In my November 2021 blog, I discussed how to develop a holiday gift-giving spreadsheet on which to track the people you buy for, the gifts you buy, budget info, etc. The purpose is to have a record you can refer to each year if wanted/needed. It’s a great tracking tool, but what if you don’t know […]
Read moreHow much do you plan to spend on holiday gifts this year? Do you have a budget or do you just “wing it” every year? According to an August 2021 article on the website of financial guru Dave Ramsey, Americans plan to spend $650.00 on Christmas gifts in 2021. I hate waste, whether it’s money, […]
Read moreWhat exactly is Minimalism? If you ask ten different minimalists, I think you’ll get ten different answers. In general, it’s about living with less. I thought my husband and I did well when we downsized several years ago. We went from a 3,000 square foot home to a 1,000 square foot home. Not only did […]
Read moreFor many people, it’s difficult to part with items we’ve had for years; if they’re sentimental, it’s even worse. In this blog, I’ll share the impetus to gift a very sentimental item to someone I had never met and never would. I’ve procrastinated posting this blog for a long time now. The reason? I knew […]
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