Lifelong Learning

In this episode, Chris comes on as a special guest Co-Host to discuss how we handle the Christmas Season in a frugal manner. We talk about paying for experiences vs. things, our holiday budgeting, what Christmas cards have worked best for us, and homemade gifts.

It's a quick recap of what we've learned in the past 10 years of our marriage and the holiday expectations.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

LLP Episode 003 - Aquafaba

LLP Episode 004 - Gluten Free

Do Children's Birthday Parties Need to be Expensive?

Crocheted Hats: Monkey, Tiger, Octopus, Monster, Bunny, Snow Leopard, Duckling

Last Year's Christmas Card

No New Clothes Challenge

The show may change in the future and incorporate more of what Chris and I are learning together with many frugal tips and tricks. I hope you keep listening!

Share your feedback by leaving a comment on my blog or sending an email to kate @ katenesi.com

Enjoy the Episode!

Run Walk Run has rekindled my passion for running (and walking)!

I recently attended one of Jeff Galloway's Running Schools. This is what I've learned from the past year of running, changing to the run-walk-run program and also how much I learned from meeting Jeff and learning more how to utilize his plan to the fullest.

Links from the show:

Jeff Galloway

Jeff's E-Shop

Jeff's Half Marathon Training Plan

Mental Training by Jeff

Enjoy this week's episode and "Stay Positive!" and keep running!

On this episode, we'll be discussing ideas for how to go from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset and becoming a lifelong learner.

Carol S. Dweck poses this question in her book, Mindset:

"Think about your intelligence, talents, and personality. Are they fixed or can you develop them?"

Carol's site: https://mindsetonline.com/whatisit/whatdoesthismeanforme/index.html

Dweck's writing on Brain Pickings:  https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/carol-dweck-mindset/

I believe talents are something we may be born with, but I also believe talent is something we can discover and shape that is already within ourselves. Sure, our bodies may have physical limitations not allowing us to reach certain goals, and we may have some limitations in our brain power, but I'd venture to say that most things are within our reach if we truly want to learn to do them (or be them).

Lifelong learning comes in when you flex your growth mindset muscles on a regular basis. Once you welcome the growth mindset into your life, now you're open to learning for life however you wish.

Trent Hamm wrote an excellent blog post on The Simple Dollar titled a Beginner's Guide to Lifelong Learning at a Minimal Cost: https://www.thesimpledollar.com/a-beginners-guide-to-lifelong-learning-at-a-minimal-cost/

Think about your life and your goals. Was there a part of it where you thought - I just can't do this. I'm not talented enough. And did you push through, or give up on that dream or path? Or have you always been a lifelong learner and it's just been what you've known all along? I'd love to hear your stories!

I love that his first suggestion is to take notes by hand using a simple lined notebook.

• Your local library
• Local events or meetups
• Online courses or MOOCS

I've taken the Child Nutrition Course from Stanford University last year on Coursera which was a great blend of learning via reading, books, and lectures via video. I'll link in the show notes to courses from:

Edx: https://www.edx.org/course MIT: https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm Yale: http://oyc.yale.edu/ Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/

• Podcasts
• Youtube
• Blogs and Websites
• Local experts and classes

What I encourage you to do today is write down 10 things you'd like to learn how to do.

Why 10? Well, according to James Altucher, you easily can write down four or five ideas. Once you hit six and beyond, you start to sweat. By exercising your idea muscle just as you would regular muscles when they start to sweat is when they start to grow. When you push past the easy answers, you might find something more challenging to get you started. (https://jamesaltucher.com/2014/05/the-ultimate-guide-for-becoming-an-idea-machine/)

Doing your own car maintenance isn't as hard as it seems. 

On this episode, I'll share what I've learned about when making the decision to change your own car's oil, as well as other do it yourself car maintenance.

Links from the Episode:

Angie's List: Car Oil Change Costs

What do the Oil Numbers Mean?

Oil Specifications Explained

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Thank you for listening and thank you for learning right along side me!

In this episode, I share my experience choosing to go Gluten Free after going through the 8Safe Elimination Diet. Listen to the episode for more on what I have learned and some tips if you're interested in going gluten-free. My decision to do so was related to health reasons, not weight-loss.

8Safe Elimination Diet

use code FRUGALMOM$TER at checkout for 10% off

A Gluten for Punishment

I may be going Gluten Free

Gluten Free Bread Fail

Gluten Free Pizza in a Bread Machine

Art of Gluten Free Baking

Gluten Free Wishlist Book (affiliate link)

In this episode, I'll share with you how I use aquafaba as the ultimate egg replacement in any and all recipes that call for eggs. 

Since this episode was recorded, we've also used aquafaba when making fried chicken and meatballs this summer. It's definitely an amazing new option to all who need or want to use an egg replacement.

More from my blog on Aquafaba.

This episode goes into further detail on our story from our experience living the frugal good life. I share our ups and downs financially and how we came to find the frugal life, plus a few tips to get yourself started on the journey.

Click here to get a copy of our Budget Spreadsheet or download in Microsoft Excel.

Mentioned on the Show:

Frugal vs. Cheap

House of #Edtech Podcast Episode 52: No Cash Left Behind

Simple Dollar

Get Rich Slowly

I hope you enjoy the show! Please share your thoughts in the comments below :)

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Wow, I can't believe I'm hitting publish on a journey that I have been mulling over in my mind for the past twelve months.

This first episode is a short introduction to who I am, a bit more about my life, and what I hope to share and accomplish with this podcast. It will be a podcast that talks about learning with a huge helping of life mixed in. I hope you listen and connect with me, as I'd love to know what you're learning and what you might enjoy about the podcast as I release future episodes. Wahoo! Now... go listen :) Links mentioned in the episode: House of #Edtech Podcast Episode 52: No Cash Left Behind