cheerfully living on less
Looking for the good is especially important at a time when the discouraging things can start to drown out the encouraging things. So, during these unusual times, I’ve been doing a weekly post where we share some bright and sunny things in our lives. This week, I am thankful: that even when I can’t control […]
Since current circumstances are putting a damper on even the most perky among us, I’m doing a weekly post full of things I can be thankful for/encouraging things I’ve seen. Join me in the comments to give yourself a little mood boost! I am thankful: that the weather has been so sunny. Has it been unseasonably […]
The current world situation is hard, hard, hard for all of us. And it’s when things are hard, hard, hard that I find thankfulness to be so important. If life is humming along smoothly, I don’t have to work to find things to be grateful for. But when times get tough, then I have to […]
Reader Karen sent me a message on Instagram the other day asking what I am doing to maintain sanity and a grateful attitude during these difficult times. For the record, I don’t think I have this completely figured out, and I have not been unflappably cheerful this whole time. But there are a few habits/tips […]
If you have a big fat home-improvement budget, then making your home beautiful is no great challenge. But since most of us have a lot of other things vying for our money, I thought I’d make a list of ways to make your home feel more lovely for a grand total of $0. 1. Clean […]
In a recent email from James Clear, I read this quote (by him): The fact that you go to the gym even though you don’t “need” to… is why you don’t need to. The fact that you save when you could spend… is why you have money to spend. Your habits create your strength. I […]
