I’m a little late on this one but better late than never! Maggie over at Northern Expenditure wrote a lovely post called ‘The Fill the Bucket List.’ In her own words, “a fill-the-bucket list focuses on the opportunities you have had and the things you’ve taken a chance and done.” Long before I was your […]
Month: January 2016
How (And Why) I spent $1,200 This Week
Holy smokes. I just went on a spending spree y’all! One of truly epic proportions. In less than a week I spent the equivalent of an entire month’s living expenses. $1,200 to be exact. I’m sure most of you out there are wondering if I’ve lost my damn mind. How could I spend so much, […]
Remembering to Enjoy the Now
One of my new years resolutions was to find more balance and less stress in my life. I want- and need- to be more present in my daily life. I often race ahead and plan, plan, plan, and end up missing out on what’s actually happening. Additionally, I overload myself when it comes to side hustles in […]
Why I Put $9 Into My Savings Account
Last week as I was walking into a meeting I found a $20 bill on the ground. A windfall! It was the most exciting thing to happen to me all day. Now, like any good pf blogger, my first thought was that the universe had given me a little boost to my savings. But to be totally […]
Why I Have Trouble Spending Money
As a personal finance blogger, I’m proud to list off the ways I save money. I use coupons at the grocery store, I eat leftovers from my side hustle. I’ve been known to go on month long spending bans. It’s a badge of honor. There’s another part of the equation though. Frugality aside, I personally have […]
2016 Goals
Happy new year! I know pretty much already everyone posted their goals/resolutions/dreams, but I was deep in vacation mode. After a year of non-stop work I jumped on my holiday break as a chance to finally, really and truly, STOP. I took a real and prolonged break and it has made all the difference. But […]