Welcome.

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.

Jul 5

Jul 5 The least sexy part of your budget: Utilities... Energy efficiency tips for first-time home buyers and renters.

Melanie Harding

Money

Every monthly bill provides us an opportunity to reclaim some of our hard earned cash. This post is packed with energy saving insights for first-time home buyers and renters. Plus, the free expert consultation that could help you become immediately more efficient.

Feb 13

Feb 13 Can we fix it? Yes! How to save for home repairs.

Melanie Harding

Money

The fact that we could not afford any household emergencies used to be a source of overwhelming stress. Here's the savings plan that is giving us greater peace of mind. Plus, two tools you can use to create a customized home repair savings plan!