Have you thought about taking a news fast? People who do this exercise report that it can be life-changing. In this post I’m going to talk about why I’m taking a news fast, why I’ve done so in the past, and what I hope to gain from it. Why I Fasted From Watching The News […]
Friday flâner
A few things I enjoyed from the internets this would that I thought you might like too! This article from Laura Vanderkam, my favorite writer on the topic of time management: 10 Tiny Tweaks That Will Change Your Life This podcast with Tim Ferriss and Marie Kondo. She sounds so dreamy speaking her native Japanese! […]
Budget Meeting: The How (and Wow!)
[2023 update: my ex and I are now divorced, amicably co-parenting our children, and I consider him a friend. I now do budget meeting as a single mom.] It’s 6:30 A.M on a Sunday morning. Hubby and I stumble out of bed and trudge (quietly!) to the kitchen to start the coffee. It’s time for […]
How To Save Time At Home: 10 ways to make time for what matters
There is much written about time management, but this article focuses on how to save time at home. Why? The point of time management is not to squeeze every bit of productivity out of each minute. Recently, I enjoyed a good laugh when I read this quote: “Her love of books she inherited chiefly from […]
Recent Reads
Linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Quick Lit to share short reviews of books I’ve read recently. Storm in a Tea Cup: the physics of everyday life by Helen Czerski – I picked up this book because I thought its premise was interesting: how the same laws that govern what milk does when you pour it […]
Simple Healthy Cookbooks: my favorites for food on the table in record time
If you’re like me, you want three things. One, to feed your family healthy and delicious meals. Two, to not spend all day slaving over a hot stove. And three… self-cleaning kitchens. I can’t help you with the third thing! But I can recommend my favorite simple healthy cookbooks to help you with the first […]
Amazon Subscribe and Save (and how it saves me time and money!)
I may have mentioned a hundred times a time or two that I don’t enjoy shopping and prefer to procure needed things online. (I’ve even talked about my no spend challenges and things to do instead of shop). One of my favorite ways to stay out of stores and save money, time, and hassle, as well […]
2017 Goals Update
After posting my goals for 2017 here, I promised to update periodically on my progress. I love reading other people’s goals. They’re inspiring to me, and I also get some great ideas! So I hope you don’t mind my occasional navel-gazing. Plus, posting updates helps me stay accountable. My first 2017 goals update was here, […]
Make Money Donating Plasma
Did you know you can make money donating plasma? Not only do you get a great feeling from helping your fellow humans (more below!), but you can actually make good money doing it. First, why is there a need for plasma and why are companies like BioLife willing to pay you for yours? (Note: this […]
Foca Laundry Detergent: 5 Frugal Uses Beyond the Washing Machine
Preview: The Foca powdered laundry detergent I bought is incompatible with my HE washer. To avoid waste, I used it for cleaning tasks around the house instead. Last summer during my no spend challenge, I scoured the internet for the cheapest, positively-reviewed laundry detergent. I discovered Foca. It comes in enormous bags (handy for my […]