Taking the ordinary to the extraordinary one small change at a time.
I was supposed to go to Blacksburg this weekend. I was also supposed to have written a blog post this weekend. Instead, it snowed a couple of feet in Blacksburg and I postponed my trip a week. I found myself with an entire weekend free to write a blog post. Sadly, this is the only... Continue Reading →
I have never been a person who could be characterized as all sweet and mushy. Well, I guess it depends on one’s definition of sweet and mushy. Am I emotionally sweet and mushy? Not really. Am I physically sweet and mushy? Not sure about sweet but mushy, totally. So for Valentine’s Day this year I will... Continue Reading →
As I am preparing my lunch for tomorrow, I am reminding myself that small changes in my spending will make for great big changes in my bank account. And did I mention there were a few unexpected layoffs at work again? Yeah, Mama needs a bigger emergency fund. So as I make my PB&J I... Continue Reading →
Oh Frugal February, it is only the 5th and you have kicked my ass already. I am realizing so very much about how little I am mindful of my spending. I own my home and have a mortgage that costs less than any rent I could find in D.C. In addition, I have been building... Continue Reading →
First day of frugal (no unnecessary spending) February is down. I am hoping this one change in my habits will create several improvements in my life. I hope it will improve my willpower (I mean, I am pretty much starting from zero, so how could it not.) I hope by allowing me to give up... Continue Reading →
Living A la Mode 