Years ago for St. Patrick's Day, my friend, Oakley, hosted a little get together. I'm usually at a loss for what to bring to get-togethers like this, but I had the stroke of genius to keep things boozy and make Irish Flag Jello Shots! After some research and experimentation, I came up with the following recipe for perfect jello shots! Over time, … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Live More Sustainably
Sustainability is a huge buzzword right now, and it's really hard to weed through what's been greenwashed, what's being sold to via fear-based marketing, and what is actually reasonable for the average, every day person. It's lovely to aspire to a home run wholly on solar power with 100% sustainable materials, a gray water system, a compost bin in … [Read more...]
Classic Scones & Preserves
I find it funny that when I now read "scones," I hear "scahns" instead hearing it with the long "o." There's not really a point to that statement. Anyway, I love scones & jam, especially when the weather calls for curling up with a good book and a cup of tea, and if I do say so myself, I make them quite well. However, I don't consider my … [Read more...]
3 DIYs to Organize Your Pretties
Since falling down the decluttering rabbit hole, I've also fallen into the Pinterest organization rabbit hole. I mean, I know we've all done it. We all have that Pinterest board of these fantasy projects that we're like, "Yes! I'm going to DO this! Like for real. Just like the 50 other pins on this board." Yeah, I see you. Well, I did it. I … [Read more...]
Decluttering 101: Life After Decluttering
Magic. Apparently it's a real thing, and all my Harry Potter fangirl wishes and dreams have come true. Or maybe it's just the decluttering high. It's been close to 6 weeks now, and I can say this much: life is incredibly different, even if some things stay the same. Suddenly I feel lighter. I don't have the burden of the unspoken shame that … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Modesty
I'm going to start by saying that dressing "modestly" is great, if that's what makes you comfortable. Honestly, most of what I wear is considerably "modest" by most standards, but it's for no other reason than it generally hides the parts of my body I'm not as excited about showing. Like my whole-lotta-love handles. And this isn't a discussion of … [Read more...]
Decluttering 101: A Place for Everything, Everything in its Place
I know that right now, you feel about 800 lbs lighter. By this point, you should have a whole bunch of bags of discarded items ready to be put in a yard sale or donated, not to mention the bags upon bags of trash you threw away already. You've lifted a heavy burden off of your shoulders and now you're surrounded by things that bring you joy and … [Read more...]
Decluttering 101: The Art of Discarding
This is going to be difficult. This is going to be satisfying. This is going to change your life. You can't half-ass it. You have to full-ass it. A few important principles you need to live while you do this: Ruthlessness. Humility. Gratitude. Yeah, I know. That's an odd combination of words. You'll understand each word's place once you're … [Read more...]
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