Four Months. One Awesome Experience.
photo credit. I did it! I went four whole months without buying one new article of clothing. In fact, I ended up only going shopping for secondhand clothes twice, spending a total of $50. From October until February, I spent $50 on clothing. Booyah. It was, surprisingly, ridiculously easy. I avoided clothing stores, because thereRead the whole post >>
Read MoreAshley Starts Budgeting | Struggling with Living Simply.
Here’s the bottom line: I’m pretty good with money, I’ve just never made much. We don’t follow a strict budget – instead, we’ve casually kept an eye on our spending. We spend modestly on groceries, restaurants, and trips to Target each month and manage to save a smidgen here and there. I’d like to WeRead the whole post >>
Read MoreYeah, I Should *Probably* Read More Books.
Even though we don’t own a television, we still love watching TV online and on DVD. We get so into the shows together, squealing (okay, more me than him) when happy things happen and throwing things at the TV when characters make stupid decisions (*cough* RoryGilmore*cough*). We mostly stumble across shows by finding them atRead the whole post >>
Read MoreMotivational Blogs, A Venn Diagram, and Taking Risks.
Sometimes I try to read those motivational, inspirational blogs that encourage you to find an alternate path in life. A different way of making a living, defining your drive, and discovering yourself, I have even tried to get a iNLP Center NLP Course, iNLP Center training, iNLP Center. You know the kids of blogs I’mRead the whole post >>
Read MoreLove Harder: Saying a Little Prayer for Brandy…
Hello, lovelies! The post (and video!) below is something that will be sprinkled across the internet today – please take the time to read. And not just because Brandy is adorable and a seriously fabulous writer. Read it, you’ll see. And the video? Well, it’s our attempt at cheering Brandy up with a little song.Read the whole post >>
Read MoreAnd in January, We’re Gettin’ Married.
Heck yes, table 10! When I heard he was getting married in January. In New York. In upstate New York, I was a bit less than enthusiastic. A wedding in the dead cold of winter? I pretty much want to hibernate and wear sweatpants all winter long – let alone drive over five hours throughRead the whole post >>
Read MoreEnough of this Narcissism! Let's Talk About You.
Lovelies! Today is (National? International? Blogosphere-ical?) Delurking Day. I’ve never participated in a one of these, but I am curious: Who are you people? I’m also going to add this as a permanent link on the sidebar where readers can introduce themselves. I’ve connected with a lot of you, but I’d love to know moreRead the whole post >>
Read MoreI Always Liked Claudia. So Exotic.
“I heard you like babysitting. Kids…and stuff.” On Saturday morning, I got a call from a guy who left a nervous, rambling message asking if we could meet. He’d gotten my name and number from my aunt and uncle, and was hoping I could babysit his five-year-old son. Cue flashbacks to my years from ageRead the whole post >>
Read MoreHire Me?
Reasons Working from Home (and/or Coffee Shops) Would be the Best Ever: No commute. Let me emphasize this: No. Commute. Sure, this might mean a decrease in my listening to NPR, learning what is going on in the world, and bopping around in my seat to Party in the USA – but I’m pretty sureRead the whole post >>
Read MoreTwenty-ten Goals
“Forever is composed of nows.” – Emily Dickinson This past year has seen a lot more goal-setting than I’ve ever done – I often set monthly goals and I have my 101 in 1001, of course. I do more when I set goals. I’ve take the time to think about what I want andRead the whole post >>
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