Intentional Living

To “live intentionally” means to live according to your values and beliefs.  I believe when we commit to being more thoughtful in how we spend our time and our money we can overcome the overwhelm, reduce financial stress, and live a more purposeful life.

Intentional living allows us to take better care of our minds and our bodies, and in turn, better care of those around us.

Here you’ll find content to help you spend less time and money on the things that matter less so you can create margin in your life and your budget to spend more on the things that matter most.

Your Ultimate Guide To Travel Hacking

Your Ultimate Guide To Travel Hacking

Have you ever wondered what travel hacking is and whether you could benefit from it? If you’re a frequent traveler, travel hacking is something you should consider. Travel hacking involves using credit card bonuses, loyalty programs, rewards credit cards, hotel programs, and other similar strategies to get free flights, flight upgrades, airline miles, priority boarding,…

Her Boyfriend Brought Her a Cutting Board While She Was Sick in Bed So She Could Help Make Dinner

Her Boyfriend Brought Her a Cutting Board While She Was Sick in Bed So She Could Help Make Dinner

A Reddit user shares her story of her boyfriend bringing a cutting board to their bedroom while she was in bed sick so she could still participate in making dinner. No Sick Days The original poster (OP) explained that she was sick and informed her boyfriend that she was going to have soup instead of…

Her Family is Furious With Her for Telling Her Sister She Was Adopted. Was She Wrong?

Her Family is Furious With Her for Telling Her Sister She Was Adopted. Was She Wrong?

Families are beloved but undoubtedly complicated. Every family is different, and all of them come with unique challenges. One woman asks the internet to help her decide if she was wrong to tell her sister they were adopted. The Secret The OP starts by setting the stage with some background information. She explains that she…

15 American Things That Americans Think the Rest of the World Does too

15 American Things That Americans Think the Rest of the World Does too

Many people think that Americans believe their ways and customs are superior. Recently, someone posed an interesting question asking “What is an American thing that Americans think everyone outside of America does too?” As an American, the responses were interesting enough to share. Here are the top-voted responses. 1. Server Bringing the Bill Someone expressed,…

Did He Overreact and Punish His Son too Harshly for Pulling a Prank?

Did He Overreact and Punish His Son too Harshly for Pulling a Prank?

Raising children is full of challenges. It’s hard work bringing up decent, balanced people. One of the most vital lessons is how to treat other people. One man wants to know, is he wrong for punishing his son for a prank? The Prank The OP first explains that he has three children. The oldest is…

She Expects Sick Days as a Stay at Home Mom, Her Husband Disagrees

She Expects Sick Days as a Stay at Home Mom, Her Husband Disagrees

A Reddit user shares her story of expecting her husband to give her some of his sick days so that she can take the day off. A Daily Struggle The original poster (OP) explains that she is a stay-at-home mom to four children. She homeschools them and has since they were old enough for schooling….