Breaking Radio Silence: The Much-Needed Update
Well, it looks like I did that “thing” bloggers do sometimes…where they quietly and without warning stop posting, and readers and blogging acquaintances are left to wonder: “Where’d they go?…
Well, it looks like I did that “thing” bloggers do sometimes…where they quietly and without warning stop posting, and readers and blogging acquaintances are left to wonder: “Where’d they go?…
Every year I write a contemplative “birthday post” with either some personal reflections, or some fun points of interest for my readers to get to know me better. What follows…
My family is pursuing a simple and slow life in the suburbs. This ordinary suburban life doesn’t always match up to the lofty dreams I once had, nevertheless, we’ve found…
Practice the art of luxurious living to remind yourself that you’re richly blessed, regardless of your bank account. Here’s how to cultivate luxury in your everyday life! Remember how I…
Do you recognize these 21st-century cultural trends? The INFJ personalities of the world want to remind you that you don’t actually need to subscribe to any of them. I used…
Do you ever think you have yourself all figured out, only to find things aren’t so cut and dried as they seemed? That happened to me when I re-read Little…
Student loans and consumer debt are no fun. Unfortunately, you can’t make all the debt just go away. But what you can do? Learn to enjoy your life NOW, no…
All my life I thought I wanted more, but what I really needed was the sweet, simple life of Green Gables. Here’s how I’ve chosen to go against cultural norms,…
Sunday night depression doesn’t have to be your norm. Here’s how to beat the Sunday night blues for good, so you can actually look forward to Monday morning! Do you…
French women know that food is meant to be relished and enjoyed! I’ve decided to ditch dieting and eat like a French woman instead, following a few simple principles that…
Simple pleasures are all around you. Notice them and you’ll find that even mundane days can be beautiful. Here are four ordinary rituals I’ve come to relish and enjoy. What…
You might not live in your dream house, yet, but here are some practical ways to improve as a homemaker while you’re waiting for a better home! I want to…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed in life right now, this post is for you! It’s time to pare down, focus in on priorities, and take some time to create a new…
Twenty-one days ago I turned twenty-six, and my life was forever changed. But not much. I’m still loving life as a mid-twenties girl who’s finally pretty much okay with living…
Dear Busy People Everywhere, Being busy is not a sin. So if you’ve been too busy to do the dishes lately, make doctors’ appointments, or call your friends (sorry, friends!),…
“Just be yourself.” It’s one of those phrases that’s sorta true but irksomely trite. “Just be yourself.” How is that helpful? What does it even mean? What I want to…
If you loathe adventures, whatever you do, don’t step outside your front door. That first step may eventually lead you off the edge of the map of everything you know…
Today I turn a quarter of a century old! Just for fun, I’m sharing 25 things about myself. Sometimes it’s nice to know a little more about the person on…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Mireille Guiliano’s French Women Don’t Get Fat made quite a splash a few years ago. I remember hearing about it, but never pursued reading it….