Link love (the feeling-the-pinch edition)
Although we had a nice surprise last week coming in under budget for groceries, money has been flowing out seemingly non stop overall. We were meant to have 2 more months of flea treatment stuff for...
View ArticleLink love (the year-end edition)
I’m SO excited to be spending my first Christmas / summer in my own house. It’s the best feeling! I got a bit excited about Special Housing Areas back when they were introduced – parcels of land where...
View ArticleLink love (the ranty edition)
Indulge me, if you will, in getting a few things off my chest: WTF: Steamrolling your fiancee into changing her name (if you care that much, you better damn well be just as open to changing your own...
View ArticleLink love (the contemplative edition)
One of our Class of 09 journalism grads went straight into a combo PR/marketing/admin role at $60k a year. I remember her telling us that, and I’m pretty sure my jaw literally dropped when she named...
View ArticleLink love (the crowded house edition)
I’ve made my first money off Airbnb! Not a lot – about $150 net. We’re not in a touristy area, and only have a tiny single room in a shabby house with 2 crazy dogs. But that’s okay, any extra is a...
View ArticleLink love (the reminiscing edition)
Little BIL will soon be taking his restricted licence test. It’s taking me right back to my early 20s… You can’t just risk sitting your licence in any old car. I faced a bit of a bind when it came to...
View ArticleLink love (the all-the-feels edition)
Some books are life-changing. The Secret Currency of Love: The Unabashed Truth About Women, Money, and Relationships is shaping up to be one of those for me. It’s a collection of essays by writers...
View ArticleLink love (the exhaustion edition)
Last week I raved about the book I’m currently reading: The Secret Currency of Love: The Unabashed Truth About Women, Money, and Relationships. Having finished it, I wanted to share a few more quotes...
View ArticleLink love (the masochistic edition)
Work has been taking up way too much of my headspace lately. (This may be why there are a total of 3 Ask A Manager links this week!) Luckily, we had Easter this month, and Anzac Day next week (plus I...
View ArticleLink love (the #fittech edition)
I’ve always resisted applying any sort of structure to my running, or exercise in general. But for the past few weeks I’ve been living life with a smartwatch and sticking to a running schedule. Why?...
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