I received this email in my inbox this morning: We all know that Monsanto doesn’t want you to know which foods contain genetically modified ingredients (almost 80 percent of all processed foods), and which don’t. We also know that Monsanto doesn’t want us to know how genetically modified organisms (GMOs) affect our health, which is … Continue reading A giveaway with a twist
Month: March 2013
Forgiving myself and moving on
Two important points to make at the top of the post: Forgiveness is like decluttering for your soul. This is my last post centered around my divorce/marriage, I promise. I have been talking about my divorce a lot lately, and I'm sorry for being a broken record. This is the last one with a divorce … Continue reading Forgiving myself and moving on
Retail therapy
For many people, indulging in a little retail therapy helps them to feel better when they are sad or anxious. If these people are going into debt for this "therapy," that's obviously not healthy, but if you feel like treating yourself to a pair of shoes and that will honestly cheer you up and you … Continue reading Retail therapy
Subtract stuff, add questions
The key element of minimalism is not (for me, at least) to have as little stuff as possible. It's to have as much time as possible for more important things. Minimalism or simple living is about priority, not possessions. Since I stopped being so concerned with buying new stuff for the sake of having cool … Continue reading Subtract stuff, add questions
On food, and listening to my bossy body
Last week, I mentioned my eating habits -- basically, the fact that I'm a dairy-free vegetarian who only eats local backyard hen eggs. I also noted that I was going to cut gluten from my diet because I had come to understand that it was upsetting my body - and it's important to listen to … Continue reading On food, and listening to my bossy body
Born Again Minimalist 