Ever since the Mister started our mini-garden, we’ve had a whole bunch of basil readily available to us – except maybe this winter, when most of them didn’t survive 😅. But anyway, we’ve already had 2 jars of homemade pesto that we use for pastas and pizzas – and oh, we do love our pizza! … More Homemade Pesto Recipe
Yes, I do practice minimalism and I am proud that I am quite a frugal person. If I could delay buying something, I would. We just have enough stuff at home, but that doesn’t mean that we are deprived. It’s actually the other way around. By cutting back on many other things, I get to … More What I Splurge On As A Minimalist
Back in college, I would often go to a coffee shop (or the school cafeteria), sit alone, and read. I would spend hours there and I loved every single minute of it. There was also a time when lived alone in a tiny condominium for many years. I would do chores, eat meals, and shop … More Take Yourself Out On A Date
Most of the time, we get so busy with our jobs (or businesses), that we let it take up most of our time and energy. When this happens, stuff to do that are the lowest in our priority list get left out. They may seem unimportant, but when they pile up, they can get messy. … More My Typical GYST Day
As far as I can remember, I have always lived frugally, and I am proud of it. I make it a point to save some of my income (or allowance, when I was still a student), even if it’s just a tiny bit. Some might think that I am depriving myself by living frugally, and … More Frugal Tips For Your Home
We often think of self-care as something to do before or after work – whether it’s doing a DIY spa session, working out, meditating, or doing your favorite hobby. But what about the rest of the day, when you’re doing your 9-5 or when you’re working from home? Having a stressful job makes it more … More How To Incorporate Self-Care At Work
It’s easy to be grateful when everything in life is going well – when you are getting ahead in your career, when you are in a loving relationship, when you continuously receive countless blessings. But it gets a lot harder to feel gratitude when you are going through some difficult times. It even seems counterintuitive. … More Gratitude When Times Are Tough
The Mister asked me what I wanted for my birthday. In the past, it probably would have been some new gadget, or jewelry, or maybe some new clothes. I thought about it for a couple of days… I wanted some new shoes, but I found nothing that I particularly loved. I definitely don’t need a … More What Do I Want For My Birthday?
Winter isn’t my favorite season. I don’t particularly like long nights and short days. Or maybe because I’m used to relating winter to Christmas (which is my ultimate favorite season of all), but unfortunately, Christmas in the southern hemisphere happens during summer. However, I have found that there are ways to actually enjoy this cold … More Embracing Winter with Hygge
I always try my best to make every day productive – whether it’s doing my work, writing a blog, or doing household chores. However, there are just days when I have zero inspiration and I fall on a productivity slump, and it can happen to anyone. Even the most productive and efficient people can have … More Productivity Slump: What You Can Do About It
