handwritten note.
Katherine Laubscher
May 14, 2022
The Reason I Love Spring Cleaning That Has Nothing to Do with Hygiene
I never knew sunlight could be considered an amenity until I moved to Manhattan.
Katherine Laubscher
Apr 4, 2022