The beginning of my week felt like I was skipping in a field of wild flowers. Here is how I felt: Been practicing a daily yoga/ meditation/ gratitude for a couple of months now. Recently I have found myself watching drama but not getting sucked in. Or recognizing passive aggressive attitudes and be able to … Continue reading Big Goals are Scary 👻
Tag: my year of less
Free Summer Day Trips
A friend and I share the love of healthy food and free day trips. This summer we set a side one Sunday a month to catch up and go for a hike. Why? We are both on similar no shopping year journey We each have special dietary requirements We love being outside Neither of our … Continue reading Free Summer Day Trips
Savings Goal Update: June 2019
Confession: Bought 5 dresses from ThredUp and Brad Thor's new book, Backlash, all for free. Free because I used my credit card reward points that I earned by purchasing only approved items. However, I felt the urge to slip into the shopping. I just cashed out all of my rewards. The temptation is too great. … Continue reading Savings Goal Update: June 2019
My 10 Favorite Books that Spark Joy
In no particular order, here are the books that have changed my life that I treasure and smile each time I see them. The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo started my minimalism and clutter free life during the summer of 2018. Marie started my journey to minimalism. Better Than Before by … Continue reading My 10 Favorite Books that Spark Joy
Are Millennials Lazy or Smart?
Me: After work I have to go pick up my Wal-Mart order. Coworker: You’re lazy. Me: Nope, I am smart. I have more time to do things I really enjoy. Coworker: (rolls eyes) How often does this happen to you? Please tell me I am not the only one. Ok, fine in my co-worker’s defense … Continue reading Are Millennials Lazy or Smart?
Savings Goal Update: May 2019
I double checked and triple checked the numbers. The results are in that I saved 261% of my goal! It took a couple days for that to sink in. I am now 2% away from achieving my emergency fund goal. After thinking my finances through, I decided that once my emergency fund is at my … Continue reading Savings Goal Update: May 2019
Home: Vacation or Burden
When I first moved out, I moved into this small apartment above a garage behind my cousin's grandmother's lake house. It was fully furnished with all the glitz and glam of 1970s. If I walked down the driveway and across the road, I was sitting on the dock. Every day felt like a summer vacation. … Continue reading Home: Vacation or Burden
Savings Goal Update: April 2019
My month started with the "How on earth did I get a food stain on my dress???" After I KonMari'd/ Project 333'd my wardrobe, this stain was a huge problem for me. I only wear black or mostly black dresses. Now I needed to replace my black and white stripped dress. Problem solved! ThredUp had … Continue reading Savings Goal Update: April 2019
Where Minimalism Started for Me: Decluttering the Mental Stuff
I stopped drinking years ago. I stopped shopping this year. And now I am dealing with all of the mental clutter without a vice. Situations that happened when I was a small child are bubbling up. Traumatic events are bubbling up. Old pains, old loves, and old shit is bubbling up. Some nights I wake … Continue reading Where Minimalism Started for Me: Decluttering the Mental Stuff
Savings Goal Update: February and March 2018
Fake budgeting works! Before you lose your mind, check out my post about fake budgeting. It clearly works when you see how I did with my ">monthly savings goal. During February, I needed to replace some clothing and spent about $200. I was annoyed but when your sports bra is pulling a rib bone because … Continue reading Savings Goal Update: February and March 2018
