The peak travel season is pretty much over. But now is one of the best times to visit Italy. The weather is at its best. Travel fares and hotel rates drop. The hordes of tourists have departed. Menus feature seasonal specialties. You can enjoy foods like fresh mushrooms, truffles, chestnuts, pumpkins, and wild game. YouContinueContinue reading “Travel With Just a Carry-on”
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Debt-Free Living or Pop Goes the Money?
Do you remember singing “Pop Goes the Weasel” as a child? Or hearing it played by a jack-in-the-box or an ice cream truck? This traditional English song originated in the mid-19th century as a country dance, nursery rhyme, and singing game. It has entertained children for decades. I hadn’t heard this song in years, soContinueContinue reading “Debt-Free Living or Pop Goes the Money?”
Abundant Minimalism
Even though I strive to be a minimalist, I’d say there’s a problem with minimalism! Because like hoarding, minimalism focuses on possessions – just from a different perspective. It’s not that material possessions are necessarily bad. I mean, who doesn’t like a warm, comfy bed? But it’s also because God delights in blessing us. He doesContinueContinue reading “Abundant Minimalism”
Swedish Death Cleaning
Now that both of my parents have passed away, my brothers have been “death cleaning.” I know it hasn’t been easy, especially for my youngest brother who has always lived there. They hired an estate sale agent, which made the process easier and hopefully reduced some of the emotional stress. I don’t have many childhoodContinueContinue reading “Swedish Death Cleaning”
Christmas Clubs and Budget-Friendly Gifts [Video]
In the 1970 musical Scrooge, even the grumpy Christmas-hating Scrooge eventually realized that “December the 25th is the dearest day of all the year!” (Watch the trailer here.) I never needed any convincing about that. The sound of Andy Williams singing that Christmas was “the most wonderful time of the year” had always filled ourContinueContinue reading “Christmas Clubs and Budget-Friendly Gifts [Video]”
Smart Clothes Shopping: Easy as 1-2-3
Many women I know love shopping in groups, but not me. Shopping is stressful enough without bringing a bunch of people along. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting together with my girlfriends. Maybe we could grab lunch or a frothy cappuccino. Is anyone free this week? It’s hard for me to find clothes thatContinueContinue reading “Smart Clothes Shopping: Easy as 1-2-3”