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Nestled in the mountains of the Basque Country, Lakabe, a tiny, once-abandoned village has been transformed into a thriving hub of sustainability and innovation over the past 40 years. I had the incredible opportunity to spend a week in Lakabe as part of a group of 30 individuals from across Europe, all united by a desire to learn more about ecovillages and sustainable communities. The experience left me with a renewed sense of purpose and connection to the larger movement for sustainable living, so I’m super excited to share more with you about it! Table of ContentsThe History and Magic of LakabeLife in Lakabe: Shared economies and governanceA Day in Lakabe Unique aspects of LakabeMy Week in Lakabe: A personal reflectionA Visit to Arterra BizimoduMore about Yes To Sustainability FAQFinal thoughts The History and Magic of Lakabe Lakabe’s story began in 1980 when a group of people seeking an alternative lifestyle stumbled upon the deserted village. With no roads and crumbling infrastructure, they rebuilt it from the ground up, creating an off-grid community that thrives today. What makes Lakabe special is its commitment to living in harmony with nature, supported by shared governance and collective decision-making. The village operates with minimal external economic influence, focusing on shared resources, ecological farming, exchanging with other communities, and baking and selling bread & cookies. Life in Lakabe: Shared economies and governance One of the most striking aspects of Lakabe is its shared economy. Resources, from food to finances, are pooled together, ensuring that everyone’s needs are met. Income generated from the village bakery and other artisanal crafts flows into a communal pot, which residents can access as needed. This economic model fosters equality and minimizes waste. Equally impressive is their shared governance. Decisions in Lakabe are made collectively, using a unique three-step meeting process for making major decisions or solving issues: Emotional insight – The first day is dedicated to exploring the emotional aspects of a decision, allowing all voices to be heard and feelings validated. Logical deliberation – The following day, participants evaluate the practical aspects, analyzing facts and weighing pros and cons. Community impact – Finally, on the third day, the community discusses the broader impact of the decision, ensuring it aligns with their collective values and reflecting on the decision’s broader implications. Lakabe also actively works on dismantling oppressive societal patterns, like those based on gender or social hierarchy. They incorporate tools like Process Work (a form of group facilitation that focuses on personal and collective transformation) and constellations (a method for exploring and resolving interpersonal dynamics). A Day in Lakabe Morning: Rise with natureLife in Lakabe begins early. Residents gather in small groups to enjoy breakfast, typically made from freshly baked bread, homemade jam, and other locally sourced produce. Mid-Morning: Community work and rolesAfter breakfast, the village comes alive with activity. Every member has a designated role, whether it’s gardening, animal care, or maintaining infrastructure. Some might head to the bakery to prepare
Whether it’s delivering restaurant meals, groceries, dry cleaning, or Amazon shipments, thousands of people are making money with delivery job apps. You may be familiar with names like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Instacart, but there are many other apps that offer the potential to earn a side hustle income with your vehicle. To help you find the right job, we list the best delivery job apps and explain which states and cities you can use them in, what requirements deliverers must meet, and how much money you might expect to make. Table of Contents1. Uber Eats2. DoorDash3. Instacart4. Grubhub5. Amazon Flex6. Caviar7. Saucey8. Shipt Shopper9. Favor Delivery10. Eaze11. Gopuff12. Delivery.com13. DollyHow to Choose a Delivery AppHow to Make More Money as a Delivery DriverFAQsFinal Thoughts on the Best Delivery Job Apps 1. Uber Eats Expected pay: $15 to $25 per hour What we like: Flexible delivery, scheduling, and payment options Launched in 2014, Uber Eats is an offshoot of the Uber ridesharing app and one of the best ways to get food delivered right to your door. The service is available in over 6,000 cities and 45 countries worldwide. You can deliver for Uber Eats using a car, scooter, bicycle, or foot. You can sign up for as little as an hour of delivery with Uber Eats. You’ll be shown the pay for a delivery job before you accept it, and 100% of the tips are yours to keep. Pay is delivered automatically every week, or you can use InstantPay and cash out up to five times daily. In addition, Uber Eats lets you choose whether to be an employee working set shifts or an independent contractor setting your hours. Know that all Uber Eats applicants are subject to a background screening. Bicycle or foot applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and car or scooter applicants must be at least 19 years of age. ✨ Related: 8 Jobs Like Instacart 2. DoorDash Expected pay: DoorDash doesn’t publish pay rates; however, the job offers plenty of flexibility, and there are ways you can increase your income as a delivery driver. What we like: Huge customer base. DoorDash is available in over 7,000 cities in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Signing up to be a Dasher takes just a few minutes, and most Dashers start working within a few days. You can drive with DoorDash if you have a car, bike, motorcycle, or scooter. There are no other vehicle requirements. The DoorDash app displays the pay you receive for each job before you accept it. It also shows you where to pick up the order and where to drop it off. You keep all of the tips you earn. Along with your per-job pay and tips, there are other opportunities to earn, such as Peak Pay promotions and Challenges. Peak Pay pays you extra when you deliver during certain hours. Challenges pay you extra when you make a certain number of deliveries
