When we moved to Melbourne, it was just in time for summer. Quickly, I was getting annoyed with shaving every day. Plus, Dan bought a pack of 2-blade razors that are shite, and I wanted to get through the 12-pack before buying new razors. Ladies – be sure your man knows how to shop for…
Emergency Funds 101 – What Are They and How To Get Started
I got laid off in the middle of August, with only 2.5 months left on my maternity leave; the company shut down so it’s all within legal means. Despite seeing it coming, I felt a little weird receiving the notice. It is, after all, my first layoff. The average person may feel stressed out right…
The Zodiac Academy Series by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti – A Book Review
Summary When orphaned twins Darcy and Tory Vega turned 18, they were lured into the Fae’s magical and ruthless world, promising a great inheritance if they completed their studies at Zodiac Academy. In the Fae world, they discovered they were princesses and the rarest of all Faes, able to wield all four elements: fire, air,…
Millennial Money Diary on Maternity Leave Making $26,000/yr for August 2024
I don’t know about you but I love CNBC’s Millennial Money and Refinery29’s Money Diaries. Maybe it’s because I love to snoop but there’s something about learning how someone spends their money is interesting. Since I enjoy it so much, I’d share my monthly money diaries! Without ado, here’s my August 2024 money diary. Introduction…
Like a Mother by Mina Hardy – A Book Review
Summary Sarah is a recent widow with a toddler and a child on the way. After the death of her husband, secrets began to unravel about her dead husband. Unable to support herself and driven to protect her family from those who thought they were close friends, she accepts help from her mother-in-law. Thoughts This…
7 Post Secondary Tips for Back to School
It’s that time of year again… back to school for everyone! Kids, teenagers, adults. After completing my certificate program last year, I’m happy to take a break from school again. I’m a big advocate for continuously learning so it’d probably be a few more years before I consider going back to school (for an MBA,…
Remembering Peasants: A Personal History of a Vanished World by Patrick Joyce – A Book Review
Summary Remembering Peasants: A Personal History of a Vanished World by Patrick Joyce is a non-fiction book about the history of peasants in Europe, mostly in Ireland. It also serves as a slight memoir of Joyce’s family history. Thoughts Not what I was hoping for this book to be. I was expecting more of a…
