A few things I enjoyed from around the web recently… * One of my favorite authors, Laura Vanderkam, has a new TED talk up called “How to gain control of your free time“. Laura’s approach to time-management isn’t about shaving seconds off of routine tasks. It’s about crafting your day, your week, your life around […]
December: Things I Enjoyed
This is a new feature here: Things I Enjoyed is simply quick takes on stuff I liked using, reading or wearing in the previous month. Tangie Laundry Paste Concentrate I recently decided to start buying my laundry detergent in bulk, since I go through so much, and the stash I bought back in the summer […]
Do you want to feel better this year?
This year I’m excited about several things. My husband and I are most likely moving into our new home (if everything goes right with the paperwork – so far, so good!) in a few weeks, our first home purchase. My blog traffic is jumping and I released an ecourse I’m certain will help people. It […]
Recent Frugal Accomplishments
There are more than 5 things here, so “recent frugal accomplishments”, rather than “5 Frugal Things” it is. I earned a $10 Starbucks gift card with a survey phone app called Surveys On The Go. There are only two survey apps I can recommend (I’ve tried several, they all got deleted except these two). One […]
2017 Goals
These are my 2017 goals in various areas of life. for several years now, I’ve been posting my goals here for public accountability. Last year, I was negligent in posting updates. I promise to do better this time! (Note: my first 2017 goals update, for February, is here. The second, in April, is here.) January […]
Friday flâner (and something new)
A few things I enjoyed from around the web last week: Modern Mrs. Darcy launched her 2017 Reading Challenge. This time she has two paths to choose from: reading for fun, or reading for growth, with free goodies to help you with both. * The Minimalists documentary is now available on Netflix! I loved this […]
Personal Finance Books: 17 in 2017
One of my goals is to read 17 personal finance books in 2017. Why? Because I don’t want to be ignorant about money. Because I spent too much of my adult life making mistakes with money (or cleaning up the mess from other’s mistakes) and I want to learn so that I can teach my children […]
I try Amazon Fresh. I may never leave the house again.
What you’re about to see is pure introvert porn. I’m warning you. (Also, this is an Amazon Fresh review for the metro Atlanta area, it’s not available everywhere, sorry!) Amazon Fresh is Amazon’s latest creation, a grocery delivery service. You can get fresh produce, meat and other edible goodies (even dinner from a local restaurant) […]
Minimalist Wardrobe: dressed with less stress
A reader emailed recently, reminding me to write about a minimalist wardrobe. Despite my poor photography and video skills, I’m forging ahead. A minimalist wardrobe makes looking good and getting dressed faster and easier. It also makes it possible to have nicer things on a tight budget. Sound good? Why I love having a […]
Friday flâner
A few things I enjoyed from around the web this week: How to praise your child without saying “good job”. That phrase just doesn’t cut it. Kids need descriptive praise that doesn’t sound trite or insincere (or worse, manipulative!). * File it under how to save money on groceries: take a look at these nuts, […]