Moving has a lot of benefits. If you’re trying to practice minimalism, it’s a nice chance to declutter and steer away from hoarding too much stuff. It has its downside, too. When you move into a new neighborhood, particularly a … Continue reading Backyard minimalism from neighbors who could be hoarders
Twitter Blue is the newest invention from Elon Musk. It doesn’t quite match even the weakest of creations from his idol, Nikola Tesla. Tesla tried to change the world. Musk wants your $8 to feel authentic. You can actually pay … Continue reading Paying for Twitter Blue is buying fake popularity from strangers
There may not be anything on this earth better than eating at a buffet. Endless amounts of food. A wide selection of choices. A reasonable price. Eating at a buffet is one of the most practical things you can do … Continue reading Eating at a buffet: 7 practical tips to get the most out of your all-you-can-eat meal
Jenny and I recently went into Amish country where we learned about a different way of life on two different tours. We rode a buggy. We interacted in the homes of the Amish. We saw them at work. Something else … Continue reading The Amish are minimalists but not always so practical
Who has the time? No one apparently. Finding time to do everything we want to do is next to impossible. Between the necessary time-wasters in life to those moments where there’s nothing to do but kill time, it’s pretty tough … Continue reading How you can find more time to do the things you want
You’re so not vain, I bet you think this article is about you. Cutting your own hair is definitely a smart cost-cutting idea (no pun intended) anyone with a pair of scissors, a mirror, and good health insurance (just in … Continue reading How much money you can save by cutting your own hair
What’s the quickest way to get money without losing your dignity? There’s an easy answer. It doesn’t include superpowers. You can leave with all of your organs intact. You don’t even need to leave the house if that’s an even … Continue reading The quickest way to get money without losing your dignity
Months ago, I was reading a book! I really need to read more books. It wasn’t the greatest or most prolific of manifestos I was going through. This was Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris. If you’re familiar … Continue reading Friends, Family, Health: Which is worth sacrificing, courtesy of David Sedaris
Living on a prayer can sometimes feel easier than living as a one income family. Things are expensive! By the time you’ve spent the transportation cost to get anywhere, you’ve probably spent too much money. One of the best advantages … Continue reading Becoming a one income family: 5 things to consider
Waking up early can mean different things to different people. For me, waking up early means 6am or sooner. There needs to be a chance I can still see the garbage truck lift my trash. That was always an exciting … Continue reading How to wake up early and actually be in a good mood
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