Modern Simple Living

Personal Finance Cash Stash Goal Building to $1,000 — and Eventually $2,000 $720 Current $1,000 Year 1 Target $2,000 Long-Term Max The Strategy Physical Cash, Distributed I want to increase my cash on hand to $1,000. I presently have $720, separate from my regular savings and retirement accounts. I like having some physical cash on hand, which I squirrel away in several locations, rarely keeping more than $150–200 in my wallet. Most stashes are small, about $40–50 each. I plan to grow these stashes gradually, adding about $20 per week, so it will take me a year to reach $1,000.   Allocation $1,000 Target vs. $2,000 Long-Term Location Year 1 ($1,000) Long-Term ($2,000) Wallet $200 $400 ...

Wine & Drinks Trader Joe's Wine Choices A Revolving Selection of Affordable Table Wines 8 Red wines 1 White wine 5 Bulk buys I've tried enough wines to curate a revolving selection of fun, drinkable table wines at affordable prices, mostly sourced from Trader Joe's, Target, and Costco. My taste ranges from fruit-forward, slightly sweet reds to dry white wines. Occasionally, I enjoy an earthy GSM or Bordeaux, but typically, I prefer wines without any overtly strong taste profiles. Variety is key for me, so I like to mix things up. BB denotes Bulk Buy — wines worth stocking up on.   Red Wines Red Wines → Rancho Viejo Reserva — BB → La Sonriete — Garnacha — BB · Fruit forward → Campi Rudi Appassimento Rosso Puglia IGT Passito — BB · Syrupy sweet, similar to Meiomi ...

Restaurant Review Dining Experience at Saemaeul Korean BBQ Pork in Carrollton, Dallas, Texas The Restaurant A New Spot in Carrollton I recently tried a new restaurant in Carrollton, Dallas, Texas, called Saemaeul, which specializes in BBQ pork. The food is quite good—very tender and delicious. The pork is sliced thin, resembling beef tongue, which adds a unique presentation.    The Food Highlights from the Meal → BBQ Pork — Very tender and delicious, sliced thin in a style reminiscent of beef tongue, giving it a unique and appealing presentation. → Ban Chan Side Dishes — Excellent across the board, complementing the meal beautifully. → Cheese and Egg Side Dish — Tasted amazing—like a fluffy omelette with corn and cheese, making for a delightful addition to the meal. Overall, Saemaeul is a great spot for B...

Travel Journal Road Trip Journal Waco, Austin, and San Antonio — 3 Nights, One Highlander 3 Nights 4 Days 3 Cities ~500 Miles Driven Table of Contents ① Planned Itinerary ② Day 1: Waco to Austin ③ Day 2: Austin to San Antonio ④ Day 3: San Antonio ⑤ Day 4: Heading Back to Dallas Section I   Planned Itinerary Day 1 — Monday: Waco to Austin → 10:30 am — Depart Dallas for Waco → 1:00 pm — Arrive in Waco (2.5-hour drive) → 1:15 pm — Visit Magnolia Market → 1:30 pm — Lunch at Club Sandwich Food Truck → 2:30 pm — Depart for Austin (3-hour drive) → 5:40 pm — Arrive in Austin → 6:00 pm — Dinner at Ramen Tatsu-ya Day 2 — Tuesday: Austin to San Antonio → 7:30 am — Breakfast at the hotel → 9:00 am — Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Downt...

Style Jacket Collections Overview 12 jackets across four temperature tiers 12 Total Jackets 4 Temperature Tiers 25–65° Coverage Range 3 Added in 2025 Table of Contents ① Track Jackets (65°) ② Light Jackets (55°) ③ Middleweight Jackets (45°) ④ Winter Jackets (25°) ⑤ Temperature Considerations ⑥ 2025 Additions   Tier I Track Jackets 65° Brand Model Color SKU Year Adidas Essentials Red DUO454 2019 Adidas Windbreaker Navy DUO461 2019 Adidas Essentials Black — 2020 ...

Sneaker Pickup Air Force 1 '07 A great deal, a better fit, and a worthy daily rotation addition $65 Sale Price 10 Size ~2 yrs Lifespan The Pickup Snagged on Sale I couldn't resist a good deal, so I snagged a pair of Air Force 1 '07s in a size 10 on sale for just $65. Let me tell you, these feel way better than my old size 9s. No more cramped toes, and the midsole support is a noticeable upgrade compared to my Air Jordan 1s. Comfort is key, and these definitely deliver. While I'm still partial to all-white AF1s, I'm really happy with this pair. They'll definitely be added to my daily rotation alongside my AJ1s in size 10.5. In fact, I'm already planning my next purchase—another pair of AJ1s in size 10.5. I'm leaning toward a classic black & white or maybe another two-tone combo to keep things fresh. It's all about building that perfec...