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 […]
How Time changed the way I spend my Money
Two days ago I went with the kids to Ikea. We were nearby and hey, you don’t really need an excuse to go to Ikea. At least not in my opinion. It is no secret that I love that place, especially all the smaller items like napkins, kitchen stuff, glassware, textiles and of course, the […]
What to bring as a gift to a Wedding?
We went to a wedding last week. Dear Husband’s cousin got married and it was beautiful and very touching. It got me thinking about gift giving and how culture influences it. In Israel you bring a check as a gift to a wedding. This is the custom and I guess it has its preferences as […]
What are your spending habits?
I think that I am quite careful (read cheap!) when it comes to money. I tend to hold on to my money and are not easily spending them. I almost always think twice before buying something and even continue to think if it was the right thing to do after. Sometimes it is a good […]
Things not Worth Paying for
Being on a budget means that sometimes some things have to go in order for the equation between income and expenses to work. These things of course differ from person to person and as I wrote about in an earlier post, we all have different priorities, and they should definitely have a say in what […]
Irrational Spending by a Rational Person
By nature I am a rational person and that also goes for the way that I spend my money. I tend to think about my purchases a lot (many times too much) and I often put them “on hold” for a day or two, to analyze if I really need or want something. That being […]
What are we Spending our Money on?
I once met someone who told me a story that made quite an impression on me. He told that at one point, his wife and he were in deep financial trouble and didn’t know how to get out of it. He was told to write down all his expenses during the month. At the end […]