This Thanksgiving is a special one, because my daughter turns six years old. Almost six years ago, she was born the day before Thanksgiving, so this is a year her birthday falls on the actual holiday. Looking back, I would have never imagined this trajectory for my life. The time she's been with us …
5 Things I’m Continuing from Off Grid Life
Have you ever taken a trip or done a reset that left you rejuvenated, only to find yourself back into the same familiar, energy-draining patterns once you returned to everyday life?I've been there. Likely, we've all been there.Our first season living on our new alpine off-grid property was kind of …
“Let’s do stuff that’s not on the list”
It’s been a few months since we really made the move, but I haven’t actually described the craziness that’s been my life lately. It’s good craziness, but crazy nonetheless.This past summer, we made a big change from living part time in Las Vegas and part time in another large city (Salt Lake) to …
How To Do What You Say
Lots of people say what they’re going to do, but not everyone does what they say. “I’m going to …” lose 30 poundsleave a toxic joblearn a brand new skillBut many times, the follow through just doesn’t happen. There are lots of reasons for this rooted in human nature. None of us like to fail, …
Book Review: Solve for Happy
"I think you might like this book," he said."Have you read it yet?" I said."No, but I requested it from the library and think you would like it more."Great. Another thing he wants me to read, was my initial thought.You see, my husband sends me articles, electronic books, and podcasts frequently. …
What I Learned From A Multi-Day Toenail Drama
It started back in May. She dropped her stainless steel sippy, and the bottom rim of it landed right in the middle of her big toenail. For hours, she was beside herself. All we could do was kiss and hug her and say, "Yep... it sucks to drop something on your toe."It was the first, but it won't be …
