We are conditioned by advertisements, news reports, and erroneous comments from people around us to do harmful or ludicrous things. Here are 16 examples. Vape. Smoke cigarettes. Drink a lot of alcohol (a drug). Take psychiatric drugs. This article highlights: Why Psychotherapy Doesn’t Work Take drugs for every perceived problem. Watch lots of television. Watch, listen, […]
Frugal Living
Personal Financial Statement
A simple monthly personal financial statement provides a precise view of your monthly income compared to your monthly expenses. This concise format does not include all your assets and liabilities. Instead, it focuses solely on your income and expenses for a particular month. This gives you a snapshot of current financial status so that you […]
Built-in Bunk Beds Fit Small Houses
If you have children and you want to downsize to a small house, one of your concerns may be whether there will be enough room for them. With a bit of creativity, there will be plenty. Note: This article is part of a small and tiny houses article series. Children are very adaptable, if not […]
New Small and Tiny Houses Article Series
It has been quite some time since I posted a series of articles about small and tiny houses, which are the cornerstone of the tiny living lifestyle. I think I’ve thoroughly covered the advantages of a small house. However, I will add a few thoughts in this article about how this topic fits into personal […]
Trailer Based House
In my late teens and early 20’s, I dreamed of living deep in the mountains in a house with all the modern comforts. The movies “Jeremiah Johnson” and “The Wilderness Family” were my inspiration. “But how could I build a home like that in such a remote location,” I thought. I came up with the […]
Homemade Super Water 2.0
You can make your own homemade super water for pennies! You can make it healthier than what you’d find at a store. And you can craft it to meet your specific needs and tastes. Water is the primary (95%) beverage I drink every day. Because of its vital importance to the body and its superiority […]