I like keeping a fairly small wardrobe, try not to buy too much stuff, and believe that living with less is more fulfilling and less stressful. (Interested in the topic, too? I wrote a big recap at the beginning of the year with all kinds of resources for decluttering, taking control of your finances, andRead the whole post >>
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So yesterday, I did THIS: Yep. WE ARE GOING TO HAWAII. IN THREE WEEKS. I may have hyperventilated when I pulled the trigger and bought the tickets. The good part: – We are going to Hawaii! – We are going on a trip alone together for the first time in 4 years. The bad part:Read the whole post >>
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Anatomy of a Design Project notes: Ian is an up-and-coming fashion blogger with a rapidly growing readership. He wanted to move from WordPress.com to self-hosted so he could start to monetize his blog with ads, and in the process, decided to get a major upgrade to a custom site design. Design notes: To really showcaseRead the whole post >>
Read MoreOn Exercising Women and Creeps.
Yesterday as Gabe and I walked out of our apartment building, I noticed near the drugstore across the street a 20-something woman doing burpees next to her bicycle in a patch of grass. It was unusual to see someone doing a hardcore workout in public, but my neighborhood has a lot of pedestrian activity, so not that unusual. I mean,Read the whole post >>
Read MoreJune Updates & July Intentions.
[June Update] Run MORE. I didn’t run MORE (the same amount), but I did do more cardio (walking and cycling). Being active makes me a happier person, I swear. I hope to maintain this until it’s cold! Go strawberry picking. Check! Also, it was way more work than blueberries or raspberries. Gabe was tired afterRead the whole post >>
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I quite like peeks in the days of others. Here is mine from Monday: 6:38 am- Gabe wakes up. We didn’t close our curtains last night, so it’s super bright in our room and feels later than 6:38 am. I love sunshine in the morning. I just wish it wasn’t so early. Get Gabe outRead the whole post >>
Read MoreHow To: Prevent Weeds in Your Garden without Chemicals.
Gardening is awesome. It gets you outside, it’s super rewarding to eat vegetables you grew, and is a great opportunity to get kids involved in working and growing vegetables. However: weeding sucks. I’m just gonna say it. The worst part about gardening is dealing with weeds. For my first few years of having a little vegetableRead the whole post >>
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I am overwhelmed. And frenetic. With things I want to learn. With things I want to do, launch, and be. At any given time, I have a bajillion tabs open, despite having a full docket of things I want to read in my OneTab: There is never a moment of quiet in my brain. I listenRead the whole post >>
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Once upon a time, a girl named Christina read my blog. We chatted a few times on various internety places. She contacted me wondering if I would be able to photograph her wedding. Now, normally brides scare me. What? Yes. I am admitting that. Brides have been told that this is their day and their expectationsRead the whole post >>
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1. I mentioned briefly that we went to DC. It was really fun. I got to meet up with several blog friends, navigate the city like a pro (Gabe’s favorite part was riding the “train,” as per usual), and explore tons of museums. It was really nice to take a trip together. Traveling is absolutelyRead the whole post >>
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