Mini Thoughts

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Category: Mindset & Lifestyle

  • Return on Investment: Money Only or Everything in Life?

    I’ve been experimenting with high-yield dividend funds like EARN and COIW in my “Snowball Experiment.” While some positions are currently underwater, the dividends are steadily working to erase those paper losses. This post is a transparent look at why I continue holding these weekly payers even when the price is red.

  • Funday Monday: Is it Really Though?

    Reminiscing on the classic Day[9] StarCraft II days while balancing a one-post-a-day blogging challenge against a massive backyard shed organization project.

  • Sunday Laundry Parties

    From post-wedding breaks to managing massive clothing piles, here is a look at how a large family tackles the exhausting cycle of laundry chaos together.

  • Birthday Party at the Skating Rink

    My youngest has been given the joy of a summer birthday. What this comes with is a curse for elementary school birthday planning. When I was a kid, my birthday was always before the school year started, as I was also a summer birthday. For some reason, I never had any issues inviting my classmates…

  • Congratulations Big Brother

    Today my brother is getting married and it will be a celebration.

  • Community: May 2026 – Positive Plans, Negative Results

    Community: May 2026 – Positive Plans, Negative Results. My kids are thriving in school activities, but I had to miss helping a friend move due to getting sick after a tooth extraction. Sometimes just being asked to help reminds you that you’re part of a community.

  • Frugal Friday May 29th 2026: Leftovers Galore

    rugal Friday May 29th 2026: Leftovers Galore. Between wedding prep and a road trip to Maryland, leftovers have been a lifesaver this week. Also found a restaurant supply store for cheap bulk ground beef — big meal prep coming soon!

  • My Poor Lawn Mower

    My poor lawn mower is falling apart in its third season — dry-rotted tires, deck repair last year, and now starting issues. A full spring refresh is going to cost ~$1,000, but I’m still coming out ahead versus buying new.

  • The Last Week of May 2026

    The Last Week of May 2026: Prepping posts in advance as my brother gets married this weekend. Summer is coming and I’ll need serious discipline to stay consistent with the site.

  • Memorial Day 2026

    Memorial Day 2026: A day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Even with the BBQs and family time, today I’ll raise a beer in honor of the fallen.

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