If you told me 5 years ago that I would be writing a blog and writing about no shopping, I would have said you lost your mind. If you said I would have decluttered and own my very own capsule wardrobe, I would have suggested that you get your head examined. Here we are. It's … Continue reading Frugal is the New Cool Kid… oh Please Tell Me More
Month: May 2020
Minimalist Mind Reader
Weeks ago I started talking about what I wanted to keep as well as change going forward as the world slowly starts to open up. While this shut down sucked, it was the first time in my whole life that I had time to reflect and truly make the best decisions for myself and my … Continue reading Minimalist Mind Reader
What Can I Subtract?
Part of my state is open now but my county is still closed down. Re-opening is going to happen but I feel that I need a plan. How much do I want to add back to my schedule? What can I subtract? I'm going to really comb through my schedule to see what really matters. … Continue reading What Can I Subtract?
Book Review: The Art of Discarding: by Nagisa Tatsumi
The Art of Discarding: How to Get Rid of Clutter and Find Joy by Nagisa Tatsumi Have you ever wondered where Marie Kondo got the idea for the Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up? After I read and KonMari'd my things I often wondered what inspired Marie to do her thing. Enter Nagisa Tatsumi. Her book … Continue reading Book Review: The Art of Discarding: by Nagisa Tatsumi
Oh Snap… Mr. BMM Schools Me About Zero Waste
Walked into the extra bedroom where my husband keeps his things. We can't keep much in our bedroom for two very important reasons. First, there is no closet in our bedroom. Second, we work different shifts and would likely wake each other up getting ready for work. On to the point of this blog post. … Continue reading Oh Snap… Mr. BMM Schools Me About Zero Waste
Book Review: No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh
No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh Let's be completely honest. We are living during a global pandemic, people are out of work, some people are dying from the virus, basically anything fun is canceled, there lots of fear out there, and it's just a shitty time. Pre-shit show, my … Continue reading Book Review: No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh
As the World Slowly Opens: Making Plans
As the world slowly opens, the little beautiful introvert in me is starting to panic. More people are going to try to take my free time. I love my free time! But I feel bad saying no. Right now I only need to make plans with my tiny little family and it always works out … Continue reading As the World Slowly Opens: Making Plans
Minimalist Adventures in May
My goodness it feels marvelous to get back to my minimalist way of life. After life exploded in March and April and with me finally coming to terms with our current situation, I was able to return to my form of minimalism. And it feels so damn good! My savings is back on track with … Continue reading Minimalist Adventures in May
Book Review: Meet the Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard Thames
Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living by by Elizabeth Willard Thames Recommended by a reader, Jen @ Healthfulsaver, I am so thankful that I received this recommendation. I have found the need to reconnect with my frugal, inner saver, pay off debt person after having a hellish April. Once I started Meet … Continue reading Book Review: Meet the Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard Thames
Advice to New Graduates
Around this time many students are graduating high school or college with huge goals and dreams. I remember graduating high school completely lost as to what I wanted to do when I grew up. I followed the traditional path of trying college, practically failed out, and went to beauty school. I thrived at beauty school. … Continue reading Advice to New Graduates
