To me, the end of winter is a time for reflection and for a reset. And it’s a good time for a mixed-bag reading list, which can make for some interesting takeaways. Happy editing! À Table (2021), by Rebekah Peppler. Chic snacking, the French way. This is the cookbook I’ll be turning to for dinners, […]
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It’s Just Stuff: Get rid of clutter with these 6 tips
I have a box of clothes and books in the back of my Honda CRV that’s ready to be dropped at the Goodwill donation center. The clothes are clean, folded, and could go straight to a hanger. Because I hate the idea of clothes filling up landfills, I made my best effort with them so […]
Why You’re Having a Hard Time Getting Yourself to the Gym
I’ve always been a planner. I love to optimize, and no one has to remind me to do things. I like to set goals and priorities for myself. Cross things off my sacred To-Do List. GSD—Get Shit Done. Every day I start at zero, energized to see how much I can accomplish. GSD! But I’ve […]
Pay Yourself First: A Quick Lesson in Anti-Budgeting
I’m not against budgets. But the traditional budgeting process—where you line-item everything—just doesn’t work for me. I’ve tried the budgeting apps and the online banking money management features, but I spent too much time chasing the categories that were automatically assigned by the app to each purchase, because they were usually wrong. Maybe this type […]
Decisions, Decisions: Save Money and Time Using This Shortcut
If you feel like you never have enough money, time, or energy, let me share a secret with you: You can’t have it all. Womp womp. But you can save money and time by learning to make better, more fulfilling choices. How many decisions do you make in a day? I’m guessing a lot. Every […]