…if we allow it. One of the many things that I reminded of whenever I go out to my little cabin in the woods is that you don’t need a lot to get by, survive or even thrive in life. It is so easy to get caught up in the things that you want, or…
Category: Lifestyle
Off-Grid Sink
For our little dry cabin, I REALLY wanted a sink and a medicine where I could brush my teeth, take out my contacts, and even do my hair. My neighbors/friends use a 12v water pump connected to their battery in order to have a full functioning faucet. Basically the faucet draws water from a fresh…
Popiscle Stick Work-Out
I was looking for new ideas for quick workouts that would change up my routine and are feasible to squeeze into my day = no excuses. Most of these exercises do not include weights, again, no excuses LOL. I just used a mason jar, sharpie, and a tin can (for my “done/finished” pile). I found…
Small House Living & Why I Like it!
Because it’s Eeeeeeeeeasy! Our house is around 1,000 sq. ft. (3 bedrooms, 2 bath). When I tell people that our house is around 1,000 sq ft which is smaller some of friend’s apartments, they would be astonished that the floor plan could even have a third bedroom. But it works. And yes , there are…
90-Day Spending Fast Challenge: Use it of “Lose” it!
Today at the store, I picked up some facial moisturizer knowing that in about 2 weeks or less I would run out. Now, the store is within 10-15mins from my home and I pass by it everyday on my way home. I remembered my Spending Fast and decided to put the jar down until I…
Spending Fast FINISHED: Conclusions and Lessons Learned
So in retrospect of my Spending Fast, here are some conclusions that I have come to Wants: Reality: Eating out/happy hours 1x/week – more of bummer as I was pretty frugal when I did go out = normally spending $10 Hard – I make this sound like I’m a socialite but I’m not. As long…
Spending Fast: Day 21 – Get Creative
So honestly….I’m just wanting to revamp some of my clothes although I realistically, I don’t NEED new clothes and the next year of my life is going to be Nursing school. So with going through my closest, I decided to: Go through and get rid of clothes that I don’t wear anymore and are just…
My Spending Fast
So I’m giving myself the 30 challenge before quitting my job to go on a “Spending Fast.” I live a pretty frugal life already so honestly this is going to be a little hard honestly….. I’m telling myself to spend money on only what I NEED instead of, “Well, it’s under $5…ya only live once…….”…
