Tough Stuff: saying no to one calling so I can say yes to another
A few weeks ago I wrote about being unexpectedly contacted with a teaching opportunity in a community and school where I feel strongly called to serve. Spoiler alert: I got the job…
Author: aloneinthebigcity
The Blessing of An Empty Fridge
Last Friday, my refrigerator and I were locked in a staring match as I tried to figure out what to make for dinner before the bedtime rush and my husband’s arrival home from work. Looking out at me were a few stalks of broccoli, celery, a couple carrots, strawberries, a block of tofu, yogurt, a… Continue reading The Blessing of An Empty Fridge
When the “best-laid plans” change: on the path to discernment (again)
The other day, I posted on a moms’ group that I belong to on Facebook about my small accomplishment for the week- sending out cover letters and my resume to a few art education organizations that I would like to work for part-time, and registering for a class towards my teaching credential. “I don’t know… Continue reading When the “best-laid plans” change: on the path to discernment (again)
How I Keep Costs Down With A Baby (plus one big thing we splurged on)
It’s a question every married couple gets, whether they’ve been inducted into the parenthood club yet or not: how many do you want?
Keeping My Focus
As a teacher, on the days when I was frustrated with something outside of my control, I had to stop, and regain focus by asking myself why I was there.
50-Item Decluttering Challenge Update: Stuff In, Stuff Out
A few weeks ago I wrote about going on a bit of a clutter diet before our baby is born. My reasoning for this is two-pronged: first, there is inevitable baby paraphenalia coming into our apartment, space is extremely limited, and we need to make room for it. Second, I just want less stuff in general- less… Continue reading 50-Item Decluttering Challenge Update: Stuff In, Stuff Out
Budgeting for Baby Items: What we spent so far
There are multiple schools of thought on how much kids and their stuff cost, and while I’m not sure if there’s any one right answer, I do know that one way to save is by simply choosing to make do with less, especially when it comes to baby things. They are used for such a… Continue reading Budgeting for Baby Items: What we spent so far
Decluttering Before Baby: 50-item challenge
I am by no means a card-carrying minimalist- the crowd of chairs, throw cushions, and planters in our living room would disqualify me as soon as the minimalism police stepped into my apartment- but the core idea of living with less seriously resonates with me and my husband. (“Less than what/who” is probably a good… Continue reading Decluttering Before Baby: 50-item challenge
First blog post
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
Examining the Everyday 