Recently I wrote about chipping my Nanny’s (aka my grandmother's) fine china platter after deciding that I’d put it in the dishwasher, use it, risking damage rather than saving it in the cabinet for a special day. Today I’m writing about one of two fancy dresses that I typically save for weddings, funerals, and those … Continue reading Just Wear the Fancy Dress
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5 Reasons Why Minimalism Is NOT a CULT
I’m not exactly sure how it happened, which is probably how everyone starts their sentence when they realized they may have accidentally joined a cult, but I found the Common Cult Podcast and started to binge listen a couple weeks ago. Eryn and Heather previously hosted The Practical Minimalists Podcast which I also binged and LOVED. When I … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Minimalism Is NOT a CULT
Cracked My Grandmother’s Fine China Platter
Growing up I never saw my Nanny use either set of her fine china. NEVER! It was always tucked away for a special day or a special meal. For the first 23 years of my life, my Nanny’s china was tucked away. Finally, after my Nanny and Poppy restored my great-grandmother’s home did my Nanny … Continue reading Cracked My Grandmother’s Fine China Platter
3 Books Worth Rereading
Ever read a book or a series of books that you actually implement a suggestion and stick with it for years? There are lots of great books out there. I have read many of them. Often times a book may spark a new habit or create change that just simply fizzles out. Rachel Hollis, Gabbie … Continue reading 3 Books Worth Rereading
Book Review: Black Ice by Brad Thor
“Scot Harvath is having his best summer ever. With a cottage on the fjord, a boat, and his beautiful girlfriend Sølvi, he’s got everything he could possibly want. But out of vacation days and long overdue back home, America’s top spy has a decision to make—return, or submit his resignation.When his deadly past comes calling, … Continue reading Book Review: Black Ice by Brad Thor
Book Review: Nomadland by Jessica Bruder
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder I don't know where to begin. I borrowed this book from the library with ok'ish expectations. How sucky could this book be if it got made into a movie? I thought to myself. I finished this book in a matter of days. It sucked me … Continue reading Book Review: Nomadland by Jessica Bruder
17 Things Millennials Didn’t Kill
Last week I came across an article that claimed that Millennials killed 17 different things. 17! Well, I couldn’t help but laugh. Millennials have become the butt of so many jokes and are blamed for the most random things. I have no idea where they came up with this list or determined that millennials were … Continue reading 17 Things Millennials Didn’t Kill
Book Reviews: Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
"Endless desire is one of the pitfalls of human nature, and one of the first things you need to cure if you want to get ahead more quickly." Your Money or Your Lifeby Vicki Robin Who this book is for: Anyone struggling to build a budget, stay afloat with your finances, get out of debt, … Continue reading Book Reviews: Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
3 Things I Always Say No To
After reading all of Sarah Knight’s books within her No F*cks Given Guides series, I learned a couple things. One of my most favorite thing that I learned is the personal policy. See there are lots of things I enjoy doing. I love to go for walks, bicycle rides, hikes, and basically most adventures. I … Continue reading 3 Things I Always Say No To
What’s the Point of Cutting Cable?
Millennials are likely to blame for cutting the cable cords back around 2008. Ahhh good old 2008! 2008 was the height of the Great Recession and around that same time Roku started to gain popularity. Anyone else find the timing a bit comical? Boomers killed our economy (maybe not all Boomers) with the deregulation of … Continue reading What’s the Point of Cutting Cable?
