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other blog: the everyday minimalist
talk to me: contact me here
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
Life Archive
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What are You Willing to Splurge On?
Posted on January 31, 2013 | 2 CommentsI’m not the most frugal of people. I don’t particularly enjoy pinching pennies; I’d rather increase my income than try and figure out how to cut expenses. That said, I don’t consider myself a spendthrift. I have specific spending priorities, and I live within my... -
Shopping your closet: Looking stylish with 10 key wardrobe pieces
Posted on January 25, 2013 | 8 CommentsOver my years of fashion and style obsession I’ve noticed key things pop up across the board, and they are what I consider stylish essentials that seem to make every outfit perfectly unruffled and effortless: Via Vanessa Jackman 1. Sunglasses I have one pair and... -
Have You Thought about Your Preferred Lifestyle?
Posted on January 24, 2013 | 4 CommentsHave you really stopped to think about your lifestyle? Have you stopped to consider whether you are living a lifestyle that you enjoy? Too many of us get caught up in the hustle and bustle of what life is “supposed” to be: House bought with... -
How to Save Money on a Fabulous Wedding Gown
Posted on January 19, 2013 | 1 CommentOne of the most expensive days of your life could very well be your wedding day. If you aren’t careful, the cost can add up fast. When you consider flowers, food, venue, and the dress, it all starts to become overwhelming. It’s possible to have... -
Recipe: Perfect Beginner Brownies made from scratch
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 1 CommentIsn’t she pretty? Cake-like on the inside, a nice crispy crust on the outside. Not oily, not too sweet, and dense, chocolate-y goodness. Actually, brownies in general are not that hard to make, but I didn’t know that until I tried making them myself. *slaps... -
Why can’t we be pretty AND smart?
Posted on December 31, 2012 | 2 CommentsIt goes without saying that we are all, biologically attracted to beauty. Cuter babies get more attention, more attractive kids in high school or college are put on a pedestal of sorts. Even babies during studies were shown to stare at more beautiful people longer... -
Twitter 101: What is Twitter and How Do I Use It?
Posted on December 10, 2012 | 1 CommentWHAT IS TWITTER? It is like an instant messaging system of sorts, except you don’t have to be online all the time, or even or specifically interacting with anyone you are following to join in on conversations. You just read a whole bunch of things... -
Childhood vs. Adulthood – Which is better?
Posted on October 17, 2012 | 5 CommentsHaving the power to write your own rules is pretty awesome, but I gotta admit, adulthood sucks sometimes. You have to engage in all sorts of mundane activities such as working, cleaning, and filing tax returns. Yuck! As a kid, I longed for the freedom grownups... -
Now that I’m a mother; Will I feel Sexy Again?
Posted on October 12, 2012 | 4 CommentsNow that I’m a mother; Will I feel Sexy Again? A word from Mike: “The author of this post is my sister-in-law, a girl I have lots of fun with, a caring godmother for my children as well as a devoted wife and mother... -
How I Almost Got Ripped Off
Posted on September 26, 2012 | 4 CommentsLast week, I somehow managed to knock a sizable hole in a friend’s wall who was away on business. So I did what any sensible person in my position would do, I set out to cover up my mistake. Immediately, I raced to the nearest home...