Life

Having a sense of purpose, and aiming to be happier each day are core principles for me. Here are my attempts at getting there...

Back Up Your Computer

Back Up Your Computer

Losing all your data is no fun, trust me on this one. Follow these simple tips and never experience this ever (again!)

Women-Owned Natural Skin Care Brands I Love and Support

Women-Owned Natural Skin Care Brands I Love and Support

Shop small, shop local, support women!

How to Pack a Zero Waste Snack

How to Pack a Zero Waste Snack

No need to reinvent the wheel, the tiffin was made for this!

How to Propagate Plants

How to Propagate Plants

I love my plant babies!

My Favorite Online Vintage, Thrift & Resale Shops

My Favorite Online Vintage, Thrift & Resale Shops

Updated: April 2025. Sometimes you have to expand your search online for vintage gems.

My 19 for 2019 List

My 19 for 2019 List

Instead of resolutions, I prefer to write a list of concrete goals for the new year, inspired by Gretchen Rubin.

Get Your Library Card

Get Your Library Card

I still cannot believe that I get to read all these books for free!

Hygge or The Danish and Norwegian Art of Coziness and Conviviality

Hygge or The Danish and Norwegian Art of Coziness and Conviviality

Guess how it's pronounced!

Are You Good at Small Talk?

Are You Good at Small Talk?

I'm so bad at this!

The Local Thirty Challenge, Eating Local Food for a Month

The Local Thirty Challenge, Eating Local Food for a Month

Is it even possible to only eat food that comes from a 200-mile radius?

My Morning Routine

My Morning Routine

Current, I should have said current!

A Tiny Guide to Urban Foraging

A Tiny Guide to Urban Foraging

A wise woman taught me something about my front yard.

The 5Rs to a Zero Waste Lifestyle

The 5Rs to a Zero Waste Lifestyle

I love a good mnemonic, the last one is a little out there!

What to Bring on a Day Hike

Hiking Featured

What to Bring on a Day Hike

Whether I go for a stroll or a more strenuous hike, I always carry these essentials to be ready for an emergency.

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Shopping Guide Featured

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Congratulations to the Sustainable Fashion Forum! What a success!