One day while rolling into our garage and talking about our expenses, I asked my husband, "Where is all our money going?" I am the spender of the couple, and also do most of the groceries and miscellaneous purchases like gifts and clothes. I am not the best at keeping the budget up to date,…
Author: Karla
Growing into a better person is my true passion. I am in this journey and hope to be able to help others with my thoughts.
Trying Intermittent Fasting
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash I love donuts, but surprisingly, I don't allow myself to buy them too often. Thanksgiving just passed and I have to say that one of the things that I was very grateful for this year was a good pregnancy. I did experience some of the morning sickness-like headaches, a constant need for…
Why Boundaries are Important
A few nights ago, I was steaming, waiting for my husband to arrive. We had both worked during the day and he had left for the gym right after I was done. The baby was getting fussy and my attempts to entertain her were not successful. Please note that the prequel to this includes five…
The Sweet of Contentment
My husband and I have been married for almost three years. From the beginning of our dating history, he's always wanted to grant my smallest wishes. I've been impressed since our first date. We had gone out on a walk after a delicious meal and dessert, and we caught the wisps of cinnamon from a…
Find Your Reason
I started decluttering my belongings about four years ago. I had just returned from a long trip where I lived off two suitcases, and still had two closets full of clothes back home. My sister prompted me to read the Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo. I listened to it and followed…
Whatcha buy that for?
Once I find a product I love, I try to make acquaintances with its relatives. I look for different colors or similar styles or explore the store a bit more. It's like a gold rush, hoping that I have not found the only golden nugget. To be perfectly honest, this has become my favorite hobby.…
My Walk
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.— Oscar Wilde. Staying true to our own self should be easy. It should be simple, but it is hard for our mind to comprehend. Something hitting us in the face at first seems too good to be true, specially when it requires the least amount of work.…
Thriving in Simplicity 