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 …
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Bride on a Budget 2019
The average wedding in Canada costs easily between $20,000 to $30,000 and that is a lot of moolah! Below are some examples of others who have researched the cost of saying “I do”: When it comes to planning your wedding, a key component every bride should remember is this is YOUR wedding. I recently was …
Secondhand is the New Black
More and more, you’re hearing about thrift shopping, clothing swaps and when buying new, investing in good quality sustainable clothing. The world is changing and for the better. Having an abundance of stuff is now considered by many as a burden and we are looking for ways to live minimally, mindfully, economically and ethically. Fast …
Shopping Ban Combination Update for February & March 2019
Let’s avoid the throat clearing and get straight to the point. I have been fabulously failing at sticking to my shopping ban rules for both February and March. I feel like I am at confession and I feel rather ashamed for failing so fantastically. Where do I start? Let’s start with my kitty crazed obsession …
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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 …
The Greatest Currency is TIME
In my quest for a less cluttered life and embracing minimalism; the reason for the pursuance of less is to free up the precious commodity which none of us seem to have enough of is “time”. The more busy I become with work, navigating traffic during rush hour, checking into social media outlets, I have …
Day 20 – Summer 2018 Mins Game
Today is day 20 of the #minsgame; it is getting harder, but not so hard that I am coming up empty. Today’s purge involved the bathroom cupboards and I came up with the following: 1-10 A variety of skin products to be tossed 11-12 Choker necklaces 13 Old crusty contact lens container 14-16 Hair …
Day 18 – Summer 2018 Mins Game
I was away for a few days visiting my parents in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. I am behind by four days for the Mins Game, but I am going to continue on instead of playing catch up. Today’s purge for day 18 are the following: 1. A wall ornament from Thailand 2. Sweater …
Day 10 – Summer 2018 Mins Game
You would think at this point it is getting harder, but not yet! Still so much stuff to dispose of… All going to good will, besides the almost empty dental floss! Buffy the Vampire Slayer Cd Dental floss Dental floss News magazine News magazine Reusable Lululemon bag Address book Comic book German book Container or …
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