The Reframe

In Part 2 of the "Are You FI-Curious" series, let's go ahead and anger the Fancy House People, the Private School People, and the Country Club People. Not really (or at least not intentionally?)... but we do walk through the true, full costs of these large, fixed expenses. And we analyze what it costs us in "life years" when we choose these luxury options over more modest -- but still totally awesome --alternatives.Join in, and please share your thoughts!  Email is theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com, and Instagram is Minimal(ish)Mom.

Face off: Jimmy Choos + ZoomLife to 65, or the freedom to shape our days when we still have a spring in our steps? This week we start a three-week series exploring FI (financial independence) and FIRE (financial independence, retire early) at a 101 level. The first steps: figure out how much we realistically want to spend, then translate it into an invested asset "FIRE" number. Join in, and please share your thoughts!  Email is theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com, and Instagram is Minimal(ish)_Mom.Recommended resources:https://www.insideoutmoney.org/https://lizgetsloaded.com/https://earlyretirementnow.com/ https://earlyretirementpodcast.com/

Are we sacrificing time we can't afford for money we might not need? This thought-provoking discussion dives into the complexities of valuing time over money. It emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in our professional lives and encourages listeners to reclaim agency over their time. The host invites everyone to reflect on their choices and share thoughts on finding balance in the chaos of life.

Surprise! (Bad surprise, but still... surprise!). This week we talk about using stoic principles to help walk through hard times with a special and very personal application.Join in, and please share your thoughts!  Email is theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com, and Instagram is Minimal(ish)Mom.

In Episode 41, we walked through questions to ask ourselves when exploring our money stories. Today, I share a little sliver of my own money story, focused on how my Most Excellent Mom positively influenced my views on money and its role in our lives. Thank you, Mom. I love you, and happy Mother's Day!As always, folks, please reach out: theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com or Minimal(ish)Mom on Instagram.

This week, we discuss 101-level booking strategies to help you travel the world for pennies on the dollar, using our family's recent trip to Japan as an example. Tune in for a blow-by-blow on booking flights and accommodations, including tips on points pooling, snagging "middle class business class", and finding quirky, fun apartments for rent... all for almost nothing. Stay for the run-down of all our on-the-ground expenses, with a transparent full accounting from boring expenses at home (airport parking! pet care!) to quirky souvenirs (nail clippers and makeup, anyone?).For any questions or feedback please reach out: Minimalish_Mom on Instagram or theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com.

It's an Oura ring v. Moleskin notebook faceoff, y'all. Not really, but in this week's episode we discuss how to engage in a little "quantified self" fun when you don't want to build up a crust of gadgets, apps, and log-ins to track your life.Please reach out - theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com or MinimalishMom on Instagram!

Well, seems I talked into the ether for too long last week... we had to break up the episode into two parts! Here's the second one, checking in on my "25 for 25" list after Q1. Hope you enjoy, and please reach out with feedback, ideas, etc.!

Goals are fun. Let's check in to see how the 2025 goals are progressing after Q1!

Do you have a lil' shopping habit? Back in the day, I did, for sure. But it felt a little icky... not great for the wallet, not great for the earth, and not actually filling the void I wanted it to fill. In this episode, we talk about identifying the root causes of our shopping habits, and designing custom-tailored approaches to breaking them. Join in, and please share your thoughts! Email is theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com, and Instagram is Minimal(ish)Mom.