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The #TradWife movement pisses me off but maybe I understand

Maybe I understand part of the allure it has. Still, I would never be a trad wife and I’m really glad to not be in my twenties right now. Please know, you don’t need to be a #TradeWife to live a simple life.

10 August 2025 in Life lessons, Simple Living.
Oura ring

Oura ring review from a very stressed person

Most people would benefit from tracking their health with a wellness tool like an Oura ring

5 August 2024 in Biohacking, Life lessons.
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Having a scarcity mindset isn’t always a bad thing

A scarcity mindset can be the foundation used, to not sabotage yourself but in fact, take you to the next level and develop super powers.

23 September 2023 in Life lessons, Money talk.
December is finally over!

Should you grief when your abuser dies?

Grieving someone is a privilege. You are the one alive and they are dead. You will obviously grief the loss of a person dear to your heart, but what happens when your relationship with the now deceased was ‘complicated’?

22 September 2023 in Life lessons.
Art

On being a strong and independent woman

What does it even means?

11 August 2023 in Life lessons.
Baby elephant suckling - Mont Kenya

Shamelessly childfree! No, I have no regrets!

Includes tips to remain sane and childfree!

18 May 2023 in Life lessons.
White rose

What if you just can’t forgive?

Hate and love can coexist in our hearts it seems

14 February 2023 in Life lessons.
frost

Let go or be dragged

A while back I came across this old Buddhist quote. It just reappeared in my vault and suddenly had so much meaning.

18 December 2022 in Life lessons.
Sustainably Sewing Journey - Singer 15K sewing machine

Some say YouTube is dead, I sure hope it isn’t!

YouTube is an amazing learning tool and is probably the best new way to transmit ancestral knowledge

22 November 2022 in Life lessons, Simple Living.

Getting old is scary and then it gets worse

If you are not behaving like a nice old lady, the game is rigged and you’ll lose.

5 November 2022 in Life lessons.

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