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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
Shopping Archive
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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... -
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... -
Christmas Gift Idea: For the yoga lover who loves to bake
Posted on November 16, 2009 | 21 CommentsOr for the yoga hater who loves to eat. They’re Yoga cookie cutters! You could have a box baked, and do at the different poses before you eat each one Buy them at Baked Ideas Online, and thanks to The Kitchn for the heads up. -
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...