This month’s posts have all focused on frugality, with this post giving you the simplest and best frugal habit. As a teacher, a frugal life is kind of a necessity, especially early in my career making less than $30,000. However, frugality is actually a great finance growing skill that is often forgotten. Frugality allows you…
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Taking a quick break from frugality in April to inspire anyone who dreams of starting a blog, a simpler life, or feels currently like a failure. Don’t worry, failure is temporary. It always is! Authenticity Recently, I participated in a podcast. The podcast focuses on successful blogs with a variety of viewers per month. Perhaps…
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First, let’s begin with a quick discussion on minimalism and children. Minimalism is great for children. Children need less choices. They need less decisions and they need simplicity. Freedom for children is not in a million choices, but rather two. Choices like do you want to play with blocks or Legos? Large varieties of choices…
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Before I get started writing about the benefits of student loan debt, I’d like to state my acknowledgement of my personal privilege. This is thanks to my generous parents and also my two older brothers who managed to pay for their college completely with military scholarships. Without their college expenses paid for, I’m not sure…
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Frugality is essential if you want to build wealth. If you can save, you’ll be able to invest into your retirement, pay for your child’s college tuition, or pay down your own debt! Check out this list for how to save 1,000 with 10 frugal habits. I wish our culture was different when speaking about…
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Gratitude as Self Care Self care has become a priority in my life since adopting a minimalist mindset. I explain in detail below the researched benefits, and also personal benefits of a gratitude practice. I honestly can say it has been the single most important change that has resulted in a much happier self these…
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