It's the first week in May which means it is time to share what I added into my spring capsule wardrobe in April. In case you missed it, last month I shared how I am trying to be more intentional about what I buy this year. You can read more about it here. In a nutshell, this year I am making lists . . .
Family Friendly Weekend in New Orleans
We just returned from a weekend in New Orleans. Fun fact: I used to work for a Congressman that represented parts of New Orleans before and after the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. So NOLA has a special place in my heart. It's been over 20 years and three kids since my last visit. Obviously . . .
Decor Ideas For Your Next Graduation Party
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 . . .
