What convinced me to let go of perfectionism once and for all was realizing how delusional it was. Deciding that my home had to be perfect somehow implied that it was never good enough.…

I’ve had an enduring interest in personal finance going all the way back to my college days when I would read the popular blog Budgets Are Sexy, along with a few others. What I…

I’ll bet you’ve heard walking described as a “great form of exercise” countless times— the kind of advice you’d hear from a friendly acquaintance as they make small talk. That’s exactly what walking is:…

My family and I have been meal prepping for about 6 months now and the results have been great. There are lots of unknowns heading into a project like this— for example, would we…

Chasing after the latest trends has made many of us feel a disorienting loss of cultural memory. So many good traditions are being lost to the sands of time, and with them, a sense…

It’s easier than ever to throw money at a problem when we want it to go away. Many of life’s inconveniences and inefficiencies can be solved effortlessly with some combination of technology and spending.…

We’ve all met that person who works hard, but makes a big show of it. They want you to know how hard they’re working and to feel sorry for them. That’s not the kind…

When I was in college, I read a book about simplicity that really struck a chord with me. While I was drawn most to the minimalist aesthetic, the ideas in the book led me…

Since getting married, my wife and I have moved ten times in 15 years of marriage. That may sound terrible to most of you, but we never found it too challenging. Honestly, I don’t…

There are two kinds of nostalgia, in my opinion, and both very different sides of the same emotional coin. The one is a misplaced yearning for a past that is better than the present—…

If you’ve ever gone on a decluttering spree, you know the thrill of seeing your closet (or any area) neat and orderly. It’s an instant motivation boost that makes you want to declutter more…

If you’ve read any of my writing, you likely know that, along with my wife, we operate a blog on the topic of frugal living. To us, frugality is not just about saving money.…