I really like celebrating my kids' wins with treats. Ice cream, icees, donuts, shaved ice, you name it. It’s so fun to go someplace colorful and bright and loud, brimming with patrons. Where did that come from? Probably the days when I was a kid...and we went to Carvel or Friendly's after my dance recitals. … Continue reading Day 34: Changing The Pattern
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Day 26: LUNCH TREAT AT LIFE’S PATINA
Today a lovely, amazing, wonderful human in my life offered to take me out for lunch. She knows I've been working on this no buy challenge, and offered it as a treat. How could I say no? I suggested one of our favorite spots in town: The Life's Patina. I've written about this place before. … Continue reading Day 26: LUNCH TREAT AT LIFE’S PATINA
DAY 22: GOING DEEPER
A friend reached out this week to share that in the midst of this challenge, he made a purchase. He was embarrassed, but I was glad to hear him tell me all about it. "I bought something I definitely didn't need and regretted it afterward," he said. "I think I'm going to return it." After … Continue reading DAY 22: GOING DEEPER
Day 20: FRIDAY FUNDAY
FRIDAY FUNDAY On Fridays Hubs and I try to sneak away for an hour or two to do something as a couple. The kids are in school, the house is quiet, and we try to enjoy 60 minutes of fun— something to remind us of the couple we were before we were parents. Only 60 … Continue reading Day 20: FRIDAY FUNDAY