I spent quite some time in Germany these past weeks and it was the time when the new season of The Biggest Loser started. Since I was in a funk with my weight loss, I decided to watch the episodes that have aired online and hoped that it will help me to get back on … Continue reading Opinion: My Problem with The Biggest Loser
While I am trying to be more conscientious about my spending and saving more money there are certain luxuries I budget for and that I wouldn't want to miss. These things are certainly no essentials and I could cut them, but they just make life a lot easier and I am happy to spend money … Continue reading Luxuries I allow myself
Choosing the right day to weigh yourself is a topic that is discussed a lot on blogs, forums or Weight Watcher's social network Connect and everyone has a different opinion and reasoning. Some prefer Fridays because then splurges on the weekends can be offset throughout the week. Others prefer the middle of the week and … Continue reading Why I Weigh Myself on Sundays
These past 2-3 years this has been THE summer drink in Germany. It is refreshing, has a slight sweetness and is perfect for a brunch, a cocktail hour or just if you feel like a drink. Hugo Ingredients Champagne or sparking wine elderflower syrup mint leaves soda water Preparation Take a wine glass and add, … Continue reading Cocktail Hour: Hugo
Trying to focus more on my budget and being more mindful about what I spent my money on I discovered some great ways for me to spend time with friends but still 1. Have a Potluck/ Cook a Meal together Instead of going for an expensive meal have a potluck with your friends or cook … Continue reading 6 Ways to have a Budget-friendly Social Life
People have different approaches on planning or rather not planning a trip. I personally have changed my style of planning over the years but overall I am still a planner and like to lay out an idea or itinerary before I go since I am not the greatest with uncertainty. Having travelled to 23 countries … Continue reading 10 Tips on How To Plan a Trip
My preferred kind of trip is the one where I fly out to a country and then get a rental car and go on a road trip. You are not confined to one place When you book a beach vacation or do a city trip you are usually just confined to one place. Maybe you … Continue reading Why I love Roadtrips
If you are anything like me negotiating your salary is scary and occupies your mind quite a lot. The beginning of the yeat usually marks the time of performance reviews and hence salary negotiations. Especially when you are new to the whole thing it can be difficult to develop a strategy and determine your personal worth … Continue reading How to Negotiate a Raise
When scrolling through Weight Watcher's connect a couple of weeks ago I found this great idea of someone's husband: for each lb his wife lost he place $10 into a savings account. This idea stuck with me and after giving it some thought I decided to do the same. So besides my other savings accounts with … Continue reading My Diet Savings Account
One great strategy to save money is saving without even realizing you are! With all my financial goals this year and the upcoming travels, I am trying to save as much as possible while still enjoying life. One app that I found to be particularly helpful for this is Qapital. The general idea is that … Continue reading Why I use Qapital to save money
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