Since I've been freelancing full-time, I've justified buying stuff for my business. I've heard of people who refused to reinvest in their business even when it could save them time or money. Unfortunately, I've gone too far. I instantly buy a book if I think it could help me, even if I've already got five unread sitting on my nightstand. I have a few courses that I haven't finished. And I almost signed up for a new coach the other day, ... Read more...
Why I Didn’t Like Stitch Fix
I was first tempted to get a Stitch Fix box because I had a few people asked me what I thought about them. I have a general idea of how subscription boxes work, but wanted to test one out before I started commenting on it. The basic premise is this you tell Stitch Fix what kind of style you have what you're interested in getting and how much you want to spend on your clothes. Theoretically, a personal stylist will take everything into account ... Read more...
My Rules for Christmas Shopping
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the music, the decorations and watching "It's a Wonderful Life" for the 15th year in a row. But Christmas shopping? I hate. There are few things more stressful than jostling with strangers to grab a sweater on sale. I like shopping when it's quiet, when you can find a salesperson without waiting 30 minutes. If you get stressed out or want to find ways to save money this season, read ... Read more...
Why I Spend More Money on Clothes
I've always loved shopping for clothes. When I was little, I dreamed of being a fashion designer. I would memorize designer names, examine dresses on the red carpet and sketch my own creations. In school, I dreamed about buying designer clothes, while my mother was a thrifty shopper who always knew the latest deals. I remember watching E! and dreaming about my Vera Wang wedding dress. When other people would talk about how they'd eat ... Read more...
How I save money on clothes and hobbies
A couple weeks ago I recorded a podcast about my debt journey. One of the comments that the interviewer made was about how I had to get creative to find ways to save money while paying off debt. I get most of my books from the library and most of my movies from Netflix. But if I do want to buy something, I scour used DVD stores (where I picked up 5 copies for $12 last week) and ebay for the best prices. I love to do embroidery so I ask my ... Read more...