Setting New Year’s Goals for 2025 I’m the type of person who makes a list every day. I’m very goal-oriented, and I genuinely enjoy the process of working toward exciting objectives. There’s something fun about the challenge and the sense...

This year, I embarked on a No Buy Year and truly enjoyed the experience. While I wasn’t perfect at following the rules, the essence of a No Buy Year isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth, mindfulness, and meeting personal goals. I’m...

At the end of 2023, I was overwhelmed, stressed, and weighed down—quite literally—by my possessions. It felt as though my belongings were a giant weight, crushing my space and my peace of mind. I dreamed of a home that wasn’t...

During 2024, I committed to a No Buy Year. I actually finished a month early, in December, so technically, I completed 11 months of a No Buy season. Still, it was a LONG time to go without buying anything unnecessary....

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are yearning for a simpler, more intentional way of life. But what exactly does that mean? Over a lovely dinner with a friend this week, we discussed ‘what is simple living.’ Then I...

September has come and gone, and I’m still going strong (ish) with my No Buy Year! As we head into the Christmas season, I’ve been starting to purchase gifts for loved ones. (Gifts fall outside the scope of my No...