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Mindfully Spent is about managing finances, time, and more in pursuit of meaning. It chronicles my journey to use money and moments for things I truly love.

Save money. Pay off debt. Simplify. Do the unimaginable big things that you want with your life. Look back on your dollars and days and find they were Mindfully Spent.

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Nov 18

Nov 18 Year 1: How a year of more mindful spending changed my life.

Melanie Harding

Meaning, Wellbeing, Money

Mindfully Spent quietly turned 1 year old in September! This belated recap discusses how the year changed the way we live. While we are celebrating some big financial wins, the greatest gains have little to do with money.

Jun 20

Jun 20 Major Milestone: Our Consumer Debt is Paid in Full!

Melanie Harding

Money, Meaning, Wellbeing

Just ten months ago, we were 5 digits deep in consumer debt. We had a department store card balance, general credit card debt, and a car loan payment. Now we have none. But we're not done! How our financial goals and our relationship with money are changing.