Winters are a time to rest, recharge, plan, and prepare for the upcoming year. For some of us, though, winter is longer, and can feel like yet another challenge, mentally and physically. Here are some helpful tips and tricks I have picked up from my new friends and neighbors and from personal experience. I’ve already …
“That pie is delicious, but it’s still not as good as my mom’s“. You’ve been exposed to retargeting in one form or another since you were a child, but you probably never noticed. People are intrinsically hardwired to prefer what’s familiar. As a small business owner, you just can’t afford to miss out on the …
Saying ‘yes’ to one thing inevitably means saying ‘no’ to another. There’s only so much time and effort you can give in a day, so you have to prioritize what’s most important to you. In the past two years, I haven’t folded a single piece of clothing. Not. One. Laundry is at the very bottom …
“Wanna go out to eat tonight?” “Can’t, I’m Broke*” *Broke = “I paid all my bills, and spent my leftover cash on something fun. I’m out of money until next week” “Wanna go on a mini-road trip?” “Can’t, I’m Broke**” **Broke = “Because of my recent trip to the doctor, I only have $50 left …
With the election mere days away, I’m pretty darn tired of being bombarded by all the “Go Vote!” campaigns. Though I have several reasons why, the primary issue I have is that if you aren’t going to the polls without lots of peer pressure and expensive campaigns, you shouldn’t be voting in the first place. …
When Devin and I were first married, I did not consider myself ‘green,’ ‘eco-friendly’ or anything along the lines of a ‘hippie.’ So I guess I finally understand when couples say “I’ve had at least three marriages. They’ve just all been with the same person.” Well, bless Devin for accepting and even embracing his hippie wife. …
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If you know me at all, you know I’m a simple person, and that’s highly evident in my choice of wheels. In December 2013, at age 17, I bought what I hope to be the last vehicle I’ll ever need. If you know me outside of my blog, you know that my last vehicle is nothing spectacular. Some …
You know you need to declutter, but it’s so much harder than you thought. I come from a long line of hoarders, I’ve lost lots of highly important people in my life, I’m a sentimental person, and I know the ‘I’m poor’ mentality that won’t let you throw out the junk. Throwing away sentimental clutter is …
If you want to save (and make) some serious cash, do some traveling, and spend time with your spouse? Become a truck driver. I married Devin on October 15th of 2016, and we promptly jumped in a semi on October 24th. From October of 2016 to November of 2017, we were in that truck full …
