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...

A Zero Waste Drink Order

A Zero Waste Drink Order

It can be intimidating, but you can do it.

Darning Socks with The Far Woods

Darning Socks with The Far Woods

Who knew I'd darn my husbands socks?

My Fake Commute

My Fake Commute

Freelancers, do you do that too?

A Day of Home Cooked Meals

A Day of Home Cooked Meals

I love watching "What I eat in a day" videos. Here's a photo essay.

A Complete List of the World's Best Zero Waste Bloggers

A Complete List of the World's Best Zero Waste Bloggers

Being part of this network is one of my proudest accomplishments.

My One-Word Theme for 2018

My One-Word Theme for 2018

Inspired by Gretchen Rubin, I choose an overarching theme for each upcoming year.

My 10 Personal Commandments

My 10 Personal Commandments

Putting these to paper has really simplified my life!

Lessons I Learned from Getting my First Cold of the Season

Lessons I Learned from Getting my First Cold of the Season

You don't always make the best decisions when you're sick.

Escape to Oregon

Escape to Oregon

The story of how Octave and I ended up the in the PNW.

My Bedtime Routine

My Bedtime Routine

My secret to a good night's sleep.

What's in my Bag and an Eco-Friendly Giveaway!

What's in my Bag and an Eco-Friendly Giveaway!

I love to watch "What's in my bag" videos. Here's a photo version.

Conscious Brands I Love (and Actually Wear)

Conscious Brands I Love (and Actually Wear)

Updated: April 2025. Keywords: small, local, women-owned.

My Essential In-Flight Kit for Long-Haul Travel

My Essential In-Flight Kit for Long-Haul Travel

I'm not proud to fly often, but at least it makes me an expert at packing.

Beating Jet Lag in 3 Simple Steps

Beating Jet Lag in 3 Simple Steps

They're kind of obvious, but you tend to forget about them when you're tired.

Zero Waste On The Go

Zero Waste On The Go

The idea is to always have your kit on hand.