Life
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Why Minimalism Isn’t Working For you, And How to Fix That
Thanks to the likes of Marie Kondo, the Minimalists, and a ton of other influencers the Minimalism movement is experiencing an all-time high in popularity. But, many who are Marie Kondoing half their homes away are finding that the idea no longer sparks joy for them. In fact, Minimalism as a trend is kind of on the decline. But, I want you to know that if Minimalism isn’t working for you…that’s ok. It really is. There are a few reasons why it might not be working for you. I want to go through those reasons and offer up solutions that don’t include you returning to your overcluttered Maximalist ways. …
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Online Games for Kids
Online games are a great way for kids to interact with other people while having fun. But a lot of the most popular games at the moment aren’t very kid-friendly. That’s why I wanted to put together this list of some fantastic online games for kids. No matter what your child is interested in, there is sure to be a game they’ll love on this list. Temtem If your child is a fan of Pokemon then they will LOVE Temtem. Temtem is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) that is made in the style of Pokemon. You catch little monsters who can then fight one another.…
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Educational Podcasts for Kids
These days it seems like everyone is listening to podcasts, so why shouldn’t kids be included in that? In fact, while they can be a little bit difficult to find there are some really amazing kid-focused podcasts out there. I’ve put together a list of some of the best educational podcasts for kids for you below, enjoy. The Big Fib Your kids will learn from an early age how to identify fake news, a tool that is vital in today’s world and will only get more important as they grow older. The Big Fib is a game show format podcast that will teach kids how to identify truth from…
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What is Financial Minimalism and How Can It Help Me?
Minimalism is a growing lifestyle trend that sees you simplify your life by reducing the number of things you have so you can focus on the things that really matter in your life. Well, what if we took those same principals and applied them to our finances? Financial Minimalism is a method to minimize your spending that allows you to focus on the things that really matter in your life. It is a similar concept to the minimalist lifestyle but it focuses more on your finances than how many pairs of pants you own. Before we dive into how to practice it we should clarify what Financial Minimalism isn’t. It…
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Total Money Makeover Review: Does Dave Ramsey Know What He’s Talking About?
This year I set myself the goal of reading one new book that would improve my life or my knowledge on a subject every month. In February that book was The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. This book explains in-depth Dave Ramsey’s plan for getting out of debt quickly and how to excel in life once you’re debt-free. The book itself spent more than 500 weeks on The Wallstreet Journal bestsellers list, that’s nearly a full decade! Dave Ramsey has gone on to write a total of 10 books and he has a radio show on more than 500 radio stations in the United States and Canada. In fact,…
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Natural Cleaning with 4 Ingredients
When it comes to natural cleaning around the house most of the work can be done by one of four items common household items. These make fantastic replacements for the harsh chemicals you can buy in stores to clean with. Below I’ve put together just a few of the ways you can clean using Baking Soda, Vinegar, Lemons, and the Outdoors. Natural Cleaning with Baking Soda Carpets Sprinkle baking soda on your carpets and leave it to sit for 30 minutes before you vacuum it up. This will leave the carpet looking and feeling more fresh than ever. You can also add a few drops of your favorite…
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20 Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary Without Money
This week my husband and I are celebrating our 11th anniversary. Planning for it started well before Christmas and we decided to go a little bit low key with our plans. We’re just going to go out to dinner and then have a night in. We don’t exchange gifts for our anniversary after all Christmas was less than a month ago, but if we did the theme this year would be Steel. These days we have a bit more of a budget for our anniversary than we did in the past. In fact, when my husband and I were just starting out we had to celebrate our anniversary without money.…
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Fantastic Winter Date Night Ideas
I don’t know about you but in the winter I hate leaving the house. It’s so cold outside and that cold just saps away my energy and interest in doing things. But, I still want to have a great date night with my husband. That’s why I came up with this list of great stay at home winter date night ideas. Board Game Night My husband and I love to play board games so it’s no surprise that this is one of our favorite at-home date night ideas. We turn the lights down low, pour ourselves some drinks and break out our favorite games. When we feel like spicing…
