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Three Reasons to Consider Consignment Shopping

I never thought twice about the objects I brought into my  home or life, and barely considered consignment shopping. However, after reading about creating a sustainable capsule wardrobe, it’s as if I’m a completely different consumer. I donated and purged these 6 types of clothes, and began cultivating my own personal style. This post may…
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Ways to Get your Middle School Student to Read

How to Read More Books

Trying to read more books this year? Take some advice from a reading teacher and book nerd! I typically read about 30-50 books a year, while working full time, being a mom, and writing this blog. I’ll share with you some of my best tips for becoming a better reader, and motivation to help you…
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Best Day Trips From Portland

Day Trips: Like Traveling, But Way More Convenient School is about to start up again. I swear I blinked and summer is ending. Perhaps it was because I was tutoring this summer and both my husband and I have been busy grinding toward our #debtfreejourney goals. We took one overnight trip to the beach this…
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5 Books To Simplify Your Life – Less Busy and Less Clutter

Clutter, Worry, and Busyness I’ve never really been an organized person with stuff.  I didn’t see the value in it, often finding myself in a mess and then would quickly cleaning it up. It’s only until I embraced minimalism, did I start to see and feel the effects of simplifying. Not only will these books…
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How to Stay Informed, Not Overwhelmed

We live in an age where there is a breaking news story every 60 seconds.  Every day, 24 hours a day, the media lures you in with headlines that create fear, anxiety, and astonishment. I too, blamed the media for a while, but then I realized that I was the one watching it. I was…
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5 Tips to Eat More Whole Foods

What do vegan and paleo diets have in common? Even though paleo and vegan diets  seem to be on the opposite end of the diet spectrum, they’re actually very similar. Both diets are made up of whole foods. Read on to implement these 5 tips to eat more whole foods. 5 Tips to Eat More…
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