Archives for the 'Finance & Family' Category
Why I Love Being a Dad [Zen Habits]
What is a home without children? Quiet. - Henny Youngman
So my wife and I decided to treat our kids by taking them to a water park, complete with slides and pools and fun stuff like that. It was a reward for the sacrifices they’ve made as we strove to become debt-free, and [...]
Top 25 Life-Improving Christmas Gifts for Under $10 [Zen Habits]
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to give cheap but meaningful gifts. Yes, I’m a cheapskate, but I’m a happy one.
I’ve always been into improving my life, and if I can help the loved ones in my life do the same, without spending a lot, I’m very happy.
Last week, I asked you [...]
Ask the readers: Inexpensive gifts to improve your life? [Zen Habits]
OK, the holiday season is upon us, and many people are doing their Christmas shopping (or whatever holiday you celebrate) … what to buy?
I’m looking for suggestions that will:
1. Help you improve your life. And no, beer doesn’t count.
2. Not cost a whole lot.
I’m thinking that $20-under gifts would be good, but $10-under is even [...]
5 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Connect with your Teen, Tween and Young Kids [Zen Habits]
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Vanessa Van Petten, who runs a teen blog.
Why do teenagers do drugs?
This was the main question in a study conducted by CASA (National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) called “The Importance of Family Dinners.†This study was conducted to find out what causes children to do [...]
The 10 Key Actions That Finally Got Me Out of Debt; or, Why Living Frugally is Only Part of the Solution [Zen Habits]
This month, I paid off the loans for both my vehicles! I am debt free!
After focusing on getting out of debt for so long (a few years now), becoming debt free is a wonderful and amazing feeling.
It wasn’t easy — my wife and children and I all made sacrifices. It took perseverance. It took some [...]
Take This Quiz: Are You an Under-buyer or an Over-buyer? [zen habits]
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from one of my favorite bloggers, Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project.
I love a good self-diagnosis quiz.
What kind of clutterer are you?
Are you organized?
Are you at risk for dropping out of your exercise program?
Here’s a new quiz that you can take to determine whether you belong in one [...]
Eight Keys to a Happier Marriage [zen habits]
Photo by Dr. Hemmert
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Collis Ta’eed of FreelanceSwitch.
Newly weds are often asked ‘how’s married life?’ As with everything in life, the answer depends on you. For some, marriage is another word for frustration and even misery. For others it is the bedrock of strength and support they build [...]
10 Ways To Improve Your Financial Situation In Just 15 Minutes [zen habits]
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This is a guest post from Trent of The Simple Dollar. Every Tuesday is Finance & Family Day at Zen Habits.
As a parent of two children in diapers, I’m always looking for quick things I can do that will improve my financial situation. I like things I can do once, then just [...]
5 Ways Save the World, While Getting Fitter, Saving Money, Simplifying, and Becoming Happier [zen habits]
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Editor’s note: This post is part of the Blog Action Day movement: thousands of blogs talking about the environment on October 15. If you have a blog, join in with the rest of us today and let your voice be heard regarding the environment.
When I sat down to write my Blog Action Day [...]
30 Frugal Gift Ideas to Show You Appreciate Someone [zen habits]
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Every Thursday is Happiness Day on Zen Habits.
What do you get someone if you want to show you appreciate them, but if you don’t have a lot of money to spend?
If you have a lot of money, you can buy just about anything for that person. But for those of us with limited [...]