Most budgets are set up to be monthly. Many of our bills are monthly so it’s a convenient way of managing your spending. But many of us aren’t paid monthly, we’re paid every two weeks (biweekly). When you’re paid biweekly, a monthly budget can sometimes be a bit “off.” We have months where you’re paid twice and a couple where you’re paid three times. And some of us are paid weekly, which means some months will have four pay periods and others will have five. These non-monthly pay periods can throw off your budget, which is why some people prefer paycheck budgeting (which sounds better than weekly or biweekly budgeting, despite the alliteration!). Table of ContentsWhat is Paycheck Budgeting?How to Budget by PaycheckDownload Our Paycheck Budgeting Printable What is Paycheck Budgeting? Paycheck budgeting is when you align your spending with your paychecks. This is best done with a planner of some kind (we have linked up our printables below). For each month, you match your expenses with your income. You begin at the top by listing your paychecks, the dates you will get them deposited, the amount, and any other notes you may have about that payment. Next, list all of your month’s expenses, the amount, and their due dates. This is anything that is billed regularly on a month basis. For example, you may have: Rent/Mortgage – 1st of the month Cell phone – 5th of the month Cable television – 10th of the month Netflix – 15th of the month Gym – 18th of the month Credit card #1 – 20th of the month Student loan – 25th of the month Then, you want to match those expenses with specific paychecks so you have complete coverage of your expenses. How to Budget by Paycheck If you’re paid twice a month (1st and 15th), you know that those bills from the 16th to 31st are paid by the paycheck you received on the 15th. The bills from 1st to 15th will be paid by the paycheck received on the 1st. (you can also get an account that gives you your paycheck two days early) Once you match up your fixed expenses, it’s now time to see what’s left over to apply towards your variable expenses, like groceries, gas, and savings. Once you budget for those items, you have either a surplus or a deficit, which is carried over to the next pay period. If you have a deficit, this is when you can start adjusting your variable expenses (or negotiating your fixed expenses) so that you have a surplus. If you have a surplus, great, you can still adjust and negotiate to increase that surplus. Download Our Paycheck Budgeting Printable Our paycheck budgeting printable is very simple because the concept of paycheck budgeting is very simple. Matching up expenses with your paychecks is a time honored technique because it works. The math supports it. Our paycheck budgeting printable has five weeks so it covers any month of
Are you feeling overwhelmed by Black Friday sales already? Learning how to budget for Black Friday shopping is your key to scoring amazing deals without breaking the bank. Each year, more shoppers are discovering that a solid budget plan is crucial for success. Smart shoppers know that with the right tools and strategies, you can save hundreds while staying completely debt-free. Imagine walking away from Black Friday with everything on your list and zero financial […]
It’s here! I’m so excited to announce that my retirement coaching website is up and running. Creating this website was a key milestone in my year of reinvention. It’s a place where I’ll share content about retirement lifestyle, healthy aging, and other areas of interest to older adults. The post My new retirement coaching website is here! appeared first on Boomer Eco Crusader.
BalloYear 4 of COVID in the Bay Area. Year 5, Day 201: I did a bunch of work on the weekend to make it possible to be relatively caught up today for the first time in months. I really needed this to free me up for my shift of phonebanking tomorrow, couldn’t make that if […]
Bitcoin in Your Portfolio: A Potentially High-Reward Asset If Rebalanced – But Beware of Black Swans
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123rf The forecast is calling for heavy precipitation in the next few days, right in time for the new year. Most of us are still in vacation mode, and parents with children are probably wondering how they’ll entertain their children while school is still out. Unfortunately, the cold means there’s no garden to tend to, and unless you’ve installed cold frames and planned for a winter harvest, there’s nothing to pick from the ground. […]
Nestled in the heart of Warwickshire, England, Warwick Castle is a fascinating journey through over a thousand years of history. Whether you’re interested in medieval architecture, historical reenactments, or a nice day out with the family, this iconic castle provides a vibrant and engaging experience…but the tickets can be expensive….so here are some ways to reduce costs. Buy tickets in advance – Advance ticket purchases not only secure your entry but can also come at […]
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. This interview took place in July. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let’s get started… OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how long you’ve been married)? My wife […]
🎙️Episode #369 – Trying to decide between buying more rentals or paying down debt to reach financial freedom? I’ll share my own story of facing… The post Should I Buy More Rentals or Pay Off Debt? (Here’s What I Did) appeared first on Coach Carson.
Although we can be financially independent if we choose to, we decided to postpone FI by building up our dividend portfolio so we can one day live off dividends. We randomly set an FI target … Read more
I love using navy seal quotes for moms because there’s such a parallel to the endurance and strength required in both. Navy SEALS are elite warriors who embody resilience, strength, and determination—qualities that every mom can use to make motherhood better. You don’t hear people asking military personnel, “are you happy?! Isn’t it the best!” instead you hear people saying, “thank you for your service and dedication to our country.” That’s something we can borrow […]