I had dial-up internet for the longest time, so I didn't really get into the whole YouTube thing until it was already becoming a career-building powerhouse. But, boy, did I eat that shit up when I could finally stream it! (Seriously, the dial-up struggles were real, y'all.) Since then, I've found people who I relate to, people I admire, and people who educate...

It's easy to take things for granted and forget how incredibly precious the good moments in life are. I feel like I've been doing a little bit of that lately, despite my nightly gratitude journal, but this past week I realized how fortunate I truly am.  I used to have chronic migraine, which meant that I spent nearly half of each month trying...

Since I started my minimalist journey, I've been more mindful about not only what I purchase but where I purchase things from. That is why I made the decision to buy mainly from small crafters and artists when possible, especially when it comes to luxury items like jewelry. Not only does it feel great to support someone in their creative endeavors, but you also get...

There may be two months left in 2017, but I am already looking ahead to next year. Each year I choose one word that represents something I feel I need more of in my life. In 2017, that word was courage and I took steps to find my courage: speaking up when I had something to say, going to social events that I normally...

Since I started looking at things from a minimalist mindset, my creativity has really flourished. Because I'm trying to use less (and spend less), I've started to make more mindful purchases, including buying handmade jewelry from small business and solopreneurs. I've also had to find ways to reuse and repurpose things I already have. Those two things came together this past weekend after...