2016: Planning Your Best Year Ever

2016: Planning Your Best Year Ever

With 2015 coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the past year and thinking about everything I want to accomplish in 2016.  Natalie Bacon, the blogger behind Financegirl, recently shared an inspiring post about how to plan your best year yet.  If you’re...
The Appeal of Minimalism

The Appeal of Minimalism

I have a “cluttered” fridge that is completely covered with photos and calendars. I collect household items with penguins on them. I will gladly accept your free t-shirt. …And I’m a minimalist. Believe it or not, these statements are not...
30 Days of Gratitude

30 Days of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is coming up, and that always gets me thinking about what I’m grateful for.  Of course, we should show gratitude all year long, but it’s easy to start taking certain things for granted.  One thing I like to do is keep a gratitude journal – every day, I...
Lessons Learned From a Sprained Ankle

Lessons Learned From a Sprained Ankle

I recently sprained my ankle, and the first question everyone asks is: “How did it happen?” I tripped. That’s it. *This post may contain affiliate links and/or sponsored links.   I was at the gas station, and when I was walking back to my car, I tripped and my ankle...