A couple of weeks ago, I shared some thoughts with you from Courtney Carver’s book “Soulful Simplicity.” In this book, she also talks about common myths of ownership. These are things that we mistakenly believe that lead us to buy things that we don’t need. When we do, we often waste money, end up in […]
Author: Kathryn Vercillo
Quotes to Redefine Success
You all know that I love good quotes. Last week, after sharing thoughts about needing a financial reframe, I got to thinking about how I define success. What does success mean to me? What are the things in life that really matter to me? After all, I don’t care about “keeping up with the Joneses” […]
5 Signs You Need a Financial Reframe
I’m reading the book “Soulful Simplicity” by Courtney Carver. She’s the blogger/ author who came up with the idea for Project 333, the minimalist wardrobe project. In this book, she shares her experiences learning how to live with less debt, clutter, and stress in order to live with more time, space, and love. In the […]
Favorite Minimalism Quotes
Last month I shared my favorite frugal living quotes with you. Today I want to expand upon that by sharing some of my favorite minimalism quotes. What Is Minimalism? Minimalism has similarities and differences with frugal living. Lots of different people have defined it in different ways. In fact, some of my favorite minimalism quotes […]
DIY Ideas for Cardboard Boxes
Last week, I shared the things I upcycle into dog toys. Cardboard boxes made the list because I always have tons of them and he loves to play with them. However, I got to thinking, there are probably lots of great ways to upcycle cardboard boxes. So, I started looking around online to figure out […]
Things I Upcycle Into Dog Toys
I always joke that my dog is in charge of the recyclables in my home. This started with my previous dog. She loved to wake up every morning and walk over to the recycling bin to see what fun stuff might be in there for her to chew up. So, I started paying close attention […]
Ways to Use Essential Oils At Home
Recently, I’ve been trying to use up all of the different items that I have at home before I purchase any more. In doing this, I realized that I have a lot of essential oils. So, I’ve been exploring different ways to use essential oils in my home. What Does It Mean to Spend Out? […]
Favorite Frugal Living Quotes
I always find quotes inspirational. Sure, sometimes they’re a bit cheesy. However, sometimes they really stop me in my tracks and make me think about things with a fresh perspective. This can keep me on track with my goals and aligned with my values. So, with that in mind, here are some of my favorite […]
5 Treats I Should Probably Stop Spending Money On
I’m trying really hard to figure out how to lower my expenses. As I’ve explained before when sharing my budget with you, I typically tend to look at how to reduce my big expenses. For example, I spend a fortune on food, which I have been cutting back on. However, there are smaller treats that […]
How February’s Budget Went Awry And What I Did to Navigate It
One month ago today, I shared with you my plan for February’s budget. Unfortunately, things went awry. Emergencies happen. That’s why it’s important to have an emergency fund as well as contingency plans for when financial plans don’t go as expected. What Went Right With February’s Budget Not everything went wild when it came to […]