Graduation season is here and I can’t wait to see all the celebrations. I remember that immense feeling of pride and accomplishment I felt and I am so excited to see others reach that space too. As we made our way through the graduation party circuit for our 2024 high school grad I witnessed a . . .
A Roundup of the Nine Items I Bought In March
I've been leaning into minimalism lately. A couple of weeks ago I adopted a budget that I'm implementing for 2025 to spend less on discretionary items such as clothing, makeup, and shoes. I added up all of my discretionary purchases from each month in 2024 and divided the total by twelve to give . . .
No New Things? Let’s Start With Fewer New Things. . .
I have a girlfriend who has a closet full of gadgets some of which have never been opened. Many, if not most, are impulse purchases from Amazon. She acknowledges it's a problem. I'm guessing she's a victim of late night doom scrolling. Our impulse control decreases as the day goes on because we are . . .
If You Purchase One Shoe For Spring, It Should Be This
Household budgets seem to be tighter these days. It feels like nearly everyday there is growing uncertainty about . . . something. The uncertainty has motivated me to spend less and be more careful about my purchases. And after listening to a popular podcast I am even more aware now of how my phone . . .
The Denim Style That Is Viral Right Now
All you have to do is start typing B-A-R into google and barrel jeans will be your first hit. That tells you something about how popular this denim style is right now. In midlife some fashion trends are worth passing by but if it fits your style and if you can make a low-grade investment -- it can . . .
2025 Trends I’m Following
It's only January but I'm already starting to think about easing into slightly warmer weather. Dressing for spring seems overly optimistic but late winter style is just a little lighter and feels right on target. Here are some of the things I'm getting excited about. click on the . . .
