We are often told to always be grateful and that we must practice the art of gratitude. When we were young, we are often ask, "What are the magic words?" after we are handed out something and our little young selves would readily reply, "Thank you!" But I came to realised now that I am older the words "Thank you" are indeed magical. That act of gratefulness was subtly engrained in us when we were young but we never understand how it is to be truly grateful. I remember in my 2nd year high school … [Read more...]
10 THINGS I STOPPED BUYING
When I started my minimalist journey and having that goal to save more, I started looking to reassess some of the things that I should stop or at least minimise buying. Here are 10 things I have stopped or minimised buying or stopped paying for: 1. Magazines I used to look buying magazines because I enjoy flipping through the new smooth pages of the glossies and seeing all the beautiful people inside & pretty items I get tempted to buy. It often triggers my impulse buying when I see a … [Read more...]
HOW TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE & PRACTICE MINIMALISM
The Minimalism Movement wasn't new to me. I been hearing a lot about it and has got extremely popular with popular Japanese organising consultant, Marie Kondo who advocates minimalism and emphasising that less is more. Though I am a fan of her work, I didn't jump into the bandwagon immediately. But by the end of 2017, I was so overwhelmed with the excess, the noise, the stress, the million of choices and the nagging world of consumerism & urbanisation living as an overseas foreign … [Read more...]
20 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY FOR A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
Most of us by the start of the year would create New Year Resolutions. Most often than not, one of our New Year Resolution would be money-related like Save More Money This Year, To Be Debt-Free, To Start Retirement Fund or To Achieve Financial Freedom After 5 Years Starting This Year. One of my New Year's Resolution is To Save More Money & To Be Debt-Free (Yes, I am looking at you credit cards, you plastic devils!). One month of 2018 has gone by. How well you kept your money-saving … [Read more...]
PACKING ESSENTIALS FOR A HOLIDAY WITH CHILDREN
Family holidays are always amazing fun – but that doesn’t mean to say they don’t take a lot of effort. One of the biggest struggles in this regard comes in the form of the packing which goes into any excursion. Today, let’s run through five packing essentials when it comes to holidaying with children. 1. Medical Supplies Keeping your kids safe will naturally be a priority when it comes to going abroad, and one of the best ways to ensure that happens is to take a basic set of medical supplies … [Read more...]
6 WAYS TO LOOK GOOD WITHOUT MAKEUP
Oh, I would die for a flawless skin. I am not blessed with perfect skin so enters makeup. I have to admit, I am a makeup junkie. I love makeup because somehow it helps boost your confidence and hide the imperfect skin. But recently, I been opting more in the no-make-up make-up look. I also have ventured out with naked face, sans makeup and it is liberating! I realized there are some tricks and ways to look good without makeup. GENTLE FACIAL SCRUBS TWICE WEEKLY I have discovered facial … [Read more...]