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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
Shopping Archive
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Hidden fees annoy me
Posted on April 14, 2010 | 23 CommentsAfter being in Europe and getting used to the way things are priced (well not 12 EUR for a slice of pizza and pop, mind you)… I am now getting frustrated with the way things are priced in North America. Why are hidden fees like... -
Review: “Not your daughter’s jeans”
Posted on February 25, 2010 | 42 CommentsI was contacted by the jeans company “Not your daughter’s jeans” to receive a free pair of jeans and to review them on the site. Note: I have to get it off my chest: I really hate the name. But then again, I am not... -
Wearable fashion has taken a nosedive recently
Posted on February 19, 2010 | 11 CommentsI went (window) shopping. Okay before you say anything about my shopping ban, I feel the need to remind you that I am allowed to buy 3 things on my exception list for 2010, to be purchased at each milestone (3 months): Knee-high grey boots... -
Double Agents Lurking in your Home
Posted on February 17, 2010 | 17 CommentsSpoon Original Use: An eating utensil, best used for liquids such as soups.Was made famous by running away with the dish in a children’s nursery rhyme “Hey Diddle Diddle”, and can be re-purposed as a verb to describe cuddling (“spooning”)… Double Agent Uses: A parlour... -
Overlooked Fashion Niches
Posted on February 10, 2010 | 26 CommentsWe have a lot of overlooked fashion niches don’t we? Plus-sized fashion is a big one. The average weight and size of a woman is 5’4″ and 163 pounds, up from 157 pounds the year before. (Source: Wonderquest) I’m 5’4″, and I’m 130 – 135... -
What I purchased for January 2010
Posted on February 7, 2010 | 27 CommentsLOGITECH ALTO LAPTOP STAND = ~$55 Instead of the $149.99 they’re asking for on the Future Shop website. I spaved $100! (Snagged at Canada Computers on College if you are interested in buying one too) I’ve wanted one for a while now, and BF paid... -
A Guide on how to buy a Digital Camera for the Rest of Us
Posted on January 6, 2010 | 12 CommentsI am no professional photographer by any means, but I am someone who loves to use her digital camera on vacations, around family, friends… And I don’t like fiddling with buttons or settings and I just want it to WORK. If that sounds like your... -
5 Lies we tell ourselves to Help us Continue Spending
Posted on January 4, 2010 | 40 CommentsI don’t want to wait! I kind of want to enjoy it now, not in a year. Ahhh … delayed gratification. No one wants to wait for an iPod. But you know what, unless it’s a fridge or something really essential to your daily life... -
Seriously, how badly do I want one of these?
Posted on November 24, 2009 | 18 CommentsBadly. I think they’re so much fun!!! I just have to remember not to poke my eye out. Via CocoPerez but you should click on BaraSkit.se to see more rings. -
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...