Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jennifer Gresham at Everyday Bright.
I sat in my hospital room, anxiously twirling the strings that were not securing the gown behind me, waiting for the nurses to wheel me into surgery. My husband squeezed m…
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3 Clear Reasons to Change Careers
The Tragedy of Missing Out
Post written by Leo Babauta.
A father and his son went fishing on a small boat, hungry.
The father helped his son reel in his first fish, and it was a beauty. “Great catch, son,” the father said.
“Yes, but I’m worried I’m missing out on bette…
naked tomato sauce
Every year at just about this time I renew my obsession with tomato sauce. It’s late August, after all, and just about anyone who has ever gardened or knows people who garden is drowning in tomatoes and I am here, with my virtual bucket, eager to he…
Homemade Gift Idea: Perpetual Calendar
Perpetual calendars are a great alternative to regular calendars because you can reuse them again and again. Make one for someone on your gift list (you can use our free printable to do it), and they’ll never have to buy another calendar:
How to Mak…
How Much Is a Clean Home Worth?
This post is from staff writer Sierra Black. Sierra writes about frugality, sustainable living, and raising children at Childwild.com.
Last month I wrote a post on do-it-yourself beauty and personal care products. That touched a nerve with a lot of peo…
Improve Every Moment
Post written by Leo Babauta.
I’m a big proponent of slowing down, simplifying, doing less, and being less busy … but what if you can’t?
What if your life can’t be made less busy — are you doomed to a life of anxiety and unhappiness?
No. I’m…
Ready to Start a Food Diary? Use the KISS Principle
So, you’re ready to start keeping a food diary. My advice? Feel free to use the KISS — Keep It Simple, Sweetie! — principle.
I did not. For my first food diary, I entered in all of my meals and snacks into an Excel template; then I entered my go…
Post-Workout Foot Pampering
After a long walk or run, treat your feet right. They have taken a real pounding and if you give them the right refresh, they will be ready for your next workout. The key is to refresh them right. If you have a blister, that’s a sign that you need some…
Ailing Runner Crosses Finish Line Seven Months Later
Alaina Dixon crosses the Houston Marathon finish line seven months later. Photo: Chron.com
She was 25 yards from the finish when she collapsed.
Completing a marathon is hard enough just by itself, but how about doing one along with two open-heart sur…
4 Frugal Ways to Get Your Kids to Love School
The following guest post is from Kyle James from Rather-Be-Shopping.com. Learn more about Kyle immediately following his post.
With 3 young kids heading back to school next week, I have classrooms and playgrounds on my mind. A good chunk of kids, inclu…