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Show up as you are, leave better than you came
Opting you out of perfection & into presence 🤍
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If it’s here, it’s worth it ⬇️

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Feb 21

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I should have added outfit repeater bc I’m wearing a pink dress from 2022 in most of my fav videos 😆

2026 is the year I embrace my Capricorn energy and become the best version of myself and create my dream life. No shopping hauls, only realistic daily life, learning new habits, low consumption inspiration, finding joy in the everyday, and lots of family adventures.

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Feb 16

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Week 6/52. Quick trip to see family. Downtown Annapolis. Balloons for the birthday girl. Doughnuts from @sandyponydonuts 😋. Seafood tower, steaks, martinis. The 2,000 piece puzzle is still not complete.

And one 50 degree day to tease us that spring is on the way #designingalifefantastic #lifeinpictures

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Feb 15

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I decided to opt out of the buy-more-upgrade-repeat cycle and start designing a life that feels lighter and more joyful. Less clutter. More travel. Smarter money moves. Sustainable habits that actually stick.

I share what’s working, what I’m unlearning and how I’m teaching my kids to value experiences over stuff.

If this is something you struggle with, lmk in the comments and I can help you reframe your thoughts around consumerism.

If that sounds like you, follow along. We’re building wealth and peace at the same time over here ✨ ...

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When I was single, Valentine’s Day, was such a BIG DEAL. If I didn’t have plans (aka a date) for Valentine’s Day, I felt bad about myself for most of February. Fast forward to now with my family and we don’t even celebrate this holiday. No candy, gifts or fancy, overpriced restaurant dinner.

Looking back, I wonder if all of the childhood pressure of valentines and who received more “show of love” was the problem. We are training our kids from a young age to expect presents for every holiday, to equate love with gifts. How will they feel when the gifts stop??

I am so glad that our school does not celebrate Valentine’s Day. Students are not allowed to bring in cards, candy or toys. It levels the playing field and doesn’t force families to celebrate holidays they don’t celebrate.

Is this sounds like you, let’s be friends. Let’s normalize not making every holiday an opportunity for over consumption. Let’s save our time, money and resources for things that really matter 💕 ...

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