How many of you have read "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up?" Keep your hands raised. How many tried to go through your closet to prune anything that didn't bring you joy, only to find yourself surrounded by clothes, boots and necklaces at 2 a.m.? Anyone? Just me? I love uncluttering. I love getting rid of stuff and feeling like a weight's been lifted off my shoulders. The problem is what I do with the stuff I get rid of. Sometimes I ... Read more...
How to sell on eBay
A few weeks ago I wrote about how I sold some clothes. I sold some through a store that buys used clothes and I sold one pair of shoes on eBay. This month I wanted to finally get rid of a few things that I thought would be good to sell online. I had a broken iPod classic that had been sitting in a drawer for a few months. Since Apple is no longer making iPod classics, their prices are surging online and people are buying old or broken iPods ... Read more...
What I Bought: December 2014
I'm all about spending money to align with your values. I love traveling, watching movies and working on my sewing. So every month, I want to show you, my reader, what I've bought. I budget $200 for entertainment every month and while that might seem small (or large) to some people, I want to show how much it can buy if you spend it wisely. Here are my entertainment expenses for the month of December: Parking: $2. Movie tickets to "It's ... Read more...
How I tried to sell my clothes
I'm a big fan of minimalism and making sure everything I own is something I love. So after a few months of staring at a few pairs of pants I hated wearing, I decided to try my hand at making a profit from my underused wares. My parents are pros at selling on eBay so I decided to try their method first. I had bought a pair of burgundy suede pumps at a yard sale, but later realized that there was no way in hell I could wear them without falling ... Read more...