Jeff McClung

A few weeks ago my wife and I went to the AT&T store to replace one of our phones that broke. As the customer service rep was helping us set up the new iPhone he asked if we would be interested in a new deal Apple was offering: for just $99 we could buy any … Continue reading Why Good Deals Aren’t Always a Good Idea

Have you ever heard the expression, "Money can't make you happy," and secretly thought to yourself, "Yeah, but I sure wouldn't mind giving it a try!"? I know I have. The idea behind this well-known expression is that happiness is something that can't be bought. No matter how much money you acquire it won't increase … Continue reading Money CAN Make You Happy. Here’s How.

When I was in high school I was a big time over-achiever. I took just about every Honors and AP class I could get my hands on. I did OK with all of that for a while, but things really caught up to me during my senior year. Between a full load of classes (all … Continue reading How Minimalism Can Help Your Kids Have Less Stress

Do you want to clear out the clutter that's been building up in your house, garage, cubicle, or office but have no idea how to get started? In the beginning of our minimalist journey I felt overwhelmed. My closet was filled with clothes I didn't wear and stuff I didn't want or need. Our kitchen … Continue reading Minimalism with E’s

Several years ago I worked at a place that didn't have a color copier. Whenever I needed to print something in color I would use my printer at home. Before too long printing so many flyers took a toll my printer. It got so bad I had to buy one or sometimes two new printers a … Continue reading Why You Need To Take a Break

When most people think about minimalism they think about getting rid of stuff. Boxes of stuff in the garage, clothes in your closet and drawers, left over trash in the car, and all the little toys and sharp pieces to your kids stuff that always manages to find its way in the living room when … Continue reading Trimming Down Your To-Do List