I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of living with less. I’m already a big-time budgeter, and I rarely make purchases without careful consideration. However, there are some areas of my spending where I’ve been lax – which is one reason why I’m trying a three-month no buy challenge.
Creating a Meaningful Life Each Day
We recently watched the movie Groundhog Day. In the 1993 comedy, a weatherman gets trapped in an endless cycle of reliving February 2nd – and he’s the only person who realizes what’s going on. While Bill Murray’s character can fill each iteration of the Groundhog holiday with different events, interactions, and activities, he struggles with …
My Favorite Indoor Hobby Ideas For Winter
It’s January, the armpit of winter. I won’t sugarcoat things…this time of the year is the toughest for me! My mental health tends to dip during these cold, gloomy days, and with the holidays in the rearview mirror and 2021 goals at the forefront of my mind, there’s only hard work ahead. However, January is …
How Can an Idle Person be Motivated to Work Hard?
This blog is still “a little bit of everything” – but apparently, I’m on a self-help/personal development kick at the start of 2021. That’s okay, right? Many people have goals and self-help in mind right now with this fresh start, so it’s a great time to explore this question: how can an idle person be …
Sticktoitiveness: What It Is & How to Get It
I probably shouldn’t be writing this post. But they say the best way to learn and improve is to teach others, so here I am, talking about sticktoitiveness.
Do Relationships Affect Your Personal Freedom?
Disclaimer: I’m not a marriage counselor, relationship expert, or anything of that sort. Just sharing thoughts on a topic that interests me! “I couldn’t do any of the things I wanted to do anymore.” “I wasn’t living true to myself.” “I had no freedom to travel, explore, follow my dreams, etc. etc…”
Does Adventure Strengthen Family Relationships?
Disclaimer: I’m not a mental health professional – just a mom who is passionate about travel and adventure. This post is based on my experiences and observations along with some online research. If you need help strengthening your family relationships, I recommend turning to a professional. The Coronavirus pandemic rages on as the autumn months …
Flipping Houses 101: 3 Tips for Beginners
This post has been kicking around in my mind for a while now. Thanks to glamorous TV shows, a lot of people love the idea of flipping houses. I’ll admit that those same shows drew me to flipping in the first place, too! However, these programs are usually more aspirational than actionable – you’ve got …
3 of the Best Multi Country Trips to Take in 2020 [Part One]
Multi country trips are my favorite kind of adventure. Why stop at one country when the world has nearly 200 that beg to be explored?! On the best multi country trips you’ll lounge on beaches, bushwhack through jungles, get lost in cities and explore world wonders. I’m always amazed at how much you can see …
Reflecting on 2016
2016 was a watershed year for me in many ways. Here are some of the highlights!