Long ago, in a land far away, I went through a terrible break up. Two weeks after The Awful Breakup, I attended my cousin's wedding. Alone, instead of (as planned) with my boyfriend. The highlight (sarcasm!) of this wedding was when I arrived to...
Figure out what makes you happy!
Tips & Recommendations to help you figure out what makes YOU happy (not your parents, friends, or partner)
Money-saving ideas because buying ish that doesn't actually make you happy is expensive!
Expert Advice to avoid the $18,000 thought-it-would-make-me-happy mistake I made
How To Stay Optimistic When Everything’s Horrible
Dear Sarah Von, How do you stay so optimistic even though the world around us has so many problems? Everyday I see awful things on the news (war, famine, class inequality, etc), and even my work is slowly taking a toll on me. I work in the...
On Memories + Souvenirs + Living In A Space You Love
I'm not really a stuff-haver. At least, I don't really enjoy having stuff for the sake of it. Don't get me wrong, I will very happily have cheese for the sake of it. I'll own three gajillion bangle bracelets and wear most of them, but stuff? I'm...
4 Little Ways To Show People You Love ‘Em
Sometimes, when I think about my friends I get a little verklempt. And by "a little verklempt" I mean "at least twice in the last year I've cried about how great my friends are" (?!) When things are bad, they send me flowers, bring me magazines...
How To Give A Great Compliment
This guest post comes to us via Erin at Gingero.us. She drinks too much coffee, runs for fun and watches nerdy space dramas with her pile of furry animals while dual wielding delicious burritos. I was out with some friends to celebrate a birthday....
How To Pare Down Your Closet Without Losing Your Mind
Want to pare down your closet but not sure where to start? Are you painfully aware that you don't wear 70% of what you own? You are not alone, my friend! Thankfully, Sally McGraw is here to help us clear out our closets Even if you love to purge...
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