I’m not going to lie. I’m not even sure when I lost sight of my goals this quarter, but I do know that by the time March 31 rolled around, those goals were the last thing on my mind. The fact that I was truly worried about trying to get more sleep and save money … [Read more…]
When things first started to go sideways, I realized I needed small tasks that could give me a sense of accomplishment and a renewed sense of security. Then, I wanted to extend my consideration to the community. There are plenty of ways to support our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic that don’t cost a dime. … [Read more…]
I believe most people are good. And I also believe that most people want to do good in the world. However, it can be really hard to know how to get started. In this particular moment in history, many families are already feeling a huge financial pinch. While I certainly hope that we’ve put ourselves … [Read more…]
This has been another week for the history books. And not in a good way. It’s more a “Oh, my gosh, Penny, why did you already eat all the ice cream? It’s only Wednesday” kind of way. Mr. P and I have both tried to stay calm in front of HP. But his schedule is … [Read more…]
I haven’t seen baby wipes or toilet paper at any local store in days. Never mind Clorox wipes. I’m starting to forget what it’s like to see people shopping with baskets, not just carts. As the hoarding continues and as the unknown lingers, there’s the impulse to take everything we think we could ever possibly … [Read more…]
Bow, curtsy, tap toes, wave, smile, nod. These are just some of the handshake alternatives that are enjoying their turn in the limelight. There are also peace signs, Spock signs, salutes, air high-fives. If you’re my middle school students, you might just take to greeting one another with a squirt of hand sanitizer. (Actually, don’t … [Read more…]
What a week it’s been in the personal finance world. The market turmoil continues, as does the panic over COVID-19 the fact that our local Target can’t quite seem to keep up its stock of toilet paper or frozen pizza. Unlike some people, I’m not choosing to tune out the daily news cycle. Instead, I’m choosing … [Read more…]
Like most bloggers, I have a variety of goals and milestones that I hope to achieve. I also have a carefully crafted timeline (read: spreadsheet) upon which these ambitions are judiciously plotted. One month, six months, one year, five years, and on down the line. My situation is not unique. Think back to the five … [Read more…]
Last week was weird. It alternated between feeling like a typical February in the classroom (Children climbing the walls! Teachers climbing the walls!) and something totally atypical. Between worries on Wall Street and people bracing for the possibility of a pandemic, things just felt strange. Still, saving and earning took priority over worrying in our … [Read more…]
I used to be really good at decluttering. So good, in fact, that I landed myself on a minimalism podcast (Tiny Bites rocks!). But things came to screeching halt at the end of last year, and I’ve been struggling to embrace decluttering like I once did. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what happened. In fact, … [Read more…]