I tend to read and comment on other blogs as Harmony, but recently came across a thought-provoking post in my personal life. My friends have been sharing and discussing a viral blog post titled “To My Husband In This Weird Phase Of Life,” with remarks of how perfectly it illustrates their current struggles and sentiments. In …
There are variety of pseudo-scientific guidelines regarding the time that it takes to make or break a habit, including the misinterpretation of research which gave us a 21-day timeframe. While habits may be difficult to overcome, they usually encompass one discrete activity. I agree that it can be difficult to quit smoking or consistently …
In this latest edition of Friday Un-Frugal Finds, let’s chat about those plastic, colored, unisex bracelets that you see everywhere. No, not the bracelets worn in support of a cause. I’m talking about the overpriced pedometers called Fitbits. What does this product do to make life better? The main function of the Fitbit product is to …
Fight Club was a good movie, at least that’s how I remember it. The book is on my to-read list, but I’ve put off reading it due to some apprehension that the message will be overwhelmingly rational in light of my new priorities. Last summer was spent gazing out an …
My little Goofball just celebrated his fifth birthday. We had a great day without having to spend much money at all. I am a firm believer that children need time and attention far more than they need things or entertainment. We will have a party for him, shared with Tornado, …
My Facebook feed recently was invaded by little girls in brightly-colored dresses. Many of my “dance mom” friends were posting pictures from “recital weekend.” Tornado will be turning three years old next month, so it’s about time for me to sign her up for dance lessons, because that is considered normal for little …
My brother-in-law, who is several years younger than me, is on the verge of retiring. He is one of the inspirations to my new goals and lifestyle. His ability to retire so early is largely due to the fact that he is in the military. He is very frugal, but …
Maternity leave is definitely not a vacation. But while caring for a newborn is demanding, you still have a considerable amount of relatively free time at your disposal. I am choosing to be as productive as possible to take advantage of these few months without the demands of a full-time …
Our life is perfect right now. Unfortunately, the state of our finances prevents us from enjoying this perfection on a long-term basis. The children will soon return to daycare and Mr. Smith and I will have to resume working full-time. All we can do is make the most of this time, while …
I’m intrigued by homeschooling families. It’s not an option for me because of my status as the breadwinner of the family, but I’ve found myself imagining lesson plans and educational activities to do with my children. My father was a math teacher. During his summers off, he would give us assignments from workbooks. Also, I have several relatives …