Shrinkflation is annoying
Workoptionalin5 I did my weekly grocery shopping some weeks ago and experienced a shrinkflation shock I wasn’t ready for. Okay I’m now more sensitive to grocery pricing and easily notice when…
I’m officially a Lidl Shopper
I switched to Lidl for groceries three months ago and since then it’s hard to shop anywhere else. Prior Lidl, my main shopping was done with Amazon fresh and I…
Vacation planning on a budget
I want to reduce my vacation cost by 50% in 2024 and have the same or close to this year’s vacation experience. Yes, I know this is stretch which is…
Christmas outfit or not?
I grew up in a culture where we all get sparkling new clothes and shoes for Christmas. We all looked forward to showing up in Church in our new clothes…
I saved us a new Couch
We bought a new Couch 5 years ago and made the smart decision to pick a cream couch. It was just the two of us and we weren’t sure if…
New Income Stream Unlocked
There are so many opportunities when we pause for a bit and reflect on it. It’s hard to pause though when our life gets consumed with active work so we…
Black Tax is REAL
Ever heard Black Tax anywhere and wondered what people are talking about? If not, let me break it down for you and if you’re already familiar or living it on…
I slept on eBay
Yes, I slept on eBay and I am scrambling to catch up. I started selling things I’ve held on to for too long some weeks ago via Vinted and Vestiaire…
I thrifted Winter Boots
I am decluttering and selling items I no longer need to hold on to. So far I’ve sold 3 shoes via Vestiaire and 1 dress via Vinted. Net proceeds from…
Week 1 with no credit card
I shared in August that I will be without a credit card for one quarter. I’m making this mini weekly update to share how I’m tracking. I actually forgot my…