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Blog about optimizing the everyday processes to make more time for fun stuff.

Dividing household chores

Posted on August 26, 2018 By Sonja

Household chores are one of the most common topics of arguments in relationship and their uneven distribution can even lead… Read more Dividing household chores

Grocery list 2.0 and joint to-do lists

Posted on January 22, 2018 By Sonja

The traditional grocery list has several serious limitations: When you remember in the bus that you’re out of toilet paper,… Read more Grocery list 2.0 and joint to-do lists

Budget negotiations

Posted on January 17, 2018 By Sonja

We never fight about money – but we negotiate about it on a regular basis. One of the most typical… Read more Budget negotiations

Joint account

Posted on January 2, 2018 By Tommi

Joint account – meaning how to improve your life by avoiding piles of receipts as in the image: Many couples… Read more Joint account

The Dating Fund

Posted on December 19, 2017 By Sonja

There are many benefits to moving in together but it also comes with a clear threat: Living together creates the… Read more The Dating Fund

Why bother getting married?

Posted on June 10, 2017 By Sonja

I was listening to Tim Ferris’ podcast the other day. In this episode he was interviewing the relationship – and… Read more Why bother getting married?

Opex/capex strategies

Posted on February 28, 2017 By Tommi

A few years ago we were traveling with friends, and in the car started talking about consumption strategies. We had… Read more Opex/capex strategies

Gamifying habits: Habitica

Posted on February 6, 2017 By Tommi

There’s always a lot to do: clean up regularly, exercise and avoid fast food. You would like to be a… Read more Gamifying habits: Habitica

Love letter to Todoist

Posted on January 30, 2017 By Sonja

My relationship to different apps could be described as an average Erasmus student’s social life: I am eager to get… Read more Love letter to Todoist

Getting rid of paper

Posted on January 15, 2017 By Sonja

I am pretty anti paper. I think its disadvantages far outweigh its advantages: having stuff on paper increases the amount… Read more Getting rid of paper

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