Credit Card benefits I never knew I had

Credit Card benefits I never knew I had

I’ve spent decades not knowing or using the many benefits my credit cards offer.  And the main issue was I didn’t even know about half the benefits and/or I wasn’t keeping them top of mind to leverage them at the right time.  There are a ton of resources and websites...
What I learned from not running my AC

What I learned from not running my AC

I’ve not run our air conditioning for the past 4 days and it’s been 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit in Atlanta, GA.  And my husband still seems to love me, so those two things combined feel like a big win!  First off, I think the United States runs the AC (air conditioning)...
I won’t know until I try

I won’t know until I try

I’m turning 40 this year.  I’m not sure if it’s this stage in my life or something that feels symbolic about the idea of 40, but lately I’ve been trying a lot of new things.  I’m realizing I just won’t know what I like and what will make me happy until I give...
Paper Towels are Silly

Paper Towels are Silly

About six years ago I quit using paper towels and paper napkins, and I haven’t bought any since.  I can’t remember exactly what motivated the change, but I was making a number of changes at the time.  My motivation for replacing them was partially related to wanted to...
A Minimalist Guide to the Holidays

A Minimalist Guide to the Holidays

The holidays can be a time of overwhelm, when it should be a time to reconnect and reflect with your friends and family.  Somehow it has turned into massive shopping and tons of high-cost activities.  That is basically everything I am trying to avoid in life these...
Book Review – Playing with FIRE

Book Review – Playing with FIRE

I’ve been hearing about the book and documentary Playing with FIRE for a while now, and was super excited to dig in and read it.  In the true spirit of minimalism and achieving financial independence, I put a hold request on the book at my local public library and...

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