I know what you are thinking, what does this have to do with financial freedom? Well, nothing! It has everything to do with happiness, my happiness. And this blog is also about my pursuit of happiness:) Did I forget to mention how much I love food, mostly dessert? So whenever I can, I try new… Read More Happy Canada Day! Coconut Rum-Infused Cake & Berry Trifle
Yesterday I spent $770 in less than three hours for one kid! No, no major spoiling going on here. I paid for a medical and a dental appointment! And, because I am still employed , I get the benefit of private group insurance and it covers 100% of it. Phew. But not everybody has private… Read More Financial Independence And Kids? A Game Of Russian Roulette!
Do you read all kinds of articles on “How To Save Money”? You can’t wait to become Financially Independent and you know you need to cut back on expenses. Maybe you are targeting big-ticket items to save on (house, car) or maybe you decided to start slow and cut back on everyday expenses such as… Read More Did You Forget Your Lunch Again?
In one of my previous posts, I received a few comments about the categories I included in my monthly grocery spending report. It got me thinking (it happens!). I do include pet food, household products and personal care items in my budget, not just food. We host a fairly large family dinner every Sunday! So… Read More What If I Fudge The Numbers A Little? May 2018 Grocery Spending
I called today to cancel my Scotiabank Amex card! I only applied for it 10 months ago! So why cancel it so soon? It was my first real try at “power travel hacking” and I failed miserably! After reading so many great stories about travel hacking on various blogs, last summer, I got all pumped… Read More Travel Hacking? It’s Not For Everyone!
Bait title? Maybe, but also a reminder that no matter how much I get annoyed with my tenants, it is a very profitable business. Of course there are ups and downs each month, but overall, the returns are good. Even if none of my properties met the 1% rule! (Not available in my area) .… Read More $1,851 An Hour! May 2018 Income, Expenses And Goals
It is easy to write and publish a post when you are successful in you endeavors: How I went from being a live-in nanny to a corporate VP, Saving $80/week on groceries, How I reached FI without a master plan, How my daughter saved $30,000 by the age of 21 and is graduating this month.… Read More Blog Report : The Walk Of Shame!
Even If I Had All The Money In The World, I Can’t Bring Him Back! After the highs, the lows! Life is a constant roller coaster. I was so excited, and still am, about my trip to Australia, my work prospect and my life in general. Things are really good right now. And then, my… Read More Even If I Had All The Money In The World, I Can’t Bring Him Back!
Visiting Melbourne and its surroundings! As promised in my previous post Would You Travel To Australia For Business? Here are the highlights of what I managed to see while on business in Melbourne with a few pics. Hope you enjoy it! First of all, weather wasn’t that great. Australia is just getting into winter now and in… Read More Visiting Melbourne And Its Surroundings…While On Business
April was an exciting month, nothing to do with income, blogging or steps! I traveled to Australia for business. And that was awesome! We all have different goals and aspirations in life. One of mine was always to do an international business trip (well several if I could) and never managed to get one (U.S.… Read More Finally! April 2018 Income, Expenses and Goals
