27 Things I’m Thankful For

27 Things I’m Thankful For

When things are going well, it’s easy to feel gratitude.  But when things are kind of lousy, it’s a lot more difficult to feel thankful.  I’m writing this post not just because of Thanksgiving, but because I need to make more of an effort to be...
How to Start a WordPress Blog on Bluehost

How to Start a WordPress Blog on Bluehost

Blogging has changed my life in so many ways.  I’ve made friends that I never would have met if it weren’t for my blog.  I’ve earned extra money that I’ve been able to put toward the debt snowball on my student loans (we’ve paid off over $80,000 of debt so...
It’s The Little Things

It’s The Little Things

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling crabby lately. I’ve been in a funk for the past few weeks due to health issues that are causing constant pain.  For reasons I won’t bore you with, I can’t go to the doctor right now (even...
5 Things I’ve Given Up During My Quest for Minimalism

5 Things I’ve Given Up During My Quest for Minimalism

When we think of minimalism, we often imagine sleek, sparse décor.  De-cluttering is an essential aspect of it, but minimalism is about so much more than just getting rid of old junk.  Minimalism is about getting rid of anything that weighs us down. It’s about...