So back in January I received an email that plans were being made for my 30th Class Reunion. After the shock that I was old enough to have been out of high school 30 years wore off I started planning in earnest a return trip to my hometown for my reunion followed by fun and …
This week we’re continuing our Creating Margin series by talking about Personal Growth and Development. I don’t know when I first started focusing on Personal Growth and Development. It may have been in high school, when I’d take an hour long walk in the evening with my 60-something neighbor and she’d ask questions about what …
One of the most stressful parts of our lives is dealing with finances. Many people grow up without solid financial role models in the home, and without schools teaching personal finance. Debt has become the new normal. The “Perfect Credit Score” the thing to pursue. If you don’t know what you’re doing, it can be …
The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More When I first started reading this, we’d just gotten our patio set out back. I sat in the sun, and ate very slowly. I savored every bite and every word on the page. This book made me think about what my …
My little family is planning a backpacking adventure over the summer. Two weeks in and out of the wilderness. Considering not long ago I was what could be referred to as a couch potato (without a TV but with a computer) the idea of a trek through the wilderness is mildly amusing. Originally we thought …
This week in the Creating Margin series, we’re going to talk about relationships. Specifically, how to curate relationships so that they have room or margin, to become inspiring, nurturing, loving lifelines with other people instead of anchors that weigh you down, stress you out and cause drama. “You are the average of the five people …
Mr. Money Mustache – Financial Freedom Blog Background I found this blog this month. I’ve heard of “Mr. Money Mustache” (aka MMM) before, but haven’t been an ardent follower. I’m working on a debt-free journey at the moment, having recently furnished a house and purchased a new-to-me vehicle. I primarily follow Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby …
This month I’m talking a lot about create white space, or margin, in different areas of our lives. When you fill every inch of your life with something, what you’re left with is a stressed, trapped, busy feeling with little to no room for actual living. Overly-scheduled lives have become the new normal and here …
In recent years, there’s been lots of articles around this particular subject. In our go, go, go world, how do you stop busy from taking over your life? Sometimes, it’s not even about busy-ness, but also about the constant pressure of doing more, better and faster. All of this pressure just serves to add more …
Hello Friends! It’s hard to believe March is coming to an end. Our Wyoming weather has been very spring-like for most of March. It has been so nice Joe and I are talking about starting the garden. It really is still way too early but so tempting. Last year we had two little garden boxes …
March is nearly done already and I can’t believe it! I’ve been busy, busy, busy this month. I’ve found little ways to slow down and relax. Here are a few comforts I’ve been enjoying this month. The Cavendon Hall Book Series If you are a lover of Downton Abbey, like me, then you need …
Happy Monday! Last week I shared my excitement of our new pantry being installed. I’m happy to report it’s *almost* completed! All of the shelves are in and we’ve started organizing it. The door still needs to be added and the trim done. It’s pretty exciting to have a functioning pantry. And I love that …
When I was 41 I started experiencing extreme tiredness, stomach troubles and body aches. It got so bad that I spent many an afternoon lying on the couch. After a while I discovered the trouble. The beginning of menopause. I shared some about this time on this blog. You can find these articles here. Regaining …
Happy Monday! It’s an exciting day here on the farm! Today my pantry is being installed. We’ve been living in our unfinished cabin for over two years now. We’ve done most of the finished work on our own but recently decided to hire out some of the things. Truthfully, we’ve stalled on our progress. With …
We’re finishing up our second winter in our off-grid cabin. Living in Wyoming we often have rapid and frequent changes between mild and cold spells. This year we seemed to have more mild days until the last couple of weeks when it was quite chilly. Last winter was cold for a good six weeks, with …