Tis the season! Almost everything about the Christmas holiday brings me joy: the smells, the colder weather, the overall general "good cheer" and, of course, the two weeks off I am afforded as an educator. It's a wonderful time of year to spend with your family and friends, or to cozy up with a good… Continue reading Fight the Christmas Present Siren Song!
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Let the Bride and Groom Plan Their Own Bloody Wedding
Man oh man, this is a hot topic amongst my friends at the moment. I'm at that stage in my life where it seems like there is a wedding every other weekend. Between buying gifts, travelling to/from the venue and finding accommodation, it seems like the vast majority of my money is going towards weddings… Continue reading Let the Bride and Groom Plan Their Own Bloody Wedding
Tiny Steps Add Up
It's amazing how what seems obvious to everyone can still sneak up on you and bite you in the ass. This can be in a good or bad way, as you'll see in this piece. As the summer winds down I always like to take some time and reflect on how I spent my time,… Continue reading Tiny Steps Add Up
Huh. Actually Thinking through Purchases is Helpful??
Whose wallet is happier these days? This guy's! Recently I have returned from a short holiday that took me from the west coast of Vancouver Island to San Francisco. It was an amazing trip, and in many ways I wish it was still happening, but it's good to be home and back to routine. Part… Continue reading Huh. Actually Thinking through Purchases is Helpful??
Setbacks are Inevitable
You have to love governments - they really know how to bring the hammer down hard on you. I was coasting along, having had a lovely May long weekend, feeling good about life, when a letter came in the mail. Not thinking too much about it (I'd paid my taxes on time, and got a… Continue reading Setbacks are Inevitable
My New Make Everything at Home Meal Challenge – Day 1
So lately I have been becoming very lazy. About once a week I'll text my husband, ask him what he wants for dinner, and I'll get the response along the lines of: "I don't know. What do you want?" I'll look at the uninspiring contents of our fridge and suggest sushi/Thai/Indian/literally anything that doesn't involve… Continue reading My New Make Everything at Home Meal Challenge – Day 1
Beer Gardens: A Gift and a Curse
The weather has turned, and boy oh boy is it about time! In my particular area we went from 9 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius in about a week, after a particularly long and cold winter. Barbecues were being dusted off and fired up at an incredible rate this past week, and suddenly everyone… Continue reading Beer Gardens: A Gift and a Curse
Mother’s Day Gifts for a Mom Who Wants Nothing
Do moms ever actually like breakfast in bed? So many crumbs! Gone are the days when my sister and I would "sneak" to the kitchen with my dad on that special Sunday morning and make mom a special breakfast (usually involving very cold toast and on one memorable occasion mixing tea and coffee together because… Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts for a Mom Who Wants Nothing
The Airport is a Huge Money Suck
This week I have the joy of boarding a long-haul international flight. I love travelling, and I actually don't mind flying, but what I absolutely despise is the waiting. My dad instilled a very strict "BE AT THE AIRPORT THREE HOURS EARLY!" rule from since I was very young, and I've never been able to… Continue reading The Airport is a Huge Money Suck
The Spending Bug Bit Me
I pride myself on being incredibly frugal. I've managed to save up a reasonably large amount of money by not buying clothes I don't need, finding cheaper vacations (camping for the win!) and having a cash diet for fun money every month that in theory should keep the credit card bills down. Lately, however, my… Continue reading The Spending Bug Bit Me
Secondhand Thoughts 