journey to fi: june 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 accountabiity 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: june 2018 spending report

adventures in apartment composting

Did you know that food waste in a garbage bag is essentially embalmed and the decay process slows to a halt? Did you know that approximately 40 percent of food waste in the United States is from consumers? Over time, I'm finding that I am becoming much more conscientious about my family's production of waste. … Continue reading adventures in apartment composting

how we met an internet-famous cat for a good cause

A little over a week ago, Mr. Smith sent me the following: Of course, I immediately said "yes," despite not checking the link or knowing what I was signing up for. He had me at "pet charity." I didn't even care which "Internet-famous cat" we would be getting a picture with because I really am … Continue reading how we met an internet-famous cat for a good cause