I read once that the average person only wears twenty percent of what's in their closet. That has stuck with me over the years. I think most of us hang on to way too much stuff. We rationalize holding on to clothing items we haven't worn in years with the idea that a future need might arise or . . .
Archives for August 2017
3 Looks to Start the School Year
As much as I hate to say it, the start of the school year is just around the corner. Two of my kids start school next week! On the one hand, I'm excited to get back into our routines and have more structure to our days. On the other hand, I've really gotten used to having a few weeks where our . . .
Girlfriends and Chilcanos: A Perfect Summer Pairing
My Peruvian girlfriend recently introduced me to the most refreshing Summer cocktail: the Chilcano. The Chilcano is a cocktail that has risen in popularity in Peru in the last few years. I'd never tried one before. Now I am hooked. So naturally I want to share it with my girlfriends. The . . .
Reconsidering Birkenstocks
Birkenstocks were a staple in my college wardrobe back in the 90s. The last time I remember wearing them was 1994 -- I was a college Sophomore at the University of Michigan. While Birkenstocks were a common sight on my college campus in Ann Arbor, I just can't remember if the rest of the world was . . .