June 2013 - The Outlier Model | The Outlier Model

Carnival of Financial Independence, 17th Edition

Carnival of Financial Independence, financial independence, financial goals, financial advice

Brian / June 29th, 2013 / 23 Comments

Welcome to the 17th edition of the Carnival of Financial Independence! We’re changing it up a bit here at The Outlier Model this week and hosting our very first Carnival. Thanks to Pauline at Reach Financial Independence for the opportunity. If you’re new to The Outlier Model, check out our Master Plan and have a look around. Financial Independence is a key focus for us, so it’s a...

Posted in: General Tagged with: blogger carnival, carnival of financial independence, real estate and investing, saving and frugality, travel and lifestyle, wealth and passive income

Things to Consider When Moving In With Your Partner

Moving In With Your Partner, moving in, living in together, living in, live-in partners

Guest / June 28th, 2013 / 2 Comments

This is a guest post. If you’re interested in guest posting with us, read our policy. About a year ago I moved into my partner’s apartment. It’s only a small place, but we are very happy together – there are a lot of financial advantages to moving in together! I knew it would be a big change of lifestyle, but nothing can really prepare you for exactly how it is going to be. I thought I...

Posted in: Guest Post Tagged with: combining assets, moving in together, selling things on craigslist

Recipe Idea: Simple Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw

Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw, salad, coleslaw, healthy salad, healthy recipe

CF / June 26th, 2013 / 17 Comments

Having the most frugal grocery budget in the world isn’t going to help you any if you can’t put together at least a few healthy, tasty, and cheap eats! Every few weeks, The Outlier Model features a cheap recipe idea, along with the cost breakdown. It’s BBQ season and nothing cuts through heavy BBQ sauce like a nice fresh salad. I like to make coleslaw to go with things like pulled pork...

Posted in: Recipes Tagged with: cabbage and carrot coleslaw, cheap coleslaw recipe, cheap recipe, coleslaw recipe, easy recipe, simple coleslaw, simple recipes

June Garden Update

Community Garden, balcony garden, garden update, taking care of plants, tips on growing plants

CF / June 24th, 2013 / 25 Comments

After a busy month getting planters ready and seedlings in, we settled into June to watch our assorted plants grow. I have to admit, I’ve been less diligent with my plants this year – work has been very busy and with Brian away at his wine course each weekend, I haven’t had the motivation to drag myself out to the garden. Nonetheless, we’ve made a bit of progress. New...

Posted in: Home Tagged with: community garden, Gardening in the city, growing a garden, growing herbs, growing your own food, small space gardening, starting a community garden