Link Roundup: Oh Bother, I’m Sick

Hey there! This has been a bit of a lazy weekend for me. I’m all for “intentional boredom” or consciously being lazy to recharge yourself. Unfortunately, I am experiencing forced laziness. You see, I have a cold. And I’m such a baby about it. I’d much rather be keeping busy, running errands, or doing something…

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Summer Bucket List

For a long time, whenever anyone would ask me how I was doing, I’d always answer, “Oh, I’m so BUSY!” You probably say that a lot too. But really, I was just trying to sound important…or trying to end the conversation fast so I could get away from the other person (so bad, I know!).…

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Yoda and the Law of Attraction

So, I turned on the TV the other day, and they were showing my favorite Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. You know, the one with all the sister-kissing, Han-freezing, hand-chopping craziness. Anyhoo, it was at the part where our hero, Jedi-in-training Luke Skywalker, is learning about controlling the Force from his master, Yoda.…

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Life 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,…

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Fiftyfifty.me Challenge: April Recap

I’ve completed Month 4 of the Fiftyfifty.me challenge! The goal is to read 50 books and watch 50 movies in 2012. Here’s a recap of my April progress. Books The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life Women Food and God Naturally Thin Movies Wonder Woman The Wizard of Oz The Shift The Hunger Games All Star Superman…

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Earth 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…

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Bad Day Emergency Kit

You know how most people have an emergency kit in their car’s trunk or glove compartment? A kit like this usually has a blanket, some flares, a water bottle, a “help, call police!” sign, or other odds and ends you might need if your car breaks down. I’m not much of a survivalist, so I’m…

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