Can School Be More Fun and Relevant? Yes, with Practical Learning

Frugal Living, Intentional Living

Each year, I cover the reform era in American history. For those of you who may have been sleeping during history class, it was a time of change (or attempted change) in pre-Civil War America. Among many things, the reformers worked to abolish slavery and improve working conditions, prisons, treatment of the mentally ill, and education. To cover the education reform of the 1800s, I have students write about a reform they would like to … Continue reading...

What is Minimalism? And More Importantly, What It’s Not

Minimalist Living
What is minimalism? And more importantly, what it's not
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Looking back on this blog now that it is just about two years old (woohoo!), I realize I probably should have started with a post on the definition of minimalism. One of my first posts did discuss my journey into minimalism, but I’m not sure I spent enough time truly defining the concept.

There are lots of misconceptions and misunderstandings of what minimalism is, and what it isn’t. … Continue reading...

10 Common Money Wasters – And How to Avoid Them

Frugal Living

Our money is so valuable. Money is what gives us time. Yet, we throw away so much money by not being mindful. Avoid these money wasters by making some simple changes.

Before we get right into some of the common money wasters, it’s important to note that what might be a waste of money to some (or most) people, is not necessarily a waste to everyone.

For example, Ashley and I spend a good amount … Continue reading...

21 of the Best Personal Finance Blogs for 2021

Frugal Living

The Top Personal Finance Blogs Broken Down by Category

Over the years, so many blogs and bloggers have influenced me. I wanted to create a space for a “wall of fame” of personal finance blogs separated by categories. We are all at different spots in our respective journeys with money. Some people are focused on saving and budgeting money, some are working on side hustles to increase their income, some are looking toward retirement, and … Continue reading...

Lessons Learned from The Minimalists in “Less is Now”

Minimalist Living
Less is Now Documentary by The Minimalists

The Minimalists have put out their second film, titled Less is Now. It is directed by another minimalist, Matt D’Avella, and is currently available on Netflix. Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus started The Minimalists over ten years ago. In their second film, they dive into the “why” behind their minimalism, speaking passionately about how their upbringings and experiences have led them toward a more simple, … Continue reading...

Want to Be Happier & More Successful? Listen More!

Intentional Living

What if I told you that you could become a better friend, partner, parent, employee, and leader, all by just changing one thing? You’d probably think I was crazy, but it’s true. Listen more, talk less and you are well on your way to more success and happiness.

A Caveat

Becoming a better listener has a good chance of making you happier and more successful. But this doesn’t mean that listening will completely turn your … Continue reading...