Etsy Printables

I Sold 100 Etsy Printables in Two Weeks

DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I EARN A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU. In late January, I opened an Etsy store. Two weeks later, I sold over one hundred Etsy printables. Does that seem impossible or unbelievable? Before I opened my store, … Read more

The Grass is Greener Where You Water It

The Grass is Greener Where You Water It

Have you ever heard the phrase the grass is greener on the other side? Is it really greener elsewhere, or could it be greener where you water it? My dad always considered himself lucky, and he kept an upbeat attitude even after he was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Whenever the doctor asked how he was feeling, … Read more

Notes to Yourself

Notes to Myself

Every day I jot down random notes. Today, for no particular reason, I decided to publish the list. So here it goes. 1. New Blog I’ve been cheating on this blog. After a decade and a half of writing about personal finance, I got the itch to write about something new. So I bought a … Read more

HSA vs PPO

HSA versus PPO: Feeling Guilty About Doctor Visits

For about eight years, my husband and I subscribed to a high-deductible health plan. Every year I renewed our insurance and hoped we would stay healthy. In the best-case scenario, we would pay lower premiums, sock money away in our HSA, and never visit the doctor’s office. In the worst-case scenario, we would pay $6,000 … Read more

blogging recap

Blogging Recap 2022

The year is coming to a close, which means it’s time for my annual blogging recap! I started summarizing my blog content in 2019 after Angela, Revanche, and FinCon 2019 rebooted my excitement for writing. In 2020, I decided to make it a tradition. In 2022, I published thirty-six posts on the topics of minimalism, financial independence, and exploring money mindsets and presented “How … Read more

How Many Presents Should a Child Get for Christmas

How Many Gifts Should a Child Get for Christmas?

How many gifts should you give your kids for Christmas? Is there a magic number of presents? The perfect amount that makes kids feel happy, satisfied, and grateful? In most instances, I think four is enough. After choosing something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read, you’ve got your kids … Read more

Buying Christmas Gifts for Myself

Buying Christmas Gifts for Myself

This December, I did something I haven’t done in a very long time. I bought Christmas gifts for myself! Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I devoted time to creating a wish list, but I jotted down some ideas and began the search for holiday bargains. So what did I buy? A Fitbit Watch … Read more