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...

My One-Word Theme for 2017

My One-Word Theme for 2017

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

Simpler, Greener, and Happier

Simpler, Greener, and Happier

These three words are my North Star.

Reset your Phone, Reset your Life

Reset your Phone, Reset your Life

I love a clean slate.

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July

I love a challenge, especially to save the planet.

Podcasts I've Been Listening to Lately

Podcasts I've Been Listening to Lately

Themes: society & culture, news & politics

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

Have you ever heard about The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Seven Principles?

Bring Your Own Straw

Bring Your Own Straw

I never use a straw, except for boba!

My 2016 Reading List

My 2016 Reading List

#girlboss #plasticfree #womenonly

10 Ways to Stop Junk Mail

10 Ways to Stop Junk Mail

Ignoring it is not a solution!

My Go-To Natural Makeup Routine

My Go-To Natural Makeup Routine

Updated: April 2025. The Think Dirty app opened my eyes to the dangers of cosmetics.

Migraines, Acupuncture, and Holism

Migraines, Acupuncture, and Holism

Have you ever tried acupuncture?

My New Year Intentions for 2016

My New Year Intentions for 2016

I prefer intentions to resolutions.

10 Apps that Helped me Simplify my Life

10 Apps that Helped me Simplify my Life

Streamlining is my love language.

You are Never not Supported (by the Earth)

You are Never not Supported (by the Earth)

Jennifer Armbrust blew my mind at Creative Mornings.

5 Podcasts for a Happier Life

5 Podcasts for a Happier Life

Who knew that 10 years later, I'd still listening to one of them!