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?
Month: January 2020
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
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Welcome back! I am officially, really back! Did you have a chance to check out my 2020 Themes, No Spend 2019 Update, or my 20 for 2020 articles? If not, check them out. I like to start each year with a plan and intention. I am thrilled that my 2020 theme is … Continue reading Happy New Year!
20 FOR 2020
If you listen to Gretchen Rubin's podcast Happier, you already know about putting together a list of 20 items or mini resolutions for 2020. Last year it was 19 for 2019. My list involves some solo items as well as some to get me outside with others. It also includes things specific to me and … Continue reading 20 FOR 2020
Presenting My 2020 Themes
Today I present my personal theme reminders. I want to live a SLOW life and professionally I want to CREATE. Personally my 2020 theme is SLOW. I want to live a slower, more intentional life with less insanity. Professionally my theme is to CREATE. I want to CREATE great content on this blog as well … Continue reading Presenting My 2020 Themes
No Shopping Recap from 2019
In 2019 I set out to save money. Check out how that worked out.
Thrived During the Holidays and Picked a 2020 Theme
Welcome back! It's post-Christmas! I am feeling relaxed and ready for this New Year. I certainly missed writing. I missed sharing. I miss you all! In the New Year, there will be some changes for me. I decided that my 2020 theme would be Slow. The idea of a theme came from listening to the … Continue reading Thrived During the Holidays and Picked a 2020 Theme
