Mr. Moe has a new name for me, "Mrs. Wishy Washy". He says (and I agree) that I'm super wishy washy about how we plan to retire, and he's right. There are SO MANY options and ways to work it! This blog has been very helpful for me to process those feelings and encourages me …
Life Hack Money Saver | Home Exchange
We watched The Holiday about house swapping several years ago and were inspired by the awesome way to travel in a more authentic way. It's like a dating service for your house (and really yourselves). You can score a low cost vacation and explore a more authentic traveling experience by using any of the number of …
The House vs. The Home
Real life conversation at work: Co-worker: I'm moving this week. Me: Oh, tell me about your new place. *** Polite but irrelevant back and forth about the size, cost, location of the new place. *** Me: We'll be moving in 3.5 years once Miss Moe heads off to college. I'm looking forward to the rent-life …
Friendship for Sale: Multi-level Marketing (MLM)
Friend?: Want to come to my house for a little get together with a few folks? We'll have wine and appetizers and such. Me: Sure, why not - sounds fun. Friend?: Cool, we'll have a few people over showing their whatever home party is the newest thing and you can check them out. No pressure! Me: …
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Life Hack Money Saver | A Love Story for Libby
As a self-proclaimed bibliophile, I am a familiar face at libraries, garage sales, and thrift stores in search of the next great read. Friends are always passing along their books cast-offs and I devour them quickly. I love the smell of books and the tactile feeling of turning the pages. Until 2018, I never really …
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Realizing You’re Enough
April 26, 2018 is take your kid to work day. In honor of this, I wanted to share an important parenting lesson I learned a few years ago from Miss Moe. You know the age old question our children are asked all the time: What do you want to BE when you grow up? When Miss …
The Tax Man Reapeth – Why I’m Practicing Gratitude
Taxes are due TODAY! We never get a refund anymore; we typically end up with a bill to the tune of at least a few thousand (on top of the thousands we pay throughout the year) dollars. We paid a lot in taxes this year, like a lot. But, instead of grousing (my first reaction) …
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