Weighing in on April
With this weigh-in post, I’m trying a new format. Once you read through it, I would love to know your thoughts – Do you like it, or do you prefer the old format? In what way can I make these…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
As Mother’s Day approaches and we think about how grateful we are for our moms, we also begin thinking of what we can do for them. There are many gifts which can’t be bought in a store that moms would…
My Honest Review of EveryPlate
Recently, I came across a $20 coupon to try the meal delivery service EveryPlate. After doing some research, I discovered that they are less expensive than most of the other meal delivery services out there. So, with my interest piqued,…
How I Paid Cash for a New Car
Setting the Goal In my post, “Financial Planning for Upcoming Expenses,” I shared that one of my goals for this year was to finish saving for a new car. Well, after two years of self-denial and sacrifice, I’m happy to…
Create Your Own Vision Board
Have you ever heard of a vision board? A vision board is a collage of pictures, photos, and inspirational quotes all with special meanings geared toward helping you reach a personal goal. Vision boards are either physical or digital and…
Goal #3 – Financial Planning for Upcoming Expenses
Many of us have financial goals; paying down debt, saving for retirement, creating a budget, etc. I have several, but financial goals take time. This is why I believe it’s important that we be good stewards of the money that…
Weighing in on Weeks 24-25
At the weigh-in for week 24, I was up another 0.4 lbs. So, after another week of weight gain, I’m thinking I can several approaches to this: 1) I could simply give up; 2) I could keep doing what I’ve…
Earn Extra Money by Selling on eBay
eBay, The Early Years These days you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t heard of eBay. Since its creation back in 1995, this highly popular online auction site has established itself as a huge resale market for thrift…
Weighing in on Weeks 22-23
For week 22, I was down 0.6 lbs and for week 23 I am up 0.8 , making my total weight loss so far 26.4 lbs. I will confess, these numbers are a little discouraging, but I’m hoping with a…
Goal #2 Making Healthy Choices
My second goal for 2019 is all about the road to being healthy and losing weight. This doesn’t just mean becoming thinner, but also healthier, which will result in less joint stress and a better overall quality of life. I…
