before I start- here comes the usual drill about the disclaimer and all that- “I am not a doctor or registered dietitian or any other practice that concerns health or nutrition”. All my tips are based on my own personal experience, what works for me- might not work for you- do your own research and […]
Category Archives: early retirement
My frugal farewell party at work
I think you already know I am an introvert. What does a frugal introvert have to do with parties? well nothing, but I had a feeling that retiring early after so many years without mentioning would be a bad idea -as it would not give me any sense of closure, and might let people at […]
Flax- point! how I simplify my healthy eating with minimum cost!
*Before I start rambling on, need I remind you (again) that I am not a dietitian -registered or unregistered- I was a lawyer for many years until I decided to retire early, and live healthily ever after. That was meant to say- people- use your god given brain and check if what works (great) for me- […]
How much should we teach our children about money?
Hi everyone. today- a subject I have been thinking quite a lot about. well -for years actually. I have 3 kids- and I am not sure I did a good enough job with them on the financial subject. when my 2 grown-ups were little, I didn’t let them in on every financial contemplation I had- […]
Frugal tip- taking care of your stuff+easy homemade pizza recipe!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
