Stop Wasting Money January has traditionally been a month for self-care, self-awareness, refocus, and reset.  Dry January, anyone?  I'm doing it! November and December can really take it out of us by emptying our wallets, stretching our waistbands, and taxing our liver.  Millions of people embrace a drastic change come January in regards to diet, exercise, and alcohol consumption.  But what about shopping? Instagram and U Tube are abuzz with no shopping challenges ranging anywhere from a week...

10 Small, practical actions you can take today that protect the planet, cut clutter, and allow you to own your power. Small changes in our behavior can have a massive positive impact on our planet For me, this time of year always invites reflection. As the calendar quietly flips into the new year, it feels like a natural moment to pause, consider what went right, what went wrong, and what might be worth doing differently. I am, admittedly, a devoted resolution maker. In past years, my...

The Power of Gratitude I typed “how to stop buying so much stuff” into my browser and was reminded of a truth we’ve been ignoring for generations: our obsession with new things drains our wallets, erodes our happiness, and is simultaneously destroying the planet. The warnings about clutter, waste, and the pressure to upgrade aren’t new. They’ve been flashing for over a century, yet we as a society continue to accumulate at an alarming rate. Research shows that despite having more than any...