5 Things I’ve Given Up During My Quest for Minimalism

5 Things I’ve Given Up During My Quest for Minimalism

When we think of minimalism, we often imagine sleek, sparse décor.  De-cluttering is an essential aspect of it, but minimalism is about so much more than just getting rid of old junk.  Minimalism is about getting rid of anything that weighs us down. It’s about...
What’s Next? Paying Off Debt is NOT the End Goal

What’s Next? Paying Off Debt is NOT the End Goal

Someone recently asked me what I plan to do once my student loans are paid off.  I said something vague about buying a house, and the conversation made me realize that I don’t spend that much time thinking about what comes next.  When our student loans are gone, then...
4 Ways to Find an Affordable Vet

4 Ways to Find an Affordable Vet

As veterinary medicine has advanced, most vet hospitals have purchased expensive equipment in order to provide critical care for seriously ill pets.  These days, it’s not uncommon for dogs with cancer or other fatal diseases to receive chemotherapy, highly specialized...
Month in Review: September 2016

Month in Review: September 2016

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.  I only promote products that I truly believe in. I like to plan things in advance. I write my posts ahead of time whenever I can, and this post was no different.  I had a cheerful draft of this post all ready to go...
3 Things I Still Splurge On While Paying Off Debt

3 Things I Still Splurge On While Paying Off Debt

The hubby and I are paying off $117,000 of student loan debt in three years on entry-level salaries.   This forces us to live an extremely frugal lifestyle.  People often ask me if there is anything I do splurge on.  I rarely splurge, but there are a few things I...