a rich life with less stuff
I knew this would happen. I’ve thrown something out/donated something that we now need. But if you saw this shirt in your husband’s closet you’d probably send it away too. If you’re ever in a band and playing a gig around Halloween, Lumberjack costumes are a) a hit and b) pretty easy to pull together.
Before we were married my soon-to-be-husband and I had an argument when I purchased a pair of jeans that were $150. This isn’t a revolutionary argument in the world of mates. In fact, it is pretty cliched. At the time I was irritated at his uncharacteristic outburst about my purchase. And ashamed because I knew
Have you ever had new eyes for life? They usually come around from a health scare, or close call or, sadly, the loss of someone close to us. New eyes invigorate us to make changes like spending more time with the people we love, start a fitness routine or seize the day by deciding to
We didn’t get birthday presents growing up. Not right off the bat but as my mother soldiered on as a single parent of six children the birthday gifts kinda slipped away. We weren’t sheltered from our financial reality. At the Safeway we weren’t the kids asking for a Coffee Crisp, we were the kids holding
Behold my financial super tool: a notebook. There is nothing as lame and boring and unsexy as someone discussing their financial diet. A friend of a friend once told me about buying the wrapped up mega discount produce at T&T and cutting the mold and squishy stuff off to make a stir fry. While I
You might be surprised how often that Black Eyed Peas song ‘I Gotta Feeling’ is still played. I am. At the Turkey Trot 10k on Monday it was being played as we went through the start line. And they played it at the start line at the 2009 Turkey Trot 10k as well. I’ve got
How many days does it take to create a habit? Because I am certainly not there yet with strategic shopping. Back story: back when I tossed 75% of my wardrobe I made a spreadsheet. I’m not a number cruncher by nature so there are no cool formulas in it but it gets the job done.
I sold my wedding dress. And it felt great. Last night I sold my wedding dress. My brother told me this was a drastic measure, that I should hold off on it. A few friends raised their eyebrows at the concept as well. I guess it seems a bit heartless to cast aside the dress