Hi there! Did you realize there were only two weeks left until Christmas? Scary, I know… we talked recently about the ideal gift, and I am sure at the moment some of you are just scratching their heads thinking about what would make their family and loved ones really happy for Christmas. And trying… Read more
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Christmas Celebration in the Pinas “Philippines”
Good morning everyone! Today, my VA Clarisse will share how they spend their Christmas Celebration in the Pinas “Philippines”. Hello December! Time flies soooo fast and December is here again. The Philippines is well known for having the world’s longest Christmas celebration. For us, when the ber months start, it means that Christmas is already coming…. Read more
When spending less is more important than earning more
I have always said that when it comes to choosing between earning more or spending less, I am on the earn more side for a variety of reasons, which boil down to two points: You can always make more. If you have two arms and a sane mind, there are no excuses. You can make… Read more
What is the best gift you ever gave or received?
Christmas is fast approaching, and with it the pressure to buy the perfect gift for the ones you love. And sometimes, you just forget about it. So you end up on the 23rd frantically going from shop to shop, and end up buying the most expensive gift out of guilt. Something that will clutter the… Read more
Why is talking about money so taboo?
I have always been curious about money. How people earn it, save and spend it fascinates me. And yet, from an early age, I was told “we don’t talk about those things”. Like religion, past boyfriends and political orientation, money is a taboo for many people. And like any taboo, not talking about it may… Read more
4 things to consider before buying a house on your own
I own a property in the UK that I bought alone a few years ago. Even though I had a boyfriend at the time, he had no interest in co-signing and I didn’t have much interest in getting him on board. Not that I didn’t love him at the time, but I knew it was… Read more
Unlimited holidays for Virgin employees? Yeah, sure.
You may be aware that recently Richard Branson announced that all salaried Virgin employees were now able to take as many holidays as they pleased, whenever they wanted. Sounds pretty cool indeed. Actually, a few companies like Netflix already do that, and as a result have seen a boost in productivity. They also get better,… Read more
EDF Blue + Price Promise doesn’t keep its promises…
Yay, you’re in for a mini rant today! I was asked to write a post about negotiating your utility bills recently (actually it is a video, so if you want to see how I should really better remain a writer, knock yourselves out!), and thought it would be a good time to practice what… Read more
Pros and cons of the raw diet for dogs
A while back, I talked about how I was looking for healthier options than kibble for Napoleon, the cutest Little Great Dane on the continent. Who am I kidding, in the whole world 🙂 Anyway, I thought I would start preparing homemade meals for him, so he could eat better. Dogs can’t eat many… Read more
Do you have to give better gifts now that you make more?
I am pretty lucky that we are not big on Christmas gifts in my family, so I generally get something for my brother, sister and mother, and a box of chocolate or a bottle of Champagne for whoever is hosting Christmas that year. As kids, we were never expected to give gifts, but as a… Read more
How often do you have a no spend day?
I was answering questions to an interview recently (not published yet!) and one of the questions was “what was the last thing you bought?”. Pretty straightforward, but mind you, I had to think long and hard. I hadn’t spent money in the past week or so, and the last time was for food and gas,… Read more
Have you thought about Christmas?
Seriously, this world is getting crazy. I was in the supermarket on August 20th and Christmas decorations were being sold. No, not last year’s decorations going on sales, this 4-months-from-now Christmas. Way to prepare for an event! While I think that is insane, in order not to have to put the cost of Christmas on… Read more