I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Sam Lustgarten, a fellow blogger. We had a great conversation that spanned many topics, from current reading choices to the struggles of starting a blog. One of the things he asked me was, “Why did you start a blog?” Now, it seems like a simple question, but it honestly made me […]
Rant and Rave 2: Freaking Food
Rant: Hi my name is Gwen and I have a problem with food. Not like the traditional problems of eating too much or too little, or even the problem of eating bad stuff. (Although I could probably stand to eat less sugar.) No, my problem is not making my own. I ate out WAY too much last week, and I’m […]
Self-Controlling Your Finances
For me, the best part about being an adult is the freedom of choice to do whatever we want. Do I want to fly to Ecuador for a week’s vacation? Do I want to retire early? Do I want ice cream and donuts for dinner? While some of these may be good decisions (Yes, I’m going to Ecuador this […]
I Don’t Want a New Car
Conversation with my gear head friend: Him: You make HOW much money per year?? Me: this much (hint: $$$). Him: OMG! I could have the sweetest car ever if I made that much! Why don’t you get rid of your old car and get a new one?? The simple answer is, I don’t need a new car. But, it really goes […]
My First Year: 12 Months of Savings
The paycheck I received this week marks a big milestone for me: My first full year of saving! Mid April last year was when I bumped up my 401k contribution to max it out (or so I thought). I started my first official “big girl” job in January, but gave myself until mid April to outfit my house and buy […]
Earth Day 2015
Happy Earth Day! It’s a great reminder to sit back and think about our impact on Mother Earth. You might think, I’m one person, what can I do that will have an impact? As one person, honestly, not a whole lot. BUT. When we all do a little bit, the impact multiplies into something amazing! In just a few short […]