The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. After all, you spend at least part of every day in the kitchen. Therefore, you want this space to be both beautiful and functional. It might be time to do some remodeling. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, here […]
Author: Kathryn Vercillo
What is Emotional Wealth?
Emotional wealth means that we are able to live in joyful abundance regardless of our financial circumstances. Yes, money does make a difference in our lives. Up to a certain point, having money makes life easier and more comfortable. It allows us to achieve our dreams, help others, and live with fewer worries. Therefore, there’s […]
How to Be Productive While Driving
Do you have to spend a lot of time in your car? Maybe you have a long daily commute. Or perhaps you drive your children around to a lot of activities. Or maybe you find yourself on road trips on a regular basis. Whatever the reason, you can make that time useful for you. You […]
Renting an Apartment Through Zumper (Pros and Cons)
As rents in San Francisco have started to decline for the first time in at least the fifteen years that I’ve lived here, I’ve begun to look into options for renting a new apartment. I’m not necessarily going to move, but I’m considering it. And because I’m the type of person who likes to get […]
10 Household Products You Can Create Yourself to Save Money
Most of us are accustomed to going to the store to purchase everything we need for the home. Maybe instead you order online and have the items delivered to your door. Either way, someone far away creates the items you use in your home. But there are so many products you can create yourself […]
Money Psychology: 4 Key Questions from a Money Author
Money psychology is one of the most fascinating aspects of personal finance for me. So often, our money decisions aren’t made from places of logic. Instead, we make those decisions from the heart. Our emotions can confuse our finances. I’m always working on this myself, so I was intrigued to see a New York Times […]
How to Create Your Own Laminated Placemats
If you are looking for a fun new DIY project for your home, then consider making DIY laminated placemats. They provide a simple, easy way to dress up your dining room table. You can change them out weekly or seasonally to give your dining area a fresh, fun new look. Plus, since they are easy […]
Frugal Activities I Miss During the COVID-19 Shutdown
In many ways, it’s easy to live frugally during the COVID-19 shutdown. After all, we simply can’t go out and do a lot of the things that we used to go do. Therefore, we don’t spend money on those things. The things we can do, like going for a socially-distanced walk in the park, don’t […]
How Do You Show Proof of Income if You Are Self Employed?
I have been self employed for well over a decade. Based on my experience, it has gotten a lot easier to show proof of income for self employed individuals in recent years. In particular, it’s a lot easier to show that proof as a gig worker/ freelancer/ independent contractor than it was a decade or […]
5 Frugal Choices Helping Me With Healthy Eating
I recently recommitted to healthy eating. Of course, it’s always been important to me. But naturally sometimes I stray from it. I started a new relationship last year and we enjoyed indulging in lots of tasty meals together. The COVID-19 pandemic hit and the stress made me want to comfort eat. But it’s time to […]