In January 2020, I was talking with a friend and she mentioned that they were planning to rent out the second floor of their home. At the time, we were just beginning a new lease at our apartment, we usually signed 12-18 month-long leases because honestly, it was the only way we could afford to [...]
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Balance in 2022
What does balance look like to you? For me, I am looking to be less of a workaholic in 2022, embrace more white space, say no when I just need to rest, and find room in my day-to-day to take care of me. One way I started finding more room to rest in 2021 was [...]
Earth Month 2021
April was BUSY! Not only does April contain Fashion Revolution week, but it was Earth Month! This year, I celebrated Earth Month by participating in the Eco Life Challenge stretching and practicing my eco life skills for the whole month. Some of the big takeaways from the month for me include composting, gardening our own [...]
Mindfulness | Easy Sustainability steps to take in 2021
Looking to make more sustainable choices this year? I believe every step we can take towards a more sustainable life is a good step. So I am sharing a few simple sustainability steps everyone can take this year! Start by using what you already have. Although it feels counter productive using & reusing what you [...]
Mindfulness | Minimizing Journey
My husband and I are thinking of downsizing when we move the next time, and that is going to take a bit of work considering we intentionally sized up when we moved back to Colorado Springs from California. SC stock shop So our minimizing journey begins! I am starting by reading books on less is [...]
Mindfulness | Productive Workspace
When was the last time you cleaned off your desk? Well, today is a good day to do it. A clean workspace can inspire you to be more productive my removing distractions. And to inspire you with a productive workspace in the office or at home here are a few tips. I tend to keep [...]
2020 Wrap Up
Bye, 2020!I am not remorseful at the end of this year, I want nothing more than to drown the end of this year in a bottle of champagne listening to Taylor Swift and giving 2020 the finger. I can't be alone feeling this way. The number of conversations I have had with my husband about [...]
Mindfulness | Before the Craziness of Christmas
It’s the Monday before Christmas, my friends. I’m just letting that sink in. We keep the holidays small at our house, it’s me and my husband and sometimes we have family in town otherwise it’s just the two of us. And in the past my husband has worked on Christmas so small is our go-to. [...]
2020 Ethical Holiday Gift Guide | Home Goods
This post contains affiliate links, when you shop through them I earn a small compensation (at no additional cost to you) through which I am able to support this website and my family. Not all links are affiliate links. Buying a gift for someone's home is especially meaningful to me, because I am very particular [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Styling Joggers
This post contains affiliate links, when you shop through them I earn a small compensation (at no additional cost to you) through which I am able to support this website and my family. Who is still working from home? This girl is because I work from home two days a week on this blog, on [...]
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