When my phone smashed to smithereens last month, I decided to switch teams and order an iPhone. One of the main reasons was the customizing that could be easily done with an iPhone rather than searching for an android app to do the same thing. App Limits: I limit myself to 15 minutes of Instagram … Continue reading Freedom of Screen Time Limits
Category: No spend, shopping ban
31 Day Declutter Challenge
If you have read any of my posts, you know I love to declutter, remove the excess, and pay off debt. I also love to listen to decuttering/organizing/debt pay off podcasts and read books on the same topics. There are a lot of decluttering challenges out there. Most of them focus on the stuff. The … Continue reading 31 Day Declutter Challenge
Budget Monday
Mondays can be rough. First day of the work week. First day back from the weekend. Monday. Ugg. Emails. Meetings. To do's. OMG. But for me it's Budget Monday! I love Budget Monday! I love my budget! So what happens on Budget Monday? Every single Monday morning I open up our excel budget and review … Continue reading Budget Monday
August 2020 No Spend Recap
August 1st Total Cash: $7,312.84Liquid Investments: $3,000.57 (3 Month CD)Savings Goal: $15,000.00Money Left to Save: $4,686.59Current Car Debt: $12,232.04Current Student Loan Debt: $46,251.38 August started with high hopes with going back to the salon part time and working Saturdays. I really missed the creative part of being a hair stylist. Typically salons pay between 40-60% … Continue reading August 2020 No Spend Recap
How Much Does it Cost to Eat Per Day?
One day last week Mr. BMM and I were talking about expenses. He commented how expensive it must be to eat a Strongman diet. I asked him what he thought we spent per month on food, snacks, toilet paper, etc. He ever so sweetly thought we spent $300 a month. I kindly responded that we … Continue reading How Much Does it Cost to Eat Per Day?
Decluttering During Quarantine
Two years ago I KonMari'd my things before it was cool. Yet I am still finding things that do not spark joy or get much use. During our state shut down or when the rules of engagement continue to change or when I just don't feel like driving to the donation center, I needed to … Continue reading Decluttering During Quarantine
The Day My Ninja Started Smoking
In January 2019 our Ninja started to smoke. January 2019 also happened to be my first month of my 2019 No Spend year. After a couple more days of using the Ninja the smoky smell disappeared. Then a couple months later the blade to make individual smoothies broke. That piece got replaced very quickly. Sometimes … Continue reading The Day My Ninja Started Smoking
FREE: Yoga – It’s Totally Possible
I absolutely love yoga. I feel stronger yet more flexible, calmer still with a side of sassy, and more at peace when I start my day with yoga. My yoga journey started back around 2002 when I picked up the MTV Yoga DVD featuring a member of The Real World show. That class helped me … Continue reading FREE: Yoga – It’s Totally Possible
Living Small for U.S. Standards
I remember seeing these homes that had more space, more bedrooms, more closets, more bathrooms, and more yard space. And I wanted one of them until reality set it. All of these homes needed new carpet and a fresh coat of paint throughout the house. The kitchens and bathrooms were stuck in the 1960s. Some … Continue reading Living Small for U.S. Standards
Working From Home – Tips For Saving Money
Back in March we were sent home with the hopes of returning back to the office in two weeks. Those two weeks turned into another month at home and yet another month and another month. Just last week they announced we won't be going back until January. I personally think that is a bit too … Continue reading Working From Home – Tips For Saving Money
