In the past few years, I have been really opening up to the idea of doing things “online” that are typically done “offline.” For example, I have written about my passion for learning new skills and concepts through podcasts (HERE) and online classes (HERE). This is a huge benefit for me being that we live in a smallish town with very little access to variety and options. Fortunately, this is not as much as the hindrance it used to be due to… Read more »

One of the trends of recent years that I am so happy to see is the popularity of handmade crafts for sale. Obviously, Etsy has played a huge role in this. While I know Etsy is not perfect, I love the idea that they created this online marketplace for handmade goods. Not only did it make it a viable option for people to start selling their products, I think it created more a demand for handmade things. What I am also amazed by is how… Read more »

  Do you listen to podcasts? I have become obsessed. For the past 3-4 months, any time I need to fold laundry, wash dishes, clean the house, exercise or even drive somewhere by myself, I turn one on. The first one that got me hooked is Balanced Bites, which I started listening to shortly after we completed the 21 Day Sugar Detox back in February. The creator of the 21 Day Sugar Detox, Diane Sanfilippo, has a great website and… Read more »