Don’t miss out on these cool articles/videos/websites I’ve found interesting this week: If you or someone you know has experienced (or is experiencing) depression, this video is worth a watch. I just bought a spiralizer and then discovered this amazing blog (h/t to one of my other favorite food heroes, Against All Grain). Gotta go! So. Much. Spiralizing. To. Do! Learn about cute animals. Nuff … Continue reading Friday Finds: 1/24/2014
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Welcome to the first “Friday Finds” of 2014! I missed last week due to being one of the thousands of people who had their travel plans disrupted (to put it mildly) due to the massive snow and ice storms in the Midwest and East Coast. Luckily I was “stuck” in Seattle with family so I was able to make the most of it! Cool stuff … Continue reading Friday Finds 1/10/2014
Tis the season for giving gifts to loved ones near and far. I love picking out presents for my husband, sisters, nieces and nephews, and friends. But sometimes I get caught missing a gift for a particular person. Instead of freaking out and running back and forth around your house pulling your hair out (don’t worry, I already did enough of that for the both … Continue reading 2013 Gift Guide: Last Minute Presents
There’s so many things to consider when living life with your “eyes wide open” as I like to say. But, what is the most important? Or, when you’re staring down the barrel of a new purchase, whether it’s almond butter or a new sweater, what qualities and factors consistently rise to the top? For me I might be OK with a product not being made … Continue reading [Poll] Priorities, Priorities
When you make a commitment to live mindfully and shop with quality, longevity and multi-function in mind, sometimes the cost can (rightfully) creep up there. If your budget allows, gifting one of these incredible items is sure to make the recipient ecstatic. We all may have different definitions of “luxury” (I even have different opinions depending on the situation), but here are my current ideas … Continue reading 2013 Gift Guide: High-end
It’s easy to buy gifts for kids. There are lots of cool toy options everywhere – even the grocery store! What’s always been hard for me is findinggifts I feel good about (ex: not giant hunks of toxic plastic made overseas.) So, for birthdays and such I usually end up throwing a gift card or cash in a card and calling it a day. I … Continue reading 2013 Gift Guide: Just for Kids
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