Wow, what a difference a week makes. It seems glaringly obvious for all of us in the present, but for those reading far off in the future, Michigan (and most of the US) is fully enmeshed in the COVID-19 public health crisis right now. Much of the economy and society has essentially closed down in …
Impulse buys: $4Full tank of gas: $25Allergy Meds: $15Exercise classes: $6 My share of groceries: $70Garden Membership: $20Vet Visit: $120 Total Spending: $260 Free / Low Cost Highlights: Finished the free e-book, “rented” a few non-fiction titles about gut health and mindful budgeting. Enjoyed the spoils of nature and made plans for all this new …
A strong start! Total spending this week: $55 Unplanned Spending: Parking: $2 Budgeted Spending:Grocery (my half of shared expense): $40 Exercise Classes: $13 (4 classpass credits – roughly equals $8, Aerobics donation- $5) Highlights of this week: I just finished the last (published) book of the Expanse Series, and was craving something a little different. …
I added it all up… I spent over $600 on personal shopping, going out to dinner, and little treats for myself in the 40 days before starting a no-spend challenge. Putting that truth out into the universe is a little terrifying, but with that knowledge about me, I welcome you to the first post of …
I spent a few hours this morning climbing through bushes and trees along the canal of Belle Isle, as part of their Annual Keep Belle Isle Beautiful event. Retrieving nearly ten pounds of plastic, glass, styrofoam and clothing out of the waterways and natural habitats was a very humbling experience. It helped me to really …
I was riding my bike this morning after filling up my front tire – something I had been putting off for about a week – and I realized how much better it felt. Like, leaps and bounds better. Riding with the low tire was doable, but it was harder to ride, I moved slower, I …
A good portion of my income has been based around gratuity, either percentage of sales or the kindness of strangers, for over ten years. When you’re not sure what you’ll be making this shift, or even your annual income, things can get a little fuzzy. I have six credit cards and decent chunk of student …
Lace up your boots babe, we’re going on a journey. I started this blog to help others navigate life in ways that I’ve found helpful. I will be sharing my personal finances, healthy (and not so healthy) habits, travel advice, keeping a thrifty home, managing a lifetime of anxiety, and everything in between. This ‘map’ …