I am one of those people who like to create resolutions upon the commencement of a new year. I like the idea of a fresh start and a clean slate; I like self-reflecting on what I have done well and where I have fallen short. For the past few years, I have tried several times …
Category Archives: Savings
Shopping Ban Update for January 2019
On my way to work this morning, Brian cranked up Biggie Smalls “Hypnotize” as I am constantly singing the “refrain” (not sure if that is what you would call it). The song put me in a great mood to start the day and of course Brian got a laugh out of my off beat groove …
Shopping Ban 2019…
I have attempted a shopping ban a few times over the past few years, and I have failed. I don’t think you can go hog wild on ceasing to shop all together unless you have a reasonable outline of what is allowed and what is not allowed, and you check in monthly for accountability. I …
Prepping for a Successful Shopping Ban
I am a firm believer in the old adage “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”, most especially if it is something you aspire to be or acquire. I have tried the “Shopping Ban” a couple of times, and I have failed, and perhaps I just wasn’t ready. I was a self proclaimed …
Declutter Your Email
I don’t know about you, but I spend a good portion of my day on a computer and much of it responding to emails and deleting emails I have been copied on which I really shouldn’t be copied on, but better safe than sorry when it comes to work. The last thing I want to …
Farewell 2016! Welcome 2017!
2016 was a bust for me and from what I understand it hasn’t been kind to many. I started last New Year’s Eve off in a foot/leg cast and was in bed before midnight. I quickly gained weight from being in a sloth like state for over two months, and then graduated from a cast …
Living in Excess
Never has there been a time in Western civilization that over indulgement has become mainstream & admired; we have become slaves to our possessions & the almighty dollar. With advertisements inundating our social media, our emails, magazines and tvs – the North American dream is to own in excess of what is acceptable or reasonable. …
Shopping for Leather in Florence, Italy
When one visits Florence, Italy, a treasure you may want to bring back for yourself or a loved one is a gift made out of their famous Florentine leather. The problem is many merchants in Florence want to get in on the leather action, and some leathers are better than others, sadly some leathers are …
Another Great Staycation Day!
Sure, you can fly to California, France or Italy to visit some fine vineyards, but why do that when an abundance of quality vineyards are in your own backyard. Welcome to Nova Scotia aka God’s Country, where the people are down to earth & have a great appreciation for the finer things in life such …
Why You Should Have an Emergency Fund
Every adult who is gainfully employed should strive to have an emergency fund of at least $1000, if not more. Why? Lots of surprise expenses can come out of the blue and if you don’t have the cash and it is an emergency chances are you will use your credit card or line of credit …
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