November is known for NaNoWriMo, a time when many writers get a jump start on their self-publishing journey. Inspired by Pauline’s pledge to write 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo, I, too, relish this annual challenge. Pauline’s approach isn’t aimed at creating a novel, but NaNoWriMo is still an excellent chance for aspiring self-published authors and a…
Last week, I had a great time catching up with friends. My closest girlfriends always try to spend time together when I’m around, and we had a wonderful day at the beach chatting about our lives and making new memories. While we were there, my friend’s husband jokingly commented on my jacket, saying something like,…
As parents, it’s natural to want to give your kids the best life possible, but there’s a fine line between providing for them and spoiling them. Let’s explore different aspects of this balance. ### Clothes When I was a teenager, I had various odd jobs like tutoring and babysitting. My parents covered basic expenses, including…
Good morning! Today, I’m excited to introduce Joe Saul-Sehy, who is here to talk about how having mentors can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. If you’re interested in guest posting on RFI, just let me know! Also, there’s a new post on Make Money Your Way about marketing your skills and…
I’ve been really frustrated with the land workers lately, especially the contractor. The other workers just follow his lead. He has a macho attitude and only listens to BF, yet wants to be treated like one of us, which creates awkward situations. While BF was away for a few weeks, I had to supervise the…
Isn’t it funny how pets can resemble kids? We’ve had our little Great Dane, Napoleon, for a month now, and the more time passes, the more he reminds me of my toddler niece. For instance, both are on their best behavior when they expect a treat. I’ve yet to see Napoleon sit perfectly still with…
We’ve been back from Europe for about a month now and so much has happened. To start, we had our first Airbnb guests in November! We got four bookings and earned around $400. The first couple arrived just a day after we got back, along with my boyfriend’s aunt. They rented our new room, which…
This is the fifth part of my journey about transforming the land I bought in Guatemala and my new life here. If you missed the earlier parts, you can catch up with Part 1 through Part 4. This week has been pretty relaxing compared to the last. I decided to take a break from working…
Today, I’m happy to welcome Shannon from The Heavy Purse to share her insights on money activities for kids. Like Shannon, I’ve worked from a young age and believe in teaching kids the value of money, giving them ample opportunities to work and learn. Shannon is doing a great job with her two daughters and…
My husband has taken the week off work, so we’re having an RV staycation. He really needed this break to stay sane and avoid the high school-level drama at work. Today, we decided to enjoy a nice sunny day. Since Coronado has just reopened the beaches, we took advantage of that. You can walk, run,…