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This is actually my least favorite part of budgeting. I do tend to lump too many expenses into “misc” which makes the category meaningless.

When I try to be more specific, I end up with way too many categories.

Still looking for the right spot in the middle between the two extremes.

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I have to say this is one motivation I use to slow down on the freeway. I am always running late (another challenge I need to work on), so I am always rushing.

I remind myself that my blood pressure and my gas mileage will both be better off if I slow down and take deep breaths, instead of mashing on the gas and complaining about the other drivers.

Thanks for the reminder.

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My kids are still in elementary school, but my husband and I are already thinking about how we are going to downsize. I think the biggest problem for most people is thinking about stuff. How do you get rid of enough of it to be happy and have all your stuff fit in a much smaller space?

For me, location is more important than size. I want to live in a place where I can walk to the library, the grocery, a park and a wine store. I would be willing to go under 800 feet to get the right location.