Freedom Means Options: Carving Out Space for What Matters

Like a “choose your own adventure” — but with naps and fewer dragons. Freedom Looks Like This A few weeks ago, I took a day off to look after my little one. They’d had their year-one vaccinations, and it had knocked them sideways — clingy, restless, warm little cheeks pressed to mine. It wasn’t glamorous. … Read more

Barista FIRE: How to Semi-Retire and Still Enjoy Life’s Little Luxuries

Finding the Sweet Spot: The Barista FIRE Lifestyle There’s a delicious middle ground between full financial independence and the 9–5 grind — and it smells faintly of oat milk and toasted paninis. Welcome to Barista FIRE. This isn’t about latte art (though if you want to learn, live your dreams). It’s about reaching a point … Read more