Must Be Funny......

You know how it goes - money money money, must be funny, in a rich man's world. Well I'm not rich and statistically speaking you probably aren't either!


It's Friday, the weekend is here. What's a plant food eating, energy saving, slow living, wise money managing girl (or guy) to do? I shall give you some ideas - and don't worry - if you don't fit the criteria I mentioned you can still play along, we'll convert you over to our side eventually Mwa ha ha ha ha! <------- how do you blog a Dr. Evil laugh?

The weekend is a time when some of us tend to spend all of our dough. We've got more free time on our hands so there's more opportunity to spend, there's usually cool stuff happening which makes the opportunity more enticing, it's a familiar feeling.

I know budgeting is a big scary word and even just saying makes you feel like you're wearing a straight jacket but it's not so bad. Instead of going and spending your dough this weekend spend some time face to face with your finances (and your partner if applicable). If you are looking for life changing super affordable uber user friendly software and guidance then click here for YNAB. Becoming aware of our spending, our consuming makes us better able to simplify. Without over consumption we reduce the waste in our lives and end up with a little more cash in our pockets.

Sign up for Netflix by clicking here or here for the Blockbuster version. Not only is it much cheaper just to get your videos this way but you'll save money on late fees, you'll save gas money, you'll use less finite resources (gas) and maybe best of all - you save precious time. 10 minutes in the car 15 in the store and 10 back - you could clean your kitchen, take a bubble bath or do any other thing you like in that time! We've used Netflix for a few years now and love it. The turn around time is 3 days total from my mailbox out till the next one (or 2) arrives.

Walk somewhere. Maybe take a train. Spend a fun day exploring your little world. Take a day trip using public transportation and explore the destination.

Happy Friday!