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Archives for Personal & Life Updates

Friday Photo & Finds.

Filed Under: Personal & Life Updates 2 Comments

From Gabe’s birthday celebration at a vineyard last month. I just love the way he and my mom are looking at each other. :) Exhale. I hate complaining, so I apologize for what’s about to follow but I have to tell you – it has been A Week, my friends. One of those weeks where you hearRead the whole post >>

September 28, 2012 · Tagged With: photography 2 Comments

How I Practice Self-Care.

Filed Under: Personal & Life Updates 20 Comments

The phrase self-care always turned me off a little, probably because sometimes I scoff at things too much for silly reasons. I don’t know why I felt like it was too hippy-dippy-peace-love-flowers-and-warm-fuzzy-feelings. It is actually a rather pragmatic and level-headed idea – make sure you take care of yourself and you will be a happier,Read the whole post >>

September 20, 2012 · 20 Comments

Seven Quick Takes.

Filed Under: Personal & Life Updates 15 Comments

1. Yesterday was a super productive day at home. I did a bunch of laundry, cooked a bunch of food, cleaned up, and even hammered out lots of work during Gabe’s nap time. It was great, but I worry sometimes that I ignore Gabe too much on days like that. I don’t really play withRead the whole post >>

September 14, 2012 · Tagged With: Gabe, toddler 15 Comments

August Update, September Intentions.

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Err, the month is well underway and I’m just starting to think about it.  [August Updates] Finish summer bucket list: We picnicked in a park, we ate at Tommy’s in Coventry, we ate outside several times, we went camping this weekend, and I will run a race in a month. Almost all finished! (Just haven’tRead the whole post >>

September 11, 2012 · Tagged With: monthly goals 6 Comments

Oh, Canada.*

Filed Under: Personal & Life Updates, Travel 15 Comments

We spent 3 days in Toronto for Mike’s birthday, Gabe’s 2nd birthday, and Labor Day. We chose Toronto because I’d never been (Mike went when we was young), we love visiting cities, and it wasn’t very far (5.5 hours). I am the worst planner ever, so the comments from this post basically became our itinerary.Read the whole post >>

September 5, 2012 · 15 Comments

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Saving Money & Living Frugally

Doing a Buy Nothing Month.

Every so often, my eating junk food gets a little out of control and do a little juice cleanse. To help reset my body’s ideas of … [Read More...]

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Simple Living & Minimalism

Long Distance Moving and Decluttering – A Few Tips.

We're in the midst of a long distance move to Massachusetts this month (in the nomadic portion of our move - we moved out of our … [Read More...]

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Green Living & Sustainability

Choosing between Convenience and Values.

A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so … [Read More...]

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Motherhood & Parenting

The Story of Eleanor.

(Warning, this post will contain mentions of bodily fluid) How Eleanor Came to Be. I want to write this all down while I still … [Read More...]

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Career & Business

A New Leaf. Little Leaf.

(Yes, I am a dork.) Your website should be like an extra employee. Who works non stop 24/7. I recently overhauled my site … [Read More...]

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Recipes

Recipe: Curried Greens and Chickpeas

Recipe: Vegetarian Ramen.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Pineapple and Cashews.

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Recipe: Bistro Broccoli Chowder

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