Another blogging break? Again! It has been almost a month since my last post and NO I haven’t given up on blogging…sorry:) So why have I not been posting anything? How can I not keep up with a weekly post you ask? First I Want To Share Big News: My oldest daughter got engaged! He… Read More Another Blogging Break? Again!
Finally my report for July! I have been a little preoccupied this past week. “They” finally gave me my termination letter. I was really upset when I received it last Friday at 4 pm! It’s not the offer they verbally gave me, back in April, but no surprise there. Always ask for confirmation in writing.… Read More July 2018 - Income, Expenses And Goals
Do you remember why you started your blog? Do you still do it for the same reason(s) today? Find out SOME of the top reasons why people start a blog. What’s yours? Why Did I Start A Blog? Originally, I started blogging after reading a successful blogger’s monthly income report and thinking how easy it would… Read More Why Do YOU Blog? Top Reasons Why People Start A Blog
Mirror Mirror On The Wall, What Is the Best FI Acronym Of Them All? I was reading a post with yet another Financial Independence acronym this week and started thinking about how many new ones I had seen so far this year? And which one I liked best. Light reading for today, TGIF! Financial Independence… Read More Mirror Mirror On The Wall, What Is the Best FI Acronym Of Them All?
* MISSION ACCOMPLISHED * ! That’s right, we I did it! I finally reached my goal to reduce our grocery spending by 30%. Actually, we exceeded the goal, but I don’t want to brag too much, it may not last! If we keep it up, we will save $5,200/year on groceries. If You Are New… Read More * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED * June 2018 Grocery Budget
Hola From Playa Del Carmen! My kids (young adults now) and I are still on vacation in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. We have been here for over a week and we ( maybe it’s just me!) are enjoying the REALLY warm weather! I thought , instead of publishing a boring post about money again, I… Read More Hola From Playa Del Carmen!
June went by so quickly, I can’t believe half of the year is gone already! On the money front, June was my best dividend month EVER, over $6,000 YTD ! But rental property income was not as good. You can find out why my rental income was lower below, never a dull moment as a… Read More Over $6,000 In Dividend YTD! June 2018 Income, Expenses And Goals
Earn At Least $50 Doing Almost Nothing And Get 2.75% Guaranteed For 6 Months? Is it a joke? No, it’s not! I don’t usually promote products or services, I include the Ebates link on the side because I think it is a great deal no matter what you do, but I don’t promote it (may… Read More Earn At Least $50 Doing Almost Nothing!
Sometimes, we (frugal bloggers) make frugality sound so easy! SPEND LESS, SAVE MORE, BE FRUGAL, such a simple concept! If you can’t afford to buy stuff, then don’t. It’s not rocket science! So why do so many people struggle with it? What If Frugality Is NOT In Your DNA? **News flash** We are not all created… Read More What If Frugality Is Not In Your DNA?
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
