The Archive

I like blog archives.  They’re clean and structured and uncluttered.  So if you’re looking for a list of every post I’ve ever written, you’ve come to the right place my friend.

• 2017

  • March

    • 20: I Learned My First Business Lesson in 7th Grade. It Wasn’t In The Classroom.
    • 11: Check Out Our Guest Post Over at 1500Days.com!

• 2016

  • October

    • 12: Change Is the Only Consistent Thing Around Here.

  • August

    • 02: This Is The Poster Child of Rundown Laundromats. Did I Mention We Bought It?

  • June

    • 25: Our Latest Project and A New Direction

• 2015

  • December

    • 19: Yes, I’m Alive. Just Busy. But Here’s a Life Update.

  • September

    • 04: The Decision to Quit: An Interview with Mr.Nickels

  • August

    • 13: Laundromats Change Lives. Said No One Ever. Until Now.

  • July

    • 02: A Laundromat Update: 4 Months In…Where Are We Now?

  • May

    • 04: READER MAIL: Hoppin’ Mad in Minnesota

  • March

    • 31: Mr. Spock Would Say That Emotional Investing Is Not Logical
    • 14: We Bought a Laundromat…and It’s All About the Numbers
    • 07: We’re Buying a Business…and The Ride is Finally Over

  • January

    • 23: We’re Buying a Business…Update #3-and-a-Half
    • 21: We’re Buying a Business – Update #3

• 2014

  • December

    • 17: We’re Buying a Business – Update #2
    • 03: We’re Buying a Business – Update #1

  • November

    • 27: LIFE UPDATE…We’re Buying a What???
    • 05: We’re Getting an Unexpected Windfall…What Would YOU Do With It?
    • 02: You Don’t Want To Know What Your LAZINESS Is Costing You

  • October

    • 28: Thrift Stores Rule. But Don’t Buy The Underpants.
    • 22: Your Starbucks Habit is NOT Why You’re Broke
    • 15: DIY Project: Board-and-Batten Wall Treatment!
    • 09: Travel on the Cheap: FREE $25 Travel Credit on AirBnB.com!
    • 01: FUN on the CHEAP: Indoor S’mores!

  • September

    • 27: I Was Just in a Car Accident. And I Feel Fantastic.
    • 24: MyShinyNickels.com RE-LAUNCH!
    • 04: I Get It. We’re Different. Let’s Move On, Shall We?

  • August

    • 15: My Top Secret Project is Complete!
    • 08: Frugal? Yay. Unethical? Boo.

  • July

    • 15: The Graham Cracker Effect

  • June

    • 30: Moving from Hoarder to Hustler
    • 16: Breaking the Million-Dollar Car Habit
    • 11: Guest Post by Mr. Nickels: If Only Marty McFly Had a 401k

  • May

    • 28: Reader Stories: RELIEF is spelled E-M-E-R-G-E-N-C-Y F-U-N-D
    • 15: How To Buy Plants for $1…and a Backyard Update!
    • 09: Moment of the Week: A Case of Mistaken Identity
    • 04: My Experiment: I’m Declaring War on STRESS
    • 03: mySHINYnickels.com…My First 60 Days as a Blogger

  • April

    • 26: DIY Project: The Backyard Deck
    • 22: The Top 10 Reasons Why I Pay Less to Travel Than You – Part TWO
    • 19: The Top 10 Reasons Why I Pay Less to Travel Than You – Part ONE
    • 16: How to Feed 5 People for $5…and It’s Delicious!
    • 13: ‘Expectations’ is a Dirty 12-Letter Word
    • 11: I Hate “SUBMIT Button” Remorse
    • 05: (Funny) Moment of the Week: An Awkward Conversation
    • 02: Guest Post by Mr. Nickels: Don’t Forget to Be Happy on the Way to Happiness

  • March

    • 29: 5 of the Biggest Budget “Leaks”…Do You Have One?
    • 25: So You Want to Retire Early? It’s All About the Numbers
    • 21: Would You Rather Have Money in the Bank…or Look Like You Do?
    • 19: DIY Project: Fireplace Makeover
    • 15: Life Stories: A Second Wake-Up Call…the Tragedy that Changed Our Lives
    • 12: How to Avoid “Lifestyle Creep” (and Start Saving!)
    • 08: Living on Less: How to Maximize your Pleasure-Per-Dollar!
    • 06: Throwback Thursday: (One of) The Most Embarrassing Stories of My Life
    • 04: Don’t Be Afraid to Make a BIG Change
    • 04: The Journey Begins…
    • 03: The First Wake-Up Call…yes, there’s more than one