As of April 22, 2012 I will not be updating this site any longer.
In short I felt limited by the name Frugal & Simple and I am now blogging at
Intentionally Simple - intentionallysimple.com
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My New Blog!
Dear Frugal and Simple Readers,
A few weeks ago, I shared that I was taking a “Spring Break” from this site and mentioned that I wanted to invest some time into a special project. That project is my new blog, Intentionally Simple!
Here’s a little background:
At the beginning of 2012, I started thinking more about my writing and the topics I was passionate about. My website at the time, Frugal & Simple, did not seem to be fitting into my vision, mainly the word frugal. {We still consider ourselves to be frugal but that word can mean so many different things. Our frugality is purchasing less but higher quality whereas most people view frugality as more for less.} I wanted to write more about living minimally and green as well as share more about parenting and our financial philosophy. I felt limited by the name Frugal & Simple.
After attending the Killer Tribes conference back in March, I was inspired to finally take a risk and start over. During our drive home late that night, Intentionally Simple was born. It’s a little scary to be leaving the comfort of this site and starting over from scratch but it’s also exciting, I feel like I have more direction now!
We were hoping to launch the new blog on May 1 but we have it ready to go now!
I’m so excited about my new space and would love to have you join me over on Intentionally Simple!
I’d love for you subscribe to Intentionally Simple via email or RSS.
Thank you so much for reading Frugal & Simple and being a part of this community! I’m sad to be saying goodbye to this space but excited about Intentionally Simple!
– Rachel
Spring Break
Dear Frugal & Simple Friends,
Just wanted to let you know it will be quiet around here the next few days! I’m taking a little Spring Break from this space during the next week. It’s birthday week around here, Paxton is turning two next Monday! I also have some special projects I want to invest some time in.
Thanks for your friendship and being part of the Frugal & Simple community. I hope you have a blessed week!
Rachel
Quarterly Goal Update
Back in January, I shared my 2012 goals. I set a few simple goals for this year since we’re adjusting to life with two children!
Here is my quarterly update:
Personal:
1. Read 1 book per month. I’m on top of this one! I’ve been reading a lot while nursing these days.
2. Memorize 1 verse/passage of scripture each month. Not doing so well on this one, I’m picking out a verse of the week but haven’t put forth 100% effort to memorize it and learn the reference.
3. Write at least 8 blog posts per month. I’ve been much more consistent with blogging in 2012 and have hit this goal each month!
Family:
1. Read 6 parenting books with my husband. Not doing so well. We’ve started one but haven’t even really got into it! It’s hard to make the time to read aloud together so I might take the approach of reading books separately and discussing them.
2. Daily family devotions and prayer. Since Paxton and Weston are so small, our devotion is reading a Bible story or two and praying. {There’s nothing cuter than a praying toddler!} We do very well with this on ‘regular’ days but lately my husband’s schedule has been crazy.
Financial:
1. $8,000 towards the principal of our mortgage. So far we’ve paid off a little over $2,000 which means we’re right on track since we need to pay $2,000 quarterly.
2. $1,750 towards car savings. We got off to a bit of a slow start in 2012 since we had medical bills from Weston’s birth due. We’ve saved around $300 so far towards this goal.
3. Set up a legal will. No progress made here.
4. Start college savings accounts for the boys. We’ve done nothing so far.
I’m feeling pretty good about my 2012 goal progress!
Did you set goals for 2012? How are you doing so far?
