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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 June, 2009
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Update your Cube
Posted on June 21, 2009 | No CommentsWired had a whole bunch of examples of spiffed up cubicles but I find them too kitschy to be functional. They say that updating your cubicle is a great way to make you be happier to be at work. Apparently the more relaxed and happy... -
Summer worthy feet, the cheap way!
Posted on June 20, 2009 | 1 CommentNOTE: Sorry for the late posting. I always post daily at 5 a.m. EST, but this time, Blogger is not posting on schedule at all. *frustrated* GOOGLE, PLEASE GET IT TOGETHER!!!! Tomorrow (June 21st) is the official “First Day of Summer”. Did you know that?... -
Assumptions are not as real as they appear to be
Posted on June 19, 2009 | 1 CommentWe always assume that the price in certain stores are lower, but are they really? This is something to think about, in the way that we shop for goods and make choices. Just because a store SAYS it’s “No Frills” or is called “Valu-Mart”, you... -
General Health & Beauty Myths
Posted on June 18, 2009 | 2 CommentsPetroleum Jelly (Vaseline) clogs pores and does not moisturize False. It does not clog pores, and I use it as an eye cream every night. It has made my under eyes and sides of my eyes super soft. It IS a derivation of a petrochemical,... -
FB’s Purse
Posted on June 17, 2009 | No CommentsSo this is what I normally carry around with me on any given day, with the exception of the GPS device – I only have that if I drive to somewhere unfamiliar. 2 Wallets I have 2 wallets – one for personal one for business.... -
How to cut down on clutter
Posted on June 16, 2009 | No CommentsHere are a couple of tips that could be useful to help cut down on clutter in your home, just by implementing a couple of easy tricks that are easy to do, when done in small doses (don’t try to do it all at once).... -
The three levels of frugality
Posted on June 15, 2009 | 3 CommentsMany people NOT part of the personal finance (PF) blogosphere are not really aware of what the word “frugal” really means. I’ve already mentioned why I hate the word frugal, but I have resigned myself to using it for a little while longer until I... -
How to prevent identity theft
Posted on June 14, 2009 | No CommentsThe cost of identity theft to consumers, banks, credit card firms, stores and other businesses is estimated to be $2.5 billion (CDN) Take preventative measures now and you will not have to cry later when you have your identity stolen. It’s like backing up your... -
Best Foods to Eat (Comprehensive list)
Posted on June 12, 2009 | No CommentsI always see these lists of “Top 10 foods to eat!“, or “Five Cancer fighting powerhouses we’re missing!“, etc etc. And I can never find a comprehensive list of: This is what you should be trying to eat more of, FB. So I thought I’d... -
The Idiot Strikes Thrice
Posted on June 11, 2009 | No CommentsWe’re loving this series right? I can stop if you want.. but he’s just too good for drama. I have 3 short stories for you today: Tomatoes are expensive, and it took him 3 years to realize that The Idiot: Just the other day, the...