what’s cookin’ August 2018 edition – challenge accepted

After housing and transportation, food expenses are the largest expense in our budget. Of course, I'm sure this is common for most families. However, as a family working towards financial independence, any expenses that we can possibly reduce are on the proverbial chopping block.I regularly listen to a podcast called ChooseFI. It's about making small-ish changes … Continue reading what’s cookin’ August 2018 edition – challenge accepted →

journey to FI: august 2018 spending report

Mr. Smith and I have a dream of achieving financial independence (FI). We've been on this path for quite some time and now feels like the time that increased accountability through reporting our monthly finances. Every month, I'll report the percentages that we spent in each category, our savings rate for the month, and our … Continue reading journey to FI: august 2018 spending report →

grow an avocado plant from a seed

Like any good millennial, Mr. Smith and I enjoy avocados. Well, if I'm being honest, I love them and he tolerates my love of them. (Insert the joke here about Millennials and houses.) I eat avocados in some form almost every day as my go-to breakfast is half an avocado and a fried egg over … Continue reading grow an avocado plant from a seed →