I was not always a fast reader although I have always loved books and the stories they told. I spent the early years of primary school in remedial English classes frustrated with my brain's hesitation to latch on to the new skill. At the time, I was deciphering the words on the page so slowly…
The turn of the year is a popular time to indulge the aspirational self via annual resolutions. This cultural habit is welcomed by a myriad of industry leaders keen to revamp your shortcomings for a small price. I and many of my good friends are very familiar with the cyclical commitments of resolutions. All too…
I always love this time of year. I have a childlike fascination with the frozen crystals that adorn the ground once the frost sets in. With the winter season, the town twinkles with fairy lights, there is a bite in the air that charges my senses faster than caffeine, and the frozen fun can start…
Between the dinner parties, seasonal activities and gift exchange, the holiday season can be a very costly time of year. We can feel compelled to accumulate more and more in response to the persistent advertisements that can reach us via notification at any time of the day. I am making a concerted effort this season…
It's that time again! Once we have cleared the Thanksgiving table my festive side shifts into high gear to welcome the holiday season. We all have our favorite time of the year and for me, that is the winter holiday season mainly Christmas and New Year's Eve. It is the season of giving and is…
Our culture tells us through pervasive advertising and the comparison trap of social media that we are not enough and that we can remedy our failures through conspicuous consumption. We purchase status symbols to "elevate" our persona in an attempt to bolster our self-esteem. In light of this, it is understandable that many of us…
So, you have started checking off the boxes of adulthood and have come to what is probably the largest financial decision you will make. Is homeownership right for me? As you were growing up you were no doubt told by countless family members, TV shows, and movies that buying a home is a good investment…
You know the declutter queen, Marie Kondo, or have at least heard of her in passing when a friend mentioned her in conversation or your local news station aired a feature segment on her organization method. However, when I see these piles and piles of things earmarked for "declutter" I can't help wondering where is…
Lately, I have been feeling like the speed of innovation and design of consumer products has not just surpassed my ability to keep up mentally and financially but it has outstretched my attention span. I am becoming numb to the latest trends. Before I have even had the chance to pick up a new top…
When I was younger, my mom had a school of thought insisting that whenever I wanted to buy something new I would first have to purge something that I no longer needed. I used to think that she was over sensitive. Now, as I am apartment hunting I am feeling extremely overwhelmed with the amount…
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