For years I treated my stuff as replaceable. I didn’t take very good care of it because I thought- ok- if it breaks -I’ll buy another. I was under the impression that stuff is there to serve me while it lasts, and since buying new is always a nice thing (or so I thought) and […]
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How to truly Simplify meal prepping
From time to time I glimpse at meal prepping videos on youtube , and 3 things never cease to amaze me: #1: meal prepping for 4-5 days- using the same food. For example- a pot of rice , a pot of beans,nuts, fruit and greens, are used in different combinations for lunch throughout 4-5 days. […]
Simplify it: Organizing my online groceries- part 3
Before we begin- In case you wonder where and when happened parts 1+2 – I am more than happy to oblige: here it is: explaining my 3 weekly online grocery shopping, saving time and money .My online grocery shopping: saving money+big time!(and my quick bean stew recipe for no fresh produce situations) Organizing your online […]
Organizing your online groceries: preparing ahead and simplifying your cooking!(the sequel)
I buy my groceries online- once every 3 weeks. (with the exception of fresh soy milk and we get at our local grocery shop ).here is a reminder of the previous episode of “conquering the art of online grocery shopping “: My online grocery shopping: saving money+big time!(and my quick bean stew recipe for no fresh […]
Preparing for early retirement: last month at work
So, early retirement is getting closer and closer. If nothing changes- my due date is at the end of this (short) month- February 28. Being a walking irony that I am, the minute I wrote a mail to everyone at work announcing my retirement and inviting them to a modest toast on the 28th, someone […]
How I cheer myself up every morning-11 useful tips!
I believe in depending on myself only. I do everything in my power not to ask for help- any kind of help- from anybody, and aside from stuff like electricity and plumbing -and of course car repairs -I can think of a few more but trying not to let you zzzzzz away- I believe you […]
12 running tips for beginners
I have been running for many years, and for a couple of years even participated in a few races (half marathons, 10k, nothing fancy) until I decided my introvert self overcomes my competitive self. I am by no way an expert on running, I am not a “running doctor” ( ok I am aware […]
Do you ever stop caring what your parents thinks of you? (heavy personal issues here- beware!)
A week ago I drove almost 2 hours (each way) in early morning hours, to visit my mother. My mother and I have an “interesting relationship”.. I think many women have an “interesting relationship” with their mothers. I am not a psychologist but I know this relationship is a naturally complex one, and research proves […]
My online grocery shopping: saving money+big time!(and my quick bean stew recipe for no fresh produce situations)
Being an avid frugal person, I used to avoid online grocery shopping, thinking the produce will not be as good as the produce I hand pick , the prices will be considerably higher, and I will not get that “vibe” you get when strolling along the supermarket aisles -that “vibe” that sends you to the […]
Analyzing my everyday expenses: reflecting on 2018- part 2
Aspiring towards early retirement , for me, meant adjusting to a different life style- and a different spending regime- but- and this is the important point I am emphasizing- the change needed to be permanent- not “only until I reach early retirement- and then- the sky’s the limit “. And why is that, pray tell? […]
