
Practical Stocking Stuffer Ideas
I love giving gifts and finding the “perfect” gift for someone. As a frugal person, I like to get the most bang for my buck. I don’t like to buy someone a gift that they won’t like or won’t use. Many stocking stuffers are totally impractical – no one really needs a...

60 Clutter-Free Holiday Gifts for Minimalists
One of the things I love about the holiday season is giving gifts. I enjoy choosing a gift for someone and finding something that they will love. As a frugal person, I feel it’s important not to waste my money – and I don’t want to blow money on something the gift...

The Appeal of Minimalism
I have a "cluttered" fridge that is completely covered with photos and calendars. I collect household items with penguins on them. I will gladly accept your free t-shirt. ...And I’m a minimalist. Believe it or not, these statements are not contradictory. I know...

30 Days of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is coming up, and that always gets me thinking about what I’m grateful for. Of course, we should show gratitude all year long, but it’s easy to start taking certain things for granted. One thing I like to do is keep a gratitude journal – every day, I...

Lessons Learned From a Sprained Ankle
I recently sprained my ankle, and the first question everyone asks is: “How did it happen?” I tripped. That’s it. *This post may contain affiliate links and/or sponsored links. I was at the gas station, and when I was walking back to my car, I tripped and my ankle...

The “Our Next Life” Series
The awesome bloggers over at Our Next Life shared an intriguing post on their blog about what their “next life” will look like after they begin early retirement. They invite other bloggers to continue the series and share their own daydreams of what their “next life”...

Wedding Tip: Stop Caring About What Other People Think
When you’re planning a wedding, everyone, and I mean everyone , feels the need to offer you unsolicited advice. Your mom, your friends, your hairstylist, and even a friend of a cousin’s friend’s neighbor’s coworker – they all have an opinion on some aspect of your...

Millennials aren’t entitled. They’re screwed.
Millennials have a bad reputation. We’re lazy. We’re spoiled. We’re entitled. We spend more time glued to our smartphones than we do actually working. Technology has destroyed our attention spans, and we bounce from one job to another. We live with our parents...

Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Dressing up for Halloween can be tons of fun, but Halloween costumes for adults often get pricey. Whether you want to save money or you need a last minute costume idea, check out these quick and affordable DIY costume ideas! Cat A cat costume is super easy, cheap,...

What to Do When You’re Feeling “Stuck”
Have you ever felt “stuck” in life? Have you ever found yourself asking, “Is this really all there is?” or “Will I ever actually be able to reach my goals?” Lately, I have been feeling “stuck” and frustrated in many areas of my life. In terms of...