I have long been aware of the privileges I have in this world simply because I am a white, Christian, American. That’s not to say…
Back in August when I started my new job, the biggest bonus was that my employer was actually willing to sponsor me for a work…
Remember when I told you that I moved into a lovely new flat? And how I went on about how massive the place is? Well,…
If you asked me what I thought of Marks and Spenser Food Halls 10 years ago, I’d have turned my nose up and tsked a…
At the start of August, I shared with you my plans to develop a strict grocery budget of £200 per month. And now I’m pleased…
Today we’re going to have a wee cooking lesson. But it’s also a lesson in budgeting and in ridding ourselves of un-needed preservatives. And as…
I like setting budgets for myself because it keeps me accountable to, well, me. And, because I used to have to budget every penny or…
As you may know, I like to save all of my “spare” change so that I can cash it in for something fun and frivolous.…
Yep, that’s me: Gadget Girl. OK, I admit that I’m not the most gadgety of all gadget girls, but I’m certainly the first place contender…
As I walked to the bus stop today, I stooped to pick up a two pence coin. It took two seconds—tops. But it made me…
Random thoughts—Week 5: List the top 12 things you can buy with your last $20. This challenge all comes down to interpretation. So, here’s how…
Growing up, I loved it when I was informed that we were having Poor Man’s Casserole for dinner. It was such a basic meal, but…
Random thoughts—Week 3: List 31 simple pleasures; pick one and write about it. Last year I was challenged to write a list of 30 things…
Today I finally broke down and bought a new set of sauce pans. They are light-weight, cheap aluminium pans but, despite that, they are considerably…
When I was in town earlier in the week, I saw a nice light-weight coat that I really liked in a charity shop. But when…
Well, I have a television now. Yay! I’ve been going back-and-forth on whether to get one or not, but when Joanne offered up an old…
I used to buy expensive booze. I had a collection of fine wines and expensive whiskies. I had top-shelf Cognacs and the best small batch…
Well, today marks the end of my first semester as a postgraduate student. It’s been a crazy and hectic journey to get to this point,…
Back in November I talked about the practice of “making do” in my efforts to host a Thanksgiving dinner for friends. I was really pleased…
I am one of those weird people who enjoys grocery shopping. I start in the produce section and take great effort to select the best…