It’s that time of year again! Temperatures are starting to cool down, summer is ending, and school is getting ready to start back up! Time to begin preparing to return back to school. So, what do you need to do to get ready for the new year? This college back to school guide covers everything […]
I have to admit, the weekly planning process is really what keeps my productivity levels high, but my monthly planning routine is how I truly make progress with my goals throughout the year. This is a time I sit down and really reflect on how my previous month went and how I can make the […]
Hey there! I’m Sarah, the mind behind The Olden Chapters. I’m a civil engineer living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I started my blogging journey as a college student. In the end, I earned four college degrees. Excessive, I know. But, during that time, I mastered the art of studying, pinching pennies, time management, and […]
College is such an amazing experience. You will create life-long friendships, learn to live outside your comfort zone and learn more about yourself than you ever thought possible. However, as an incoming college freshman, jumping into this unknown experience can be daunting and uncomfortable. But, if you come with the knowledge of what to expect, […]
Looking for some fresh new reads or a whole book-list makeover? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve always found that a great book list can be such a great reading motivator. That is why today, we are going to talk about my 2021 book list. This list is packed with 52 amazing books, […]
Ever find yourself looking for ways to better your planning system? Yeah, me too. All the time. Lately, I have been searching for the best way to perfect my monthly planning system. Like many people, my planning system is constantly changing. I am always changing the way I organize tasks and appointments. This is not due […]
I know I’m not the only one obsessed with Halloween. It’s spooky. It’s exciting. It’s the perfect excuse to dress up in a crazy costume and have some fun. But, you know what’s even better? Halloween movies. They are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween the entire month of October (with very little effort)! So, […]
After days of exploring one of my favorite national parks to date, I can easily say I have seen the best hikes in Zion National Park. I stopped at Zion during my Southwest National Parks Road Trip. When I first arrived, I was completely overwhelmed by the countless hikes and activities to do in this […]
What should my next book be? Well, if you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking the exact same thing. At the end of every great book, I always struggled to find another that would be just as amazing. Cue my yearly book list tradition. For a while now, I’ve been creating an annual book list with […]
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I officially want to make it a tradition to make a “Year in Review” post each year. I did this last year and I found it, not only a great resource (since I added all of my blog posts for the year onto it), but also a great way to evaluate what went right, what […]
There is nothing more exciting than an open road and a new adventure awaiting you! I get goosebumps just thinking about it. But, before you head off on your next journey, you have to do the prep work, right? This inevitably involves the task of packing the car. So… what should you pack on this […]
It was 108-degrees. We were 3-miles away from the car with no water, no food, and enough energy to barely roll a marshmallow down a hill. Now, I know what you’re thinking… “what a bunch of idiots!” You’re right. Instead of planning our dream trip to Utah, we flew by the seat of our pants […]