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Review of "A Better Life: Slowing Down to Get Ahead" by Rebecca Smith
I love a good story, and the book contains many stories from Smith’s life and business. "A Better Life" was personal, almost like getting to
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Jun 2, 20202 min read
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March Madness - Reading Marathon
I read three books in March! Okay, okay, I know that hardly counts as a "marathon." But it's definitely more reading than I've done for
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Apr 16, 20204 min read
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October Stitch Fix Review - and why I'm pushing "pause" for now
getting a box of clothes to try every month or two has been so fun! However, I've come to realize a few things. First, I simply don't need s
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Oct 30, 20196 min read
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Liz Alig Fall Capsule Box Try-on and Review
One of my favorite things about trying a box like this is discovering the unexpected. I would never have picked out the Eloise Dress myself.
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Oct 15, 20193 min read
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Feeling Plucky: Reading Liz Forkin Bohannon's "Beginner's Pluck"
Approaching something as a beginner and being open to surprise allows both they "why" and the "how" to develop as you ask questions and
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Sep 20, 20193 min read
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August Stitch Fix Review
This is my sixth box from Stitch Fix! Besides ethical/U.S.-made made pieces, I also requested items I might wear for our (toddler-included)
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Aug 30, 20193 min read
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How to Tea Dye a Denim Jacket
Time to get my DIY skills out and dye over a vintage denim jacket to get closer to the color I wanted. I high school, I did a huge project d
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Aug 16, 20194 min read
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July Stitch Fix Review
This is my fifth box from Stitch Fix! I had so much fun trying on these items, and there were some keepers!
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Jul 26, 20194 min read
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5 Reasons Why I Love Sseko Designs
In a culture and economy where opportunities for women are extremely limited, these young women receive an education and become leaders in
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Jul 11, 20193 min read
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Thoughts on "When Helping Hurts" by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert- A Book Review
What if there is a better way than giving $20 to a needy person, or even spending my time and money to go on a volunteer trip?
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Jun 27, 20193 min read
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June Stitch Fix Review
I had so much fun trying on the items in my fourth box from Stitch Fix! It containted some pieces in that I would not have chosen for myself
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Jun 14, 20194 min read
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May Stitch Fix Review
This is my third box from Stitch Fix, and it definitely pushed my comfort zone! I had left several suggestions about things I might like...
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May 28, 20194 min read
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Glass Ladder & Co. "The Megan" Clutch (as an art kit!) Review
I received The Megan clutch in blush pink from Glass Ladder & Co. in my Spring Causebox (more about Causebox another time, perhaps), but...
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May 10, 20193 min read
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April Stitch Fix Review
This is my second box from Stitch Fix, and it was so much fun to try on! You can read about my very first Fix here. I included my request...
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Apr 30, 20193 min read
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My first Stitch Fix!
Stitch Fix is a style box of 5 items chosen for you by a stylist and delivered to your door! I decided to give it a try after reading...
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Apr 25, 20193 min read
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Welcome to Fair Winds Life
Why "Fair Winds Life"? I decided to start a blog to share my love of ethical and fair trade fashion. I wanted to show a rural,...
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Apr 23, 20191 min read
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