We're hanging out with Ms. Raggedly Riches today who has been awesome in her pursuit of a creative life. We're talking about alternatives for those of us who live car-free! There are so few win-wins ...
I’m on the Family Payroll Now? (Should You Accept Money From In-Laws?)
The anniversary of when I squeezed out of my mom rolled around and somehow on paper, I'm more than a quarter of a century old. Black magic.Someone just ends it all right now, it's all downhill from ...
DIY Solutions To Common Plumbing Problems to Save Money (Kitchen, Old Homes, Mobile Homes Etc.)
I wouldn't say homeownership has been easy. There is always something that needs to be done. Since we became homeowners, I have developed a higher sense of tolerance for stress. If I can't convince ...
12 Surprising Things Airbnb Guests Love And Hate
Today we’re diving into some surprising things Airbnb guests either totally love or hate. We’re not talking about the discernible basics like having a strong WiFi or a functioning heating ...
29 Legit Ways to Save Money on Amazon.com (Subscribe & Save Saving Tricks)
With over a million different items up for sale at any time from every nook of the globe, retail giant Amazon has become a central part of our shopping lives. Our household depends on Amazon as Prime ...
What Financial Health Means to Me: Overcoming My Hyperfrugality
ReflectionJune 9, 2000 was the day we arrived.Mom, dad and little me left our little fishing village and flew across the ocean to America. It was my first time on a plane, my first time in a car lane ...
Second Month of Blogging Stats & Summary
Interesting day so far. My dog decided to go #2 inside our AirBnB guest room - in front of our guests. I spent a good 40 minutes washing the carpet and apologizing like a madwoman. This just ...
“I am a Bad Toilet Person.” – Q&A: Hosting on Airbnb – Part 2
[ReviewDisclaimer] Annnnnnnnnd we're back! Hi! The home sharing online revolutionary Airbnb has transformed our lives. The entire Airbnb sham-bang has been a wild ride. I'll continue with the ...
How To Host on Airbnb – Introductory Q&A – Part 1
[ReviewDisclaimer] I’ve hesitated for a long time to write this because, no joke, I’ve been hosting for so long I sort of forgot home sharing was a ‘thing.’ I finally sat myself down to write a how ...
Is Budgeting Depressing? Then You Should Read This!
Budgeting is depressing to a lot of people, so don't feel alone! Many people who budget simply misunderstand the goal of budgeting. Hint: budgeting can only help!A lot of people thinks that budgeting ...