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other blog: the everyday minimalist
talk to me: contact me here
location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
About
I'm a 20-something year old who got out of $60,000 of debt in 18 months, earning $65,000 (gross) a year.
This is more of a lifestyle blog with hint of money talk, like a moneythropologist.
You can read more about me here in The FB Story, check out my favourite posts or you can send me a note if you have questions (please be nice).
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Come and visit my other blog The Everyday Minimalist which is all about achievable everyday minimalism, simplifying my life, living like a modern nomad.
Grocery Archive
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The Dirty Dozen Cheat Sheet
Posted on September 16, 2013 | No CommentsTweet It’s so cute, I won’t forget it the next time I go to a grocery store. If I do forget it, I just have to remember: very thin, edible skins = always buy organic. Via Cool Hunting -
When $50 is not worth $50
Posted on February 15, 2012 | 12 CommentsTweet When I checked my President’s Choice (PC) Points balance, I realized I have the equivalent of $50 CAD to spend on anything I want in a President’s Choice Store. This includes groceries, toiletries, clothing (yes, clothing from Joe Fresh), gift cards and anything else […] -
Assumptions are not as real as they appear to be
Posted on June 19, 2009 | 1 CommentTweet We always assume that the price in certain stores are lower, but are they really? This is something to think about, in the way that we shop for goods and make choices. Just because a store SAYS it’s “No Frills” or is called “Valu-Mart”, […] -
How we screw ourselves over
Posted on June 4, 2009 | No CommentsTweet Just learned this interesting tidbit from grocery stores. I have known and suspected this for a while but it was just confirmed today by a source. WE DON’T REALLY WANT THE LOWEST PRICE Apparently, we, as consumers, don’t want the lowest price. We just […] -
10 Tips to save money on Groceries each month
Posted on April 8, 2009 | No CommentsTweet Grocery shopping is a task most people hate. I kind of enjoy it, because I get a lot of ideas about food, what to make, what to experiment with. But if you hate grocery shopping, you are probably the type to get in there, […]