I've never written about finances on my blog before. I'm changing that now for a few big reasons. I believe being intentional with money is an important aspect of living a happy life. … [Read More...]
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How reading FIRE blogs has changed my life
A bit over five years ago, I started to get serious about my finances. I don't remember exactly the first time I stumbled across a personal finance blog, but it must have been around that time. … [Read More...]
How to fix a laminator that ate your paper
I love my laminator. I also love trying new things with it. There is nothing more fun than trying out a new idea. One day I'd seen some pictures on Pinterest of nice laminated fall leaves. I … [Read More...]
Too smart for my own good: the curse of borderline genius
We see exceptional intelligence as a blessing. So why, asks Maggie Fergusson, are so many brilliant children miserable misfits? 1843 I recently read a piece in the magazine 1843 called The curse of … [Read More...]
#HoppyStaysHome
Like a lot of people across the world, we've been staying home a lot lately. Some people are doing really cool things to give back… making masks, designing ventilators, helping their neighbors, … [Read More...]
Kid on a Swing: DIY Laminated Christmas Ornament Project
These cool ornaments impressed all of B's relatives when we gave them as presents last year. Plus, I love the idea of still having two-year-old B swinging on my Christmas tree in 20 or 30 years. … [Read More...]
Gratitude for losing a job?
Yep, here I am, sitting at home. Working remote with a two-year-old running around. First off, I am crazy grateful. And I'm grateful to have a response of gratitude for things. This is not … [Read More...]
Password managers: what to use and why
Why you NEED a password manager Over the last year, I've become increasingly interested in digital security. I'm obsessed with things like the podcast Darknet Diaries and other cyber security … [Read More...]
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