YOU GUYS. The delivery men got here with the new washing machine yesterday, and…it was dented. Like, seriously dented on both sides. So it had to go back onto the truck. BOOOOOOOO. I was terribly disappointed, because I had been thrilled at the prospect of having a functioning washing machine again! And I had waited […]
Read MoreThis week, I am thankful: for a few days off I worked five 12-hour shifts in the last six days, and while I didn’t really mind it (they were day shifts!), I’m definitely glad for some days off. My body and brain are a little tired! I love hospital life for sure, but it’s also […]
Read MoreThis post is part of a very occasional series of random health-related tidbits I love to teach about. 1. Sad tears are actually productive Unsurprisingly, patients in the hospital sometimes cry. And often, they say something like, “I’m sorry I’m crying!” My college girl, way back in the day. Her toddler self actually asked me […]
Read More1. I mended my curtain I have some inexpensive curtains from Ikea in my bedroom (Matilda sheers), and I’m kinda glad they are inexpensive because…Miss Chiquita made a hole in one, and has caused some snags in others. 😉 I just sewed up the little hole by hand, and the repair, while visible, is not […]
Read MoreYou may remember that last month, I bought a variety of things, but I did not spend my entire $100 budget. part of my fun money purchases last month! And I rolled the extra $26 over into October’s fun money budget. Well, this month, I spent the entire budget in one single place. 😉 Now […]
Read MoreWhat I Spent I used to make a lot more sandwiches than I do now, but…two dinner meals were sandwiches this week. 😉 I spent: And that’s it! $81 for me. Sweet. Please enjoy how short her legs are. Thank you. What We Ate Saturday Zoe was out, so I made a one-person shrimp and pasta […]
Read MoreThis week, I am thankful: that you all sweetly listened to my complaining yesterday My kids would label this complaining session “a crash-out”. Ha. Sooo…thanks for being here for my crash-out. 😉 that two weeks of this class are done Although my complaining post helped a little, I do unfortunately still hate this class. So, […]
Read MoreNote: The following article was published in the June 01 issue of Simplify Magazine. Real financial freedom isn’t about affording everything—it’s about realizing you don’t need everything. In 2008, Memorial Day weekend promised beautiful weather—not always the case in Vermont at that time of year. So my wife, Kim, and I decided to spend the Saturday […]
Read MoreFor over 17 years, I have been writing about minimalism on this blog. During that time, I’ve written over 1,700 articles—sharing stories, principles, and practical tips. I’ve written books that have helped hundreds of thousands of people take their first steps toward owning less and living more. I’ve recorded 400 videos for YouTube. And the […]
Read MoreSeventeen years ago, I discovered minimalism. It took only a simple sentence from my neighbor to forever change my view of material possessions. This is what she said: “That’s why my daughter is a minimalist. She keeps telling me I don’t need to own all this stuff.” The statement came at the most ordinary time: […]
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