I've done a few month-long challenges now: A month without sugar, my month of living zero-waste, and of course my totally failed month of waking up early (expect an update on that one as I re-attempt to become a morning person). This April—kind of in honor of Passover—I decided to give going a Kosher a try. How hard could it be?
As a kid, I always had a vision that Kosher food involved some rabbi standing in front of an assembly line of package food, blessing it as it passes. This isn't exactly how it works (unless is secretly is, in which I need someone in the know to contact me immediately!)
Read MoreI did No Shopping November this past month and it turned out to be one of the most difficult challenges I set for myself (going 100 days without drinking was actually easier).
Read MoreAbout a week ago someone introduced me to the phrase "cuffing season." (Honestly, I've known of the concept for quite a while, but felt silly like I'd been living under a rock for not knowing the phrase itself, which has been popular enough for years to have plenty of memes and urban dictionary entries.)
Read MoreMini candy bars? Costumes? Haunted houses and spooky stories? Yes please! My concept of a great Halloween has grown and changed as I've gotten older, but the holiday will always be near and dear to my heart.
Read MoreHoliday are a wonderful, joyful time of year that often makes one feel stretched a little too thin. This year, I'm devising a plan to avoid any of the headaches and have an a relaxing, stress-free holiday season.
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