by Amanda | Oct 3, 2023 | Budget, Lifestyle, Mindset
In this post, I’d like to describe my approach to home environmentalism by asking yourself what’s in your trash can. I love Shelbizleee’s tagline “You cannot do everything the world needs, but the world needs everything you can do.” ...
by Amanda | Sep 19, 2023 | Budget, Mind, Uncategorized
This is a bit of an odd post but I’ve been actively on the phone making tons of calls to research changes to nearly every reoccurring expense. Therefore I thought you might appreciate reading about how to make a crash budget. I am no longer working a 40-hr week...
by Amanda | Jul 4, 2023 | Budget, Organizing, Uncategorized
This post is about how I use prototyping to organize my home. I’ve been wanting to write this post for a while. If you’ve been following me on social media, you will notice that I don’t recommend containers often. That’s...
by Amanda | Feb 7, 2023 | Budget, Mind, Uncategorized
In this post, I tried using my budget in the EveryDollar™ app (free version) and compared them. I tried several techniques when I started budgeting and I really hated all of them. I’ve shared my technique previously and you can download the spreadsheet...
by Amanda | Dec 31, 2021 | Body, Budget, Mind, Process Stress, Uncategorized
I had planned to post about home project planning. Then we were hit by 90 mph winds that ripped three pieces of my house’s vinyl siding off. So instead, this post is about spontaneous home repair. A large storm system raced through the upper mid-west...
by Amanda | Dec 17, 2021 | Budget, Mind, Mindset, Process Stress, Spirit, Uncategorized
At the end of the year, I like to take to evaluate things that I’ve been working on throughout the year. I decide what things I want to continue and where I can make some of those things easier. Taking the time now to look at these things helps me...