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How to Avoid a Vacation From Hell
Have you ever been traveling and discovered somewhere along the way that you were actually on a vacation from hell? Vacations from hell usually involve massive disorganization, complete exhaustion, and someone getting a fruity drink thrown at them (watch out for those tiny umbrellas!). It doesn’t have to be that way! Watch this video for…
Read MoreLife Lessons From the Pacific Northwest
Do you ever have one of those vacations where you come home and feel like you need a vacation from the vacation? Yeah, I just had one of those. Don’t get me wrong—I love going on vacation. But it’s still great to return home to my family and my nice, comfy bed. Two weeks ago,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid the Sunday Bummer
Yes! The weekend is finally here! Time kick back and do the things you’ve been waiting all week to do. Maybe you’ll hang out with friends, attend a family party, watch a movie, or go on a shopping spree (pick up something for me!). Maybe you’ll get around to cleaning the kitchen or just relaxing…
Read MoreSMART Goal Setting and Why Your Bucket List Sucks
You might get mad at me for saying this, but let’s get real here: Your bucket list sucks. How can I be so blunt? I don’t even know you! What do I know about your hopes and dreams? It seems like everyone has a bucket list, a list of things to accomplish or do before…
Read MoreSweet Links
Hey there! Thanks for all the fabulous comments this week. I’m always impressed by the thoughtful advice from Sweet and Sage readers. Here’s a quick roundup of what I’m reading. Remember Domino magazine? It was the coolest design/lifestyle publication before it shuttered a few years ago. I nearly jumped out of my shoes when I…
Read MoreEarth Day Links
Happy Earth Day! I’m always giving advice about how you can be kind to yourself and others, and today I hope you’re being extra kind to the planet. Here are some links to help you celebrate this wonderful world we live in. Save the World by Simplifying Your Stuff Simplifying Our Life—Media & Online 5…
Read MoreMy Dog is Studying Physics
My dog, Skyla, is the smartest puppy in the world. You might think that your dog is in fact the smartest in the world, but you are in denial. Anyhoo, Skyla has been studying physics lately. While Chris and I are lounging on the couch, she’ll casually pick up her orange rubber ball in her…
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