BlogHide Resteemsperceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoWeek 9 Update | #ShopSmallLiveBigThe most productive financial decision I made this week was the one to pay my rent by all means necessary. This month the necessary means included selling my truck. I'm not upset about it because it…perceivingalife (43)in gardening • 7 years agoGarden Planning 2018Today I am working. I am the picture of diligence, dedication, and corporate loyalty as I sit here in my cubicle pouring over documents and typing furiously into an inconspicuous word document. My…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoWeek 8 Update | #ShopSmallLiveBigThis week was expensive. Since I can't get my vision, dental, health, life, short-term, and long-term disability from local insurance companies, I decided to do the next best thing and see only…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoWeek 7 Update | #ShopSmallLiveBigHave you ever considered how hard it is to invest in your 401k from a local level? Having never had a 401k since this week, I had not considered it but I am here to tell you that it is, in fact…perceivingalife (43)in youtube • 7 years agoOne Year YouTube Anniversary!Today is the one year anniversary of Perceiving A Life being a channel on YouTube! Honestly, I'm not where I wanted to be by this point but I'm so proud of how far the channel and I have come.…perceivingalife (43)in gardening • 7 years agoSEED GIVEAWAY 2018There is an exciting announcement to make! My church received a donation of several hundred packets of seeds. Since they could not make use of all of them, they gave me some for my own…perceivingalife (43)in self-help • 7 years ago3 Keys to Meaningful, Intentional LivingDo you often find yourself wondering, "Why am I doing this?" or "Why does it even matter?" If so, you might consider looking at your choices to see how intentional they are. Do you find your own…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoWeek 6 Update | #ShopSmallLiveBigI experienced a miracle in consumerism this week. [Image from pexels.com - CC0 Public Domain] I am a curvy girl. I haven't always been but I have accepted the way I look for right now and…perceivingalife (43)in nutrition • 7 years agoThoughtful Thursday: An Overview of Food DesertsThe CDC defines a food desert as, " ... areas that lack access to affordable fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk, and other foods that make up the full range of a healthy diet…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoMindful Consumerism: Week 5 Update #ShopSmallLiveBigThe weeks are moving right along... and I've finally cheated! [Image from pexels.com - CC0 Public Domain] Honestly, I feel kind of bad because I didn't even consider that it was cheating…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoMindful Consumerism: Week 4 Update #ShopSmallLiveBigOne month down, eleven more go to! [Image from pexels.com - CC0 Public Domain] I can't believe it's already been a month. I feel like time is flying by. One thing that I am shocked to…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoMindful Consumerism: Weeks 2 and 3 Update #ShopSmallLiveBigYes, I’m a week and a day late on posting the updates. I'm sorry about that and I will be more diligent about getting them up on time in the future. No, I haven’t given up on my principles yet...…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoMindful Consumerism: Week 1 Update #ShopSmallLiveBigI'm pleased to report that things have gone very well this week. I really haven't bought much since I'm broke from paying rent, but I also haven't needed to buy anything. I did cheat a little bit…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years agoMindful Consumerism FAQ: What am I allowing as I #ShopSmallLiveBig in 2018?Here you will find some of the most pertinent questions that I have been asked since announcing that I would only be spending money at local retailers this year. If you have any that are not covered…perceivingalife (43)in homesteading • 7 years agoYoung HomesteadersBeing on the younger side of the spectrum for anything is pretty terrible no matter what it is. Homesteading is no exception to this rule. Don't get me wrong - I have found the older folks to be an…perceivingalife (43)in homesteading • 7 years agoAlternative, Non-Plastic Gardening ContainersThe New Year is nearly upon us and things are about to start changing! Some of you may know that my resolution this year is to only shop and spend locally in 2018. The goal was originally to embark…perceivingalife (43)in community • 7 years agoTop 3 Ways to Keep Your ResolutionIt's nearly the New Year and the resolutions are about to begin! Someone recently told me that less than 10% of people who make New Year's resolutions actually achieve them. I'm looking forward to a…perceivingalife (43)in homesteading • 7 years agoA Little Off-CenterThere is nothing worse than being really on fire about something only to have your passion dampened by the disinterest or disgust of those around you. Society is dumb (can I get an Amen ?)…perceivingalife (43)in homesteading • 7 years agoThere's No Wrong Way To HomesteadFor me, this title goes hand-in-hand with the old saying, "There's no wrong way to do the right thing." For me, homesteading is the right thing. That doesn't mean that it is the right thing or the…perceivingalife (43)in economy • 7 years ago5 Things You Can Do To Benefit Your Local EconomyI've been talking a lot lately about being fiscally beneficial in your community and it's a topic I hope to continue covering through the next year. To get this party started, I thought I would…
