Back in September I decided that I needed a little break from the blog, some time to think about what I wanted to do here and where to go next. That it would be a two-and-a- half month break was not planned and it sure is nice to be back! So, I have decided to […]
When Personal Finance is more Personal than Finance
Money is definitely something that most of us think that is good to have and something that most of us would like to have more of. Most of the time, most of us see money as a tool to get certain things done and well, to get certain things. Most of us also know that […]
8 Reasons why I Love Netflix
As much as I like to read, watching something good on TV (or the Ipad) is really also very nice. I love a good crime story, but at other times, something that makes me think or even cry will also be just what I want to see. Also, I have to admit that I have […]
The Change that Comes from Within
For as long as I can remember, I have had a struggle with my body image. From insecurities in my earlier years to dissatisfaction later on. I know now that there was no reason to have those thoughts then and will probably know in a few years that there is no reason to have them […]
Why I stopped buying and 4 Reasons why you Should Too
It has now been more than 3 months since I bought any piece of clothing, shoes or accessories. I wrote about my decision to do so in a previous post, but basically the decision was made after deciding that I have more than enough already and therefore no need to get anything new – at […]
Exchange homes and save money on your (Summer) Holiday
The summer holiday is here and each time I open either my Facebook or Instagram, I see someone posting holiday pictures from more or less exotic places. We, on the other hand, are staying put for the summer, something that hasn’t happened since forever, or at least since the kids were born. I am still […]
Summer Holiday – Friend or Foe?
This Friday my kids start their summer holiday. First comes three weeks of summer camp and then the next (almost) five weeks they will be home with us. I have to admit that I have mixed feelings this holiday. On one hand I am looking forward to not getting up at six thirty, six days […]
Could you Stop Buying for a Month! Or a Year!?
Have you ever thought about not buying something particular for a certain period of time? Do you think that you could? Believe me when I say that it is harder than you think! About a month ago I wrote a post about how I finally cleaned out by closet. How I embarrassed about the state […]
This might make you wish you were Swiss
My Dear Husband is born in Switzerland and spent the first 20 years of his life there. It was not until he took me to Switzerland for the first time sometime back in 1999 that I found out what I had been missing; the food! Because more than amazing landscapes and of course family, there […]
Why do we Buy Things we don’t Need and can’t Afford?
Living the frugal way we do, where most shekels are accounted for and where we have “rules” of how much we can spend and on what, has got me into some interesting conversations with people around me. Some think that it is weird, others that it is cheap and others don’t notice at all. What […]