It’s no fun having to be vulnerable and admit you screwed up. But, I want to model self-compassion in the midst of messing up. Wednesday was not good. We took my daughter out for soup to celebr...
Monday I was doing some vacation planning. I bought as many tickets online as I could, so I don’t have to stand in line. Most things are free there, but some you can still get online for a $1.5...
Welcome to this week’s issue of Weekly Simplicity Tips. My good friend Lori got married this weekend. I loved seeing her so happy. We also took a long motorcycle ride. The air smells so gloriou...
It was time to remember why we are doing a spending fast. And we did some more vacation planning. Do you remember why you wanted to do this? Is your motivation still up there? We didn’t s...
I bought a few things for dinner. And Jeff and I went on a date. We went fishing – well he fished while I enjoyed nature, then got frozen custard and took a nature walk. What are your favorite ...
More was spent than I would have liked. My daughter needed a swim suit, hat and a couple pair of capris for our trip. And sandals for graduation. I ended up buying an extra shirt for her and a shirt ...
This weekend we were at the other side of the state visiting family. We were fed and housed by lovely family members, so the only thing we bought was gas. And I brought the mother’s day present...
Yesterday I got gas before the price went up and used a coupon. It’s sad that I’m excited about gas for $2.57 a gallon. And we bought some produce. I also froze some raspberries and pinea...
It’s easy not to buy things when you don’t go anywhere but driving your daughter to and from school for two days How did you do? Share and Enjoy:
I stopped by the store to pick up bread today when I picked Brea up from school. And that was it. It’s a good day to read an old post: 20 Ways to Keep from Spending Money Share and Enjoy:
We went to the greenhouse to pick up plants this weekend. I always wrestle with this one because my spending fasts are always in May. But, this is the time of year to get them if I want them growing....
Welcome to this week’s issue of Weekly Simplicity Tips. It’s trillium time here in West Michigan. I love the beautiful three petaled flower. And the ducklings have been born at the...
How did you do today? Brea and I got our haircuts which were on the list. She cut over two inches off my hair. I didn’t realize it had grown out that much! This time, I made my next appointment...
I am so happy I got gasoline the day before. Gas prices shot up 25 cents in one day. It also reached 80 degrees all of the sudden here in Michigan and my husband reminded me that our air condit...
Onto Day 2. I awoke to a lovely email from Amazon giving me a list of Kindle titles for $3.99 or less. Oh, the temptation. I decided I had better delete the email without even reading it. Savings? Be...
All right, day 1 is over. How did everyone do? I was looking forward to not spending any money, but after picking my daughter up from a 5pm activity and then going for a walk, she was hungry. I thoug...
Welcome to this week’s issue of Weekly Simplicity Tips. I’ve had a delightful week! Seeing a local production of the H.M.S. Pinafore that a friend was in. Great job Mary Ellen! Seeing my ...
An idea that worked well for me for a few years was a 30 day spending fast. And I enjoyed having the company of others. So I am going to start this years spending fast on May 1st. One year I used the...
I believe one of the best ways to get to the core of what’s important to you and to travel the road towards simplicity is to ask the right questions. So I am starting a series called Moving Tow...
Welcome to this week’s issue of Weekly Simplicity Tips. Much of this week was spent in declutter club prep and answering questions. I am so excited because this group has really moved people fo...
Mohamed is starting a blog for an easier going approach to simpler living. Not minimalist or selling everything and moving to the country. Like me He asked some of us with simple living blogs our mos...
Welcome to this week’s issue of Weekly Simplicity Tips. This was a great weekend with nothing going on. So Saturday I spent relaxing, renewing and reading. And Sunday I caught up on email, laun...
I haven’t done this before, but thought it would be fun to give away one spot in the Declutter Group which starts April 23. You want a simple plan, that will integrate into your busy life and w...
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