New: shopsmalllivebigAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917zzansteemhive-183959hive-185836hive-180932photographyhive-150122uncommonlabhive-101145hive-144064hive-166405hive-183397hive-188619bitcoinhive-145157krsuccesshive-193637hive-184714lifehive-181136hive-109690hive-103599TrendingNewHotLikersperceivingalife (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 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 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 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 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 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…perceivingalife (43)in community • 7 years agoSpending Locally in 2018 (#ShopSmallLiveBig)Push to be Fiscally Benficial in Your Community in 2018. [Image from publicdomainpictures.net - CC0 Public Domain] I live in an area where mom-and-pop shops are everywhere and the people…
