My email Inbox used to be full of newsletters from online stores and companies. I got daily deal emails from three sources: one for kid’s stuff and two from big daily deal sites. Invariably, I bought things I didn’t need. I’d never heard of a Brazilian Blow Out but when it came to me in
Life
Be Careful What You Wish For: You Just Might Get It.
One of my guilty pleasure movies is Under the Tuscan Sun. Have you seen it? Diane Lane takes a trip to Italy to get over a nasty divorce and ends up buying a house in Tuscany. She heals her wounds by renovating the house and building friendships in the small town. It’s a great little
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Finances
Why Do You Buy What You Buy?
How do you make decisions on purchasing? I bought a crock pot. Jo is clapping right now. We had a crock pot back in Canada. It was a gift, something I had asked for. I only had it for a few months before we moved overseas but I liked using it. I liked the ease
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Finances
It’s All Crap
Tieks Shoes Review My shoes were an investment. Or so I thought. I have large feet and bony heels. Most flats cut deep trenches in my heels and never become comfortable. These shoes promised to be different. The were supple leather. Bendable. I read a lot of reviews and there was nothing but raves for
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Life
Small Change Can Change The World
I’m pulling some popular posts from my archives this week and I have a new post up at Life Your Way: Why Simple Is So Much Work. This post caused quite a splash when it was first published in November of 2010. A few radical minimalist writers took exception to it and there was a
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Getting Started
How to Stop Buying Stuff to Reduce Clutter and Save Money
The bad news: all that work you put into getting rid of things in your home can be for naught. If you don’t stop buying stuff you’ll be back to stuffed closets and cluttered surfaces in no time. The good news: you can beat this. How to stop buying stuff so you can get out
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Toys
A Simple Set of Toys for a Toddler
How many toys does a toddler need? Toddlers really don’t need a lot of toys. Yet talk to any parent of a child age 1 to 3 and they’ll tell you their home is brimming with toys. Despite all of these toys being around, toddlers prefer simple toys. They want to play with your keys, crumple
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Life
Simplify For Fall: Routines & Schedules
I’m following along with the Life Your Way Simplify for Fall Challenge. Six days, six areas of the home to simplify. Here’s what I’ve already tackled: clothing & laundry room, toys, kitchen and meal planning, bedrooms and bathrooms and paper clutter and budgets. Before having a baby I loved making elaborate schedules. Workouts, meals, hours