an introduction.

I've had blogs before. Maybe you read a post or two? If you didn't, that's ok. Those blogs weren't really important and my youth and inexperience were abundantly obvious in just about everything I wrote. Oy vey. 

So why this blog? Why try again? Well, there are a few reasons. 

• Information. The interwebs are full of it, and I love finding blogs that give me ideas for improving my life in some way (or let's be honest - CRAFTS). However, what I've noticed is that often times these blogs are geared specifically toward mommies. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with mommies. But how about a blog that's coming from the perspective of an almost 30-something with a co-habitation partner and no kids? That's me! 

• Money stuff. I'm at the point in my life (as many of you are, too, I'm sure) in which I'm realizing that if I don't get my financial shit together in short order, I'm going to be in a world of hurt when I want to retire. I've already started taking steps to earn extra income and pay off debt, so why not share that financial love? Plus, you can keep me accountable. I'll be honest if you ask how it's going and hopefully you'll share in my success when that day comes where I can spray paint DEBT-FREE on my house. Not really, but you get the point. 

• It Works! As part of the whole "debt-free" thing, I decided to become an Independent Distributor with It Works! I know some of you are skeptical about this, but I'm hoping to use this blog as a forum to discuss the products, what's in the products, and my (and yours) experiences with them. Besides, who wouldn't want to talk about things that are positively impacting their lives on a daily basis? 

• Crunchy living. In my opinion, this particular topic is a combination of all the others. As I get older I find myself not only wanting to explore ideas and products that are more economical, but that are natural and free of chemicals that are harmful to our bodies and the environment. Part of why I felt comfortable joining the It Works! team is because their products are natural and full of good things. So I'm going to share that stuff with you. And I hope you share your ideas with me, too. 

So, yeah. That's it in a nutshell. Here's to seeing the world through a new linz and getting a different perspective!