If you haven’t seen the film “Food Inc” yet, I suggest you go and see it. It will outline the true cost of the foods you buy and consume on a daily basis. It has been said by the author of book entitled “The Value of Nothing” that a fast food burger actually costs $200 [...]
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Self-Esteem and Money
I’ve recently started reading a book about Self-Esteem - a person’s overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her own worth. This book states there is a direct correlation between self-esteem and happiness, the more self-esteem you have, the happier you are. It’s a good book, and it has lead me to conclude that [...]
It’s Not Only About How Much You Earn
My philosophy is that money is like energy. Just as you have to manage your energy (how much energy do you spend working, exercising, on your hobby, relationships, etc.) you must manage your money also in a similar way. It’s also my belief that what one needs to emphasize is that it’s not [...]
Difficult Clients Cost You Money
When I’m not writing for MLC, I run a small service-based business creating custom designs. It can be very gratifying and for the most part I enjoy working with my clients helping them get their vision in tangible form. I have managed to find a few that I have a great working relationship with and [...]
The Price of Being TOO Cheap
I know this blog is all for saving money, but sometimes one can be too cheap. And when one is too cheap, she, or her boyfriend, often pays a high price for being so later on as the story below illustrates…
True story, I almost killed my boyfriend once.
This happened when I was around eight months [...]
Some tips and benefits of holding a successful yard sale
I have a yard sale every 3 to 5 years. It seems to take me around that time to accumulate enough stuff to hold one. I like having yard sales, they are hard work but fun and can be very gratifying. What usually happens is I do my spring cleaning around May each year and [...]
The Benefits of Trying Something Different and New
As I wrote in my last post - Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions…, I recently found a new hobby. I am currently taking some classes on creating beaded jewelry.
Initially, I took the classes because I was in a bit of a funk and sometimes when I find myself feeling a bit blah, I force myself to [...]
Take a Walk
Shorts season is here, my thighs are still pale and fluffy, and my body is still holding on to some of the turkey fat from last year’s Thanksgiving. I’m not willing to go on a diet (Haven’t been on a real one since High School) and not really willing to cut down even a little [...]
Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions (One with an Ulterior Investment Motive)
Mother’s Day is coming up! If you have a mom you’d like to thank this special day, why not make her something? Cook her a nice lunch (I have posted a great recipe for Baked Tofu and Rice today) or make a card. Yes, MAKE a card. Even if you think you have no artistic [...]
Friends: Cheaper than Psychotherapy
Sometimes my life gets filled with too much work, my to-do lists get crazy, I have too many chores and family obligations that I crash and realize my life is out of balance. Don’t get me wrong, these episodes don’t occur too often and I do OK for the most part. But when it does happen I [...]
