Fitbit: 6 Months Later
I’ve had my Fitbit over 6 months now so it’s time for a second review. Is it going to stay the course? Gadget Fun Factor: Is the Fitbit fun to own? You bet! It’s fun to look around a room
Fitbit: 6 Months Later
I’ve had my Fitbit over 6 months now so it’s time for a second review. Is it going to stay the course? Gadget Fun Factor: Is the Fitbit fun to own? You bet! It’s fun to look around a room
Banking Overhaul
I like doing business with my bank, and when Rom arrived in Canada, I recommended he deal with them too. Recently, however, he’s been getting better services and products than I have! What gives? The answer: Although I review my
Banking Overhaul
I like doing business with my bank, and when Rom arrived in Canada, I recommended he deal with them too. Recently, however, he’s been getting better services and products than I have! What gives? The answer: Although I review my
How Fit Is Fit?
Over the past 6 months, I’ve taken it up a notch, from being fit to very fit. I am a lot more active and I feel a tremendous sense of well-being. Sure, I have gaps, for example, less strength and
How Fit Is Fit?
Over the past 6 months, I’ve taken it up a notch, from being fit to very fit. I am a lot more active and I feel a tremendous sense of well-being. Sure, I have gaps, for example, less strength and
YNAB 2016 Budget App Review
YNAB (You Need a Budget) is the best budgeting system I’ve ever used. But – I won’t be subscribing. This is clearly not a sponsored post. I am a personal finance and budget geek. I’ve kept track of my spending
YNAB 2016 Budget App Review
YNAB (You Need a Budget) is the best budgeting system I’ve ever used. But – I won’t be subscribing. This is clearly not a sponsored post. I am a personal finance and budget geek. I’ve kept track of my spending
January: It’s a Wrap!
I had a January vacation, which I’ve never done before. My adult child, Link, was here for a 10-day visit and we stayed home together. I may have even enjoyed it more than Link’s usual Christmas trips home because we
January: It’s a Wrap!
I had a January vacation, which I’ve never done before. My adult child, Link, was here for a 10-day visit and we stayed home together. I may have even enjoyed it more than Link’s usual Christmas trips home because we
Link’s Story (Trans Parent series continued)
I haven’t written lately about my young person, whom I refer to as Link. I have written a few posts about Link’s evolution as a genderqueer and transgender person, and have noted that Link is struggling. Since Link left home
Link’s Story (Trans Parent series continued)
I haven’t written lately about my young person, whom I refer to as Link. I have written a few posts about Link’s evolution as a genderqueer and transgender person, and have noted that Link is struggling. Since Link left home
Tim’s Cups, Candy Wrappers and Poo Bags
On my first visit to London, I quickly spotted a cultural difference between North America and the UK. There is much less of an eat-on-the-run mentality. Where I travelled, there were no drive-throughs for coffee or fast food. Even in
Tim’s Cups, Candy Wrappers and Poo Bags
On my first visit to London, I quickly spotted a cultural difference between North America and the UK. There is much less of an eat-on-the-run mentality. Where I travelled, there were no drive-throughs for coffee or fast food. Even in
This Year in Money
Hi! The categories for my financial review were inspired by Asian Pear in this blog post (I will link to the 2015 version when it arrives: soon, I think!) Budget Method and Tools Around November each year, I think about
This Year in Money
Hi! The categories for my financial review were inspired by Asian Pear in this blog post (I will link to the 2015 version when it arrives: soon, I think!) Budget Method and Tools Around November each year, I think about
In December
December was surprisingly calm chez Exacting! I always attempt to do “just enough” for Dec 24-Jan 1 so that it feels festive but not frantic. This was the first year (in 4) that Link didn’t come home for Christmas. But Link was
In December
December was surprisingly calm chez Exacting! I always attempt to do “just enough” for Dec 24-Jan 1 so that it feels festive but not frantic. This was the first year (in 4) that Link didn’t come home for Christmas. But Link was
Grocery “Reveal”
Every year I tally up the actual foods we bought during the year, and not just what they cost. I had a look over 2015 and thought about what we can do differently. If anyone asked me, I would say we are
Grocery “Reveal”
Every year I tally up the actual foods we bought during the year, and not just what they cost. I had a look over 2015 and thought about what we can do differently. If anyone asked me, I would say we are
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