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FB in a Nutshell
other blog: the everyday minimalist
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location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Archive for April, 2009
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Disparities between men and women in retail
Posted on April 21, 2009 | No CommentsMatt makes an interesting point in my post about Women and Money, leaving a comment that made me think: Also, it seems to me that women are under a lot more spending pressure than men. To look “put together” you have to buy a lot... -
Kiehl’s for a Cause? It’s for a cause all right.
Posted on April 20, 2009 | No CommentsNote about the usage of the word “chemicals” on my blog: To clarify out of respect for chemists and for readers who are really into science (the way I am not), I am not saying “chemicals” to mean EVERYTHING (water, salt, whatever). I am talking... -
Review: Fuji Finepix Z1 Digital Camera
Posted on April 20, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s been a long time coming. I am making a new pact to go through everything I own (tupperware, wardrobe brands, electronics and products I use) and reviewing them thoroughly so that I pass on my horrible experiences and you don’t have to waste money... -
A stylish outfit for a wedding
Posted on April 18, 2009 | No CommentsMy friend and every other bride in the world is getting married in June. I need an outfit. I want to use what I already have instead of buying another dress, but I need something to spice it up. Then it hit me. A FASCINATOR... -
Original style….
Posted on April 18, 2009 | No CommentsWhat is original style? As a commenter once said to me: How can something be truly unique? If there are more than one of the item, it wouldn’t be technically considered unique. And even if there was only one of each item there may be... -
Women and their money
Posted on April 17, 2009 | No CommentsI actually get this a lot. I get people (men especially), who are dead surprised that I make good money (even before when I had my corporate job), and am able to save all the money instead of blowing it on clothes and accessories. The... -
Review: The Diva Cup
Posted on April 16, 2009 | 6 CommentsThis is an unpaid, unsponsored review of the Diva Cup, a silicone alternative to tampons and pads. If you are interested in buying the Diva Cup at the end of this post then please consider using the Amazon.com link for the Diva Cup so that... -
10 Tips to Keep your Office/Work Area Neat
Posted on April 13, 2009 | 1 Comment1. Go through your mail and deal with it as it comes. Do the following tasks every time you get a piece of mail - Deal with it right away (e.g. paying a bill online) - File it immediately (either in “To Do”/”Waiting for more... -
What have you eliminated, that you do not miss?
Posted on April 10, 2009 | 2 CommentsNo more spending wrote a short, but sweet post about what she has cut out and does not miss any longer. Thought it was a fun exercise, so here goes.. starting from her list: (Green = I agree and have done the same thing) Beauty... -
A morning in the life of FB
Posted on April 9, 2009 | 2 Comments7 a.m.: Wake up. Check to see if it’s snowing AGAIN. No? Good. Head into shower. 7.30 a.m.: Start kettle for tea. Realize I have no morning fruit left to eat (clementines and the like). Contemplate eating BF’s beloved yogurt but decide against it. This...