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FB in a Nutshell
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
Holiday Archive
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FB’s Holiday Gift Guide 2011: For the ladies and the men
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 9 CommentsI am not sure I’m going to be up for the task of creating two separate gift guides. This is more geared towards women, but there are some good things for guys who like to cook, use electronics and so on, so take a look... -
Holiday Gift Guide for Him: Gifts under $100
Posted on November 26, 2010 | 17 CommentsBy popular demand, I am making a gift guide for guys. Not being a guy and dating a guy who isn’t really into STUFF makes it sort of difficult. That being said, I ended up finding a lot of interesting things I’d want, as a... -
Holiday Gift Guide for Her: Gifts under $100
Posted on November 24, 2010 | 36 CommentsDon’t worry, I threw a nice mix of geek and chic in there with some of my own favourite items. I have a lot of things on the list that are under $50, so don’t be fooled by the title. 2010 LIST OF GIFTS Apple... -
Happy Halloween!
Posted on October 31, 2010 | No CommentsDoes everyone know My Milk Toof? I love this blog. She just posted this image, SO CUTE! I bought her book with the ickle and lardee stories and I will treasure it forever. That is something you just can’t buy for an e-book reader. -
Happy New Year!
Posted on December 31, 2009 | 6 CommentsHappy New Year! And cheers to a successful 2010! My New Years Resolution: Being on a wardrobe shopping ban just to see if I can do it. What are some of your resolutions? -
Dealing with Holiday Stress
Posted on November 20, 2009 | 21 CommentsNow that we’ve gone through all of the major holiday budget busters, let’s deal with the last problem: dealing with upcoming holiday stress. Eat Right The simplest advice is the best. Don’t neglect your breakfast, and don’t stuff your body with greasy, heavy foods, or... -
Major Holiday Busters Part 2
Posted on November 18, 2009 | 16 CommentsRe-Gifting Slip Ups You decide this year, that you are set for gifts. You have a whole closet full of nice, but not-for-you gifts that other people are sure to love. So you package up that beautiful distinctly ruffled cream button-up too-preppy-for-you J.Crew top, and... -
Major Holiday Busters Part 1
Posted on November 9, 2009 | 14 CommentsNow that the holiday season is approaching, it’s time to break out some posts about how to keep your spending this holiday on track. Every holiday is special in its own way, but the trend seems to be: GUILT. Even armed with the best intentions... -
Happy New Year!!!
Posted on January 1, 2009 | 16 CommentsHAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope this year brings you everything you could have imagined and more, in love, life, family and career. Please be safe and don’t drink and drive, and don’t forget to remove all your makeup before you sleep, floss regularly and brush... -
Debt-proofing your holiday
Posted on November 28, 2007 | 1 CommentI know everyone’s excited about Christmas coming up (me too!!!) but don’t forget that with spending money on others (and yourself ) for Christmas also means making a budget and making sure you don’t blow it for one day (much like a wedding actually..) and...