I used to think that conscious consumerism meant never buying anything. But I’ve learned it’s less about deprivation and more about intention—buying less and buying better. Pausing before a purchase. Asking, Do I need this? So here’s a look at what I did say yes to last month—wardrobe staples, . . .
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 . . .
Two Days In Magical Fes
Last year, for spring break, I surprised my son with a trip to Morocco. I chose Morocco because I wanted him to have a unique cultural experience in a place very different from where we live. Our first stop was Marrakech. After a few days, we departed Marrakech and made our way through the High . . .
What Inspires You? The Story of How I Started My Blog
“What moves the needle is starting, practicing, making lots of mistakes, learning better strategies, etc. And if we see you up there wiggling around enough times, someone will eventually offer you some help.” -Light Watkins This fall will mark the five year . . .
48 Random Facts About Me
So here goes in no particular order: I am not a coffee drinker and I don't care for eggs which means I'm not a great brunch date. But I love to go to lunch! That's why I'm Lunch With A Girlfriend. I'm inherently social. I could have a moms night every night of the week. I’ll take any . . .
Resources To Help With A Positive Mindset (Especially Around The Holidays)
One thing about becoming a more "seasoned" parent I never fully appreciated is the bigger the kids, the bigger the problems. In addition to my taxi driver/carpool duties, I'm a collector of my kids' emotional "garbage". My garbage collection shift begins at 3:30 everyday and starts with the . . .
