5 Numbers You Need to Know

When it comes to managing your financials, there are exactly five numbers you need to know to be effective.

My Low Information Diet

I've been appreciating the calmness of a Low-Information Diet.  It seemed like the next logical place to practice minimalism.

How Much I ERN’ed This Year!

Just got back from #FinCon18.  I met a ton of amazing people doing a ton of amazing things, and felt inspired to take on some new projects, but the highlight of it all… OH MY GOSH I MET BIG ERN! So an economist and a mathematician walk into a bar… In a world where feelings trump logic and numbers are ignored in favor of made-up statistics, his blog is a refreshingly straightforward.  If you haven't ventured over, check it out.

My favorite posts from Early Retirement Now:

• Good advice vs Feel Good Advice
• Part 1 and Part 2 of "Top 10 reasons for having an emergency fund – debunked"
• A home is an investment - sometimes

Penny Hoarder Article

The Penny Hoarder shared my AirBNB tips today.  Enjoy!

How This Woman Bought Her Dream Home While Making Less Than $60K

4 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity When You’re Hosting Airbnb Guests

Envy-itis

I had a moment. The "why can't I" moment. The moment of envy from seeing someone's charmed Facebook life.

Wheat Bread 101

I’ve done it!  I’ve (kinda sorta) baked a loaf of bread!  After eating my own garden-grown vegetables last week, I’ll be like the pioneers on the Oregon Trail (except without the dysentery) in no time!  Clearly I’m progressing in the life skills department.  I wanted to share the recipe for all the other baking-challenged individuals out there.

Farmer Kristine?

It’s true! I’ve done it! I’ve eaten a vegetable that I grew myself.

PSA: “Doing It All” is a Sham

I went to a conference on Thursday that was focused on women in leadership.  They had different backgrounds, both professionally and personally.  These women were passionate, driven, successful in their careers, and genuinely enjoyed their work.  Another major commonality among them: They were the breadwinners and had a stay-at-home husband, or they were single/divorced.  There wasn’t much gray area when it came to the household.

I’m Officially Retired!

Well, from my Airbnb hosting duties.  I’ve hosted 74 groups, and over 380 people.  Time to share the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.

My $563 Wedding

It was important for us to share our wedding with family, and to spend quality time with them.  We decided to have a marriage celebration after the wedding to celebrate with our friends.  After all, I needed an opportunity to earn my “Frugal Wedding Badge of Honor.”