Category Archives: Consumer
Do You Need an iPad Mini?
Or any tablet? Probably not, but they’re so much fun. Skip to the end to find out about my indispensable apps! I resisted buying a tablet until now because I was holding out for an all-in-one device. Here are the
Do You Need an iPad Mini?
Or any tablet? Probably not, but they’re so much fun. Skip to the end to find out about my indispensable apps! I resisted buying a tablet until now because I was holding out for an all-in-one device. Here are the
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
Local Food Spot Check
Tonight I decided to see how much food in my house right now is local, regional or even from my own country. This was a spur-of-the-moment decision so I had no chance to prepare to be virtuous! I am providing
Local Food Spot Check
Tonight I decided to see how much food in my house right now is local, regional or even from my own country. This was a spur-of-the-moment decision so I had no chance to prepare to be virtuous! I am providing
The Wantster Monster
I keep a list of a few things I want – as well as things I need. I don’t spend much on non-essentials. Sometimes I just get fixated on something I want, but don’t need. Since I’ve stopped shopping “just
The Wantster Monster
I keep a list of a few things I want – as well as things I need. I don’t spend much on non-essentials. Sometimes I just get fixated on something I want, but don’t need. Since I’ve stopped shopping “just
Wardrobe Pare-Down
One of my goals this year was to wear all the clothes I already own, throughout the year, and decide if I want to keep them. Summer has just ended and it’s time to switch wardrobes! I tried to be
Wardrobe Pare-Down
One of my goals this year was to wear all the clothes I already own, throughout the year, and decide if I want to keep them. Summer has just ended and it’s time to switch wardrobes! I tried to be
Budgeting for the Blips
I am a personal finance junkie, but I have always left it to others to blog about. Today I thought I’d share my method of “cash flow budgeting” and see if I can compare techniques with you! Cash flow budgeting
Budgeting for the Blips
I am a personal finance junkie, but I have always left it to others to blog about. Today I thought I’d share my method of “cash flow budgeting” and see if I can compare techniques with you! Cash flow budgeting
2012 Goal Update: Month 8
Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I
2012 Goal Update: Month 8
Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I
What I Did in London
Just back from a one-week vacation in the UK! Rom is from SE England and I have made a few previous trips, but I am always excited to go back. We decided to spend the first few days based in London,
What I Did in London
Just back from a one-week vacation in the UK! Rom is from SE England and I have made a few previous trips, but I am always excited to go back. We decided to spend the first few days based in London,
Things I Will See in London This Weekend
Woo-Hoo! Vacation time has finally arrived! Rom and I are off to the UK for a week. We leave tonight on the overnight direct flight to Gatwick. Tomorrow will be a write-off so we’re just going to go shopping and
Things I Will See in London This Weekend
Woo-Hoo! Vacation time has finally arrived! Rom and I are off to the UK for a week. We leave tonight on the overnight direct flight to Gatwick. Tomorrow will be a write-off so we’re just going to go shopping and
Top 10 Cool-Off Treats
Coming off a long run of foggy and rainy days, we’re back in the high heat, here on the East Coast. In the Southern states, I would be drinking iced tea. Here in Nova Scotia, we go for Iced Caps
Top 10 Cool-Off Treats
Coming off a long run of foggy and rainy days, we’re back in the high heat, here on the East Coast. In the Southern states, I would be drinking iced tea. Here in Nova Scotia, we go for Iced Caps
An Exacting Life 