The end of the school year is upon us. I didn't anticipate (or maybe I forgot?) how many things we can buy at the end of the year, which could make our May budget look very different than some of the quieter months out there (like March....what the heck is any of us doing in … Continue reading DAY 24: THE PRESSURE TO BUY
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Day 14: SAYING “NO” TO MY KID CONSUMERS
MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO I’m sorry to say that my kids have adopted my bad behavior. When we walk into a store, they have an awareness that we can buy things. They know they can ask for stuff. They don't ask for things in an obnoxious, whiny way, but they ask for stuff we don't … Continue reading Day 14: SAYING “NO” TO MY KID CONSUMERS
No Buy Challenge Day 3: Rethinking the “Little Treat”
It’s Day 3 of the No Buy Challenge, and surprisingly, I’m not riding the struggle bus. In fact, it’s easier than I expected. I don’t need new stuff right now—and that realization feels grounding. Today brought an unexpected twist. I picked my daughter up from school early—she hurt her lip last night, and it’s still … Continue reading No Buy Challenge Day 3: Rethinking the “Little Treat”
Peace in Different Choices: Sports Edition
I didn’t grow up playing youth sports. I never even heard of travel sport. My friends did not play on travel teams, so it wasn't something I knew about. I joined teams when I reached middle and high school. Photo by Steshka Willems on Pexels.com My husband participated in all kinds of youth sports. It … Continue reading Peace in Different Choices: Sports Edition
4 the Love of Peace 