by fistbumpmedia | Dec 24, 2015 | Dream amp; Do, Lifestyle, Nuts amp; Bolts, Odds amp; Ends
I haven’t made New Year’s resolutions for several years, and this year will be no different. Instead, I’ve created a Facebook group called “16 in 2016”. I hope that after reading the overview (from the Facebook page) posted below,...
by fistbumpmedia | Sep 9, 2015 | 5 Tubs and a Tote, Nuts amp; Bolts, Odds amp; Ends
I’ve mentioned before — and because I tend to forget to whom I’ve already told what, I’m sure I’ll mention it again — I dislike clutter and “stuff’. As a result, I’m almost always in “streamline”...
by fistbumpmedia | Aug 30, 2015 | challenge, finances, Nuts amp; Bolts, savings, spending
I participated in a month-long spending freeze this past June and, despite an occasional challenging moment and a bit of internal whining now and then, I enjoyed the experience.Not only did that challenge bring some growth to my savings account, it also taught or...
by fistbumpmedia | Jun 1, 2015 | Dream amp; Do, Nuts amp; Bolts
I’m participating in a 30-day spending fast. The plan is to purchase only necessities — food, gas, etc — the entire month of June. Feel free to jump in and join me; if you do, I hope you’ll share your own experiences and thoughts via a...
by fistbumpmedia | May 25, 2015 | 5 Tubs and a Tote, Dream amp; Do, Nuts amp; Bolts
I’m excited to share with you that I’m preparing to go on a spending fast for the month of June!My overall plan is to purchase only food, gas, and any other absolute necessity. No books — not even a 99-cent download from amazon.com. No yarn — I...
by fistbumpmedia | Apr 27, 2015 | Dream amp; Do, Nuts amp; Bolts
Long story short, after much deliberation and with almost as much reluctance as anticipation, I sold my wonderful little red Prius. I loved my Prius — how it handled, its fuel-efficiency, its size, etc. As much as I enjoyed the car itself, I loved the fact that...
