I haven’t tracked my progress on paying my debt down, partially because I have been working so much on a computer in my big girl job, I don’t have a desire to write about anything. To be completely transparent with my readers, I had paid more than half of my loan off, and seeing …
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February Check In
In the bleak mid winter, February, although brief can be hard on the head. Canadians such as myself can expect copious amounts of snow, freezing temperatures and some days you don’t see the sun. In trying to make 2017 the year of mindfulness, thus far has been challenging. So, it is time to hit the …
Start 2017 on the Right Track
Today is December 1st and Christmas is right around the corner and so is the financial pressure to stay on budget. As our waistlines increase and our bank accounts decrease starting the new year in the gloomiest of Canadian conditions with a proper daily dose of wet & cold cloudy days paired with slippery sidewalks …
Getting Back On Track
Sometimes life can kick you in the “bleep”(or use whatever word comes to your mind). Some of you may have noticed I have been MIA. It has been a stressful two months for me with multiple changes & scares happening in my personal life. Mostly around my beloved Father who has had a rough couple …
Traveling when the Canadian Dollar is Down
A lesson both Brian and I learnt on our trip to Florence, Italy, was to budget better. As we were only staying for a week, I thought that $1000 Canadian would be enough spending money for myself, and I think Brian had budgeted for $1500 Canadian. The problem is when you are staying at a …
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Shopping Ban Update – The First Week
I am only a week in and so far it has been fairly easy, but it is still very early on. Part of the reason why I am giving an update today is because it was my intention to brown bag my lunch daily at work to help save money. Today I failed …
The Shopping Ban List
I’ve come to the realization it doesn’t matter how much money you make, but it is all about how you spend it. One cardinal rule should be to live within your means, but also have a buffer of funds set aside for emergencies, or for a vacation which comes up or whatever. What I have …
Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget
I love champagne, I love Louis Vuitton and all things Chanel. Above all things I love to travel and Europe is my favorite destination to hit. The last time I was in Europe was when I explored the UK which included England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with my best friend & greatest travel companion Jenn. …
Day 8 – Minimalism Challenge 2016
The challenge continues as more items are discovered which I will never use, therefore they are either being trashed or given away… A bustier I bought for a costume, but never used A pair of earrings A container for cat treats (gift) A cat salt shaker (gift) A cat pepper shaker (gift) An Eos …
Starbucks – I love you x
Okay… So, a little late on posting about the supposed “red cup controversy”, but seriously does anyone really care? What about our poor Jewish peeps who would be pre-Christianity. What about blue cups with Magen Davids? What about the joy of minimalism? Should a coffee cup have to be adorned with Christmas bells and …
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