The more I have, the less I want

The more I have, the less I want

There’s this interesting paradox I’ve slowly come to realize: the more I have, the less I want.  I’ve observed this more and more as I’ve gotten older, and it’s one of many things I wish I’d learned and appreciated when I was younger.  Realizing this is a part of...
Start less, finish more

Start less, finish more

I am really good at starting things.  I am less good at finishing things.  I am a serial starter and a pretty good finisher.  I have so many ideas, feel very capable of doing most things, and I like to DIY a lot of things – these three things are the perfect storm of...
Bringing Pura Vida home

Bringing Pura Vida home

Pura Vida is Costa Rica’s tagline, motto, or catchphrase.  Whatever it is, it definitely delivers.  The phrase means “pure life” or “simple life,” and it is indeed more than just a phrase; it is their way of life.  We just came back from a six-day vacation in Costa...
Credit Card benefits I never knew I had

Credit Card benefits I never knew I had

I’ve spent decades not knowing or using the many benefits my credit cards offer.  And the main issue was I didn’t even know about half the benefits and/or I wasn’t keeping them top of mind to leverage them at the right time.  There are a ton of resources and websites...
I won’t know until I try

I won’t know until I try

I’m turning 40 this year.  I’m not sure if it’s this stage in my life or something that feels symbolic about the idea of 40, but lately I’ve been trying a lot of new things.  I’m realizing I just won’t know what I like and what will make me happy until I give...
Love is in the air

Love is in the air

Happy Valentine’s Day!  In the spirit of minimalism and the things that really matter in life, my husband and I typically don’t exchange Valentine’s Day presents.  I’ve never personally been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, or really any holiday that feels somewhat...

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