Archives for May 2013

The Path to Fewer (and Better) Toys

This is a guest post from Joy at Joyfully Green.  Joy blogs about ways for people to make meaningful differences and eco-conscious decisions in their daily lives.  Her blog is extremely educational, so check it out!

 Before I sound like Mrs. …

“So, What Do You Do?”

How many times have you met someone for the first time and they ask you “what you do” for work?

Our work, to a great extent, defines us.  The answer to the question “What do you do?” has the potential to open up a huge can of worms.  All of a …

Simple Goal Setting (and an Interview)

After you finish reading this post, please head on over to 1500 Days to Freedom, where Mr. 1500 interviewed me in a piece titled 10 Questions and a Pizza Place.  If you have not checked out his blog, you must!  Leave a comment or share on your …

Are You Addicted to Your Phone?

My family and I went to a neighbor’s house the other night for dinner, and I did the strangest thing:

I left my cellphone at home.  On purpose.

And, as much as I am ashamed to admit it, I went through a bit of withdrawal.

Over the course of …

How to Bring Others on Board with Change

I wrote a guest post for CJ and Tammy over at The Great Jollyhoombah about bringing others on board with change.  I came across their site a few months ago, and ever since I have enjoyed their witty and insightful writing.  Their passion for each …