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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
Basics Archive
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5 Finance Basics
Posted on June 25, 2009 | 1 CommentI get a LOT of questions about people who are nervous they aren’t doing the right thing, but more often than not.. you instinctively are! Trust yourselves. I know we in the PF blogosphere use a lot of terms like “snowball”, and if you were... -
Packing to move
Posted on May 9, 2009 | No CommentsJust thought I’d share with you some general tips on how I like to be organized when I move. I actually don’t mind moving. I’m pretty organized and I don’t have a lot, so things are a snap for me, but I can understand it... -
Car Essentials: Things you need to buy for your car
Posted on January 17, 2009 | 15 CommentsSince I know I’ll need a car in Texas I am making a list of things that would be essential to carry around in a car. Quick note: This was a compilation of many different Car Essentials guides I read on the Internet. I’m not... -
Shoe Wardrobe Essentials
Posted on November 6, 2008 | 12 CommentsThis was a reader question from Becky. She wanted to know: I’m an avid reader of your blog, and I especially enjoy your fashion advice. Your ‘Wardrobe Essentials’ were really useful for me as I find I always skip buying the boring basics and go... -
Wardrobe Series: Begin to slowly declutter
Posted on December 29, 2007 | 6 CommentsPrevious: Determine what makes you feel fabulous Most people give up after they get too ambitious and pull EVERYTHING out of a closet into a big heap on the floor, then get overwhelmed. Don’t be one of them.. Instead of trying to tackle a gargantuan... -
Wardrobe Series: Determine what makes you feel fabulous
Posted on December 29, 2007 | 6 CommentsPrevious: Assess your personal style Now that you have a better idea of what you own, what your lifestyle is like and what your personal style is like, let’s see if what you normally gravitate towards matches all three criteria. I’m not talking about going... -
Wardrobe Series: What is your lifestyle like?
Posted on December 29, 2007 | No CommentsPrevious: Take a look at what you’ve got Are you a stay-at-home mother? A career woman? A student? These are all important things to consider because the wardrobes required are not the same for all. FB: Look at the difference between Then and Now!... -
Wardrobe Series: Take a look at what you’ve got
Posted on December 29, 2007 | 7 CommentsFB: What our closet actually is… FB: And what we’d like it to be This one is the easiest. Basically, face your wardrobe head on. In these categories, mark down how many items you have in each. Take a couple days to do... -
Stock your closet
Posted on June 5, 2007 | 1 CommentSummer is just around the corner, although from the last couple of days, you wouldn’t know it!! But if you’re looking to freshen up your wardrobe here are some items you can add to ensure you always have the right outfit on hand. A few...