Month: January 2020

My Battle With The Cable Company: Do I really need internet?

Ugg. Just received the most recent cable and internet bill. Our cable company just hiked up our bill another 8% this past month with an increase in their random "fees". I swear they increase the charges and then later take away favorite channels. There has to be a better way! They increased the "broadcasting fee" … Continue reading My Battle With The Cable Company: Do I really need internet? →

Student Loans for Millennials:  How I Plan to Keep $23,000 (of Interest) Rather than Pay Lenders

It’s that time of year when I do my taxes and nearly puke because 63% of my student loan payments went to interest and I got back less than one month's payment on my taxes. I’m pissed! Student loan interest rates are insane! You cannot avoid paying your student loans unless you die. The government … Continue reading Student Loans for Millennials:  How I Plan to Keep $23,000 (of Interest) Rather than Pay Lenders →

Sort of Crushing My 2020 Theme: Slow

Over the past two weeks I have been trying to figure out how to slow down but still accomplish what truly needs to be done each week.  Over the summer, I piled chores, workouts, and other things into a couple days so that I had time to relax with my family the other days.  I … Continue reading Sort of Crushing My 2020 Theme: Slow →

From Clutter and Over Consumption to Simple and Minimalist

Back to my first full work week since before the holidays and my headphones have been working in overdrive. I stumbled across some of the most beautiful and amazing podcasts about minimalism this week. Since I am a recovering shop-a-holic, listening to podcasts about decluttering and minimalism help me keep my old behaviors in check. … Continue reading From Clutter and Over Consumption to Simple and Minimalist →