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Born Again Minimalist

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  • Your Mission Statement, Should You Choose To Accept It

    I’ve been working on some budgeting and financial planning resources for a personal finance group I help run on Facebook. In the guide, I made a brief activity for participants to create their own financial mission statement. The big “WHY” that can remind them of their long term goals when they want a short term… Read more

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  • Mindfulness and Contentment

    According to Psychology Today: Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience. Mindfulness and contentment are… Read more

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  • RECIPE: Instant Pot Chickpeas and Dumplings (Gluten Free, Vegan)

    Hey guys! I have been getting back in the habit of meal planning and a prep day on the weekends to cut down on our grocery budget, make healthier meals, and pack homemade lunches instead of going out during the week. Also, I recently bought an Instant Pot pressure cooker. It is pretty great. Since… Read more

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  • An Ode to Toddler Grandma Style

    Toddler Grandma Style Will Set You Free There is an amazing viral post going around the internet called ‘Toddler Grandma Style,’ The Fashion Approach That Will Set You Free. And it is amazing. The premise is that you don’t have to “grow out” of the colorful fun prints of the children’s section, nor do you have… Read more

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  • To Change or Not to Change? (My Name)

    Hey readers. I got married! Awesome wedding post is coming up but I had some thoughts today and wanted to write them down for the blog. This post is about my decision to change my name. Those of you who knew me when I was married the first time might know that I changed my… Read more

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  • Last minute lazy minimalist cleaning spree tips

    My sister and her friend are coming to town on Thursday evening. My house is a little, shall we say, messy. I’m still working on getting our shared domicile into minimalist shape. Last night I was out of the house, ordering a new couch (thanks mom and stepdad, for pitching in as a wedding gift!)… Read more

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  • How a Bracelet Helped My Anxiety

    I am an anxious person. I’ve worked with therapists. I’ve considered medication. I fixate on negative thoughts that spiral out of control in my head… house fires, car crashes, death of loved ones, infertility… The anxiety about that last one is what brings me to the blog today, to discuss how a bracelet helped me… Read more

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  • The Runch Break

    One of the things that helps me the most with anxiety and depression is consistent and regular exercise. June 26 will mark two years since I started a home workout program and actually stuck with it, losing almost 17 pounds and starting my true transition into a healthier lifestyle. As with every habit, it’s easy… Read more

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  • Musical Therapy

    Have you ever been surprised by a song on the radio that suddenly transports you back to another time or place? It might remind you of a person or a vacation. It might remind you of a relationship or your high school prom. It might remind you of a fight you had with your best… Read more

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  • The Vegan Whole30 – Why and How?

    Update, 2022: Hi! This post is gaining traction once again, likely due to New Years Resolutions. And I am here to tell you that the Whole30 is a diet, and that I was deeply in the worst time of my eating disorder when I did this diet and wrote this blog. I honestly don’t think… Read more

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