Learn how to responsibility maximize your credit card rewards while staying financially secure.
Blog, Smart Home, Smart Tech
Smart Home: How I Colorfully Transform Rooms with Philips Hue Lights
See how I colorfully transformed each room in my house with my Philips Hue Lighting setup!
Blog, Money Talk
Shop Like a Man, Plan Like a Woman | 5 Ways to Avoid Spending Temptations
How exactly did I manage to be so frugal that I’ve never had credit card debt? Here are my mental tricks to help avoid spending temptations.
Smart Home, Smart Tech
Getting Started with Smart Home Tech: Nest Home Security System
The first post in my Smart Home Tech series covers our smart security system with Nest Secure, Nest Cameras, and Nest Hello Video Doorbell.
Blog, Money Talk, Personal Essay, Travel Tips
7 Truths About How I Travel So Much—and Why Maybe You Shouldn’t
Traveling is a privilege. If you’re tired of people telling you how easy it is to travel the world, yet it doesn’t line up with your reality, I’m here to share an alternative perspective.
Beauty & Style, North America, Vegan Fashion, Vegan Lifestyle
New York City: Vegan Fashion Diary
Spring is here and winter clothes are on sale! Here is my New York City Vegan Fashion Diary.
Blog, Career Growth, Personal Essay
Conquering Keynote Speech Anxiety
How I got past my keynote speech anxiety and 5 tips to help you conquer yours.
Blog, Destinations, Hotels, North America, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle
The Seeker Project Led Me to Fairmont Austin
The Seeker tool, an online quiz that utilizes biometry and technology to determine your heart’s travel desires, led me to Austin, Texas. While there, I stayed at Fairmont Austin, and had an amazing experience. Here are the 5 things I loved most about my stay.
Blog, Destinations, North America, Travel Guides, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle
7 Things to Do in Austin, TX | 48-Hour Travel Guide
I recently escaped to Austin, Texas for the weekend and I owe it all to the interwebs. Have you heard of the Seeker Project by Le Club Accor Hotels? I hadn’t. But when I did hear about it, I was excited to learn of an online quiz that utilized biometry and technology to determine my
Blog, Career Growth, Personal Essay
Why I Changed My Blog Name
Well hey y’all! NEW NAME! WHO DIS? Welcome to Hey Ashley Renne, the blog formerly known as Travel Lushes. New year, new me! Haha, I know, I know, so effing cliché. But real talk, this was a big switch and you may be wondering why on earth did you go from Travel Lushes to Hey