If you read my previous post you are probably here for the financial content of January 2021. With the new year comes new year resolutions of course. Two resolutions that always seem to be popular amongst people that participate in these types of exercises are: getting in shape (whether that be joining a gym or […]
How to buy less in 2021
How any times have you heard that 2020 was a difficult year (what an understatement). If you’re fiscally responsible, have already done an audit of what you spent in 2020 (or you have a running budget/spend report) and it is a LOT more than you expected the perhaps this post is for you. I regularly […]
What I bought this month: December 2020
This is my last “what I bought this month” for 2020. I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone by. For 2021, I plan on making this series more of a financial update/spend report sort of series where I will go into what I spent vs. what I budgeted for the month, whether I […]
2020: Round up, reflections & goals
Wow I cannot believe this is my last post of 2020. We have made it everyone. This has been an especially difficult year for everyone, our friendships and relationships have been tested. We have been forced to reconcile how we spend out time with what we want with our lives. ROUND UP & REFLECTIONS Despite […]
Best and Worst Amazon Purchases of 2020
If you are an avid amazon shopper (or a prime member) then I encourage you to take a look at your order history for 2020 and see what has worked out for you and what hasn’t. Here is a list of my best and worst amazon purchases of 2020. BEST PURCHASES 1. Egg holder If […]
Debt diary 3: ending 2020, balance and projection
Its been a while since I posted a debt diary post. Here is number 3. In my last post, I wrote about hitting the 5 figure mark. I struggled with writing another one of these posts because I just felt like I wasn’t reaching any real benchmark that was “post worthy”. However I think it […]
What you need to be doing with your budget
As we approach the end of the new year this is a great time to take a deep dive into your finances and figure out if you are truly happy with the ways in which you are spending your money. I go in and out of moods with how I feel about my current financial […]
To all the clothes I purchased this year…
Dear clothes I purchased this year, I’m sorry for not using you and leaving you in my closet with your tags still on, only to never see the light of day. I hope 2021 is better to us and that you are able to enjoy the outdoors and see my office or even a courtroom, […]
Winter clothing hacks – 6 tips for making the most of your winter wardrobe
This post is one of my favourite ideas that I’ve had because these tricks make a noticeable difference in your wardrobe and your everyday winter outfits. I am all about longevity in the pieces I choose to purchase and I always take care of my things to make sure I get the most out of […]
Winter Essentials 2020
Winter is here! And if you’re a fellow Canadian or someone who lives in a climate where winters are cold and harsh this post is for you! Although we are still in the midst of this pandemic, I think this post may be helpful for those that are looking to spend more time outdoors this […]