Designing A Life Fantastic

10 Candy Alternatives for an Easter Egg Hunt

March 26, 2024March 20, 2026

Ask my kids and they will say their favorite thing about Easter is the egg hunt. They like the hunt better than even the candy. Surprisingly, every holiday where they…

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The Kunsthofpassage, a Hidden Art Gem in Dresden

March 20, 2024April 17, 2024

The Kunsthofpassage is a hidden art gem in the Neustadt district in Dresden, Germany. This series of courtyards tuned art experience is worth a visit.

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5 Ways to Make Easter More Sustainable

March 16, 2024March 26, 2024

From Easter baskets to egg hunts,here are five ways to make your Easter activities more sustainable.

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Easter Basket Ideas That Don't Include Candy

March 15, 2024March 22, 2024

Fill your Easter basket with things your child will actually play with.

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My Joy List for 2024

March 1, 2024May 1, 2024

What's next on my Joy List? Here's my 2024 list.

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Hi, I’m Robin 👋 I believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff. And probably eating out more than my bank account would like 😆 Follow along as I document the messy, imperfect journey of buying less, living more, traveling more, and designing a life that feels fantastic.

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Goody bags are so ingrained into our birthday planning norms, most parents buy cheap plastic fillers without thinking about it. You don’t need to give out goody bags. Most parties we go to these days don’t have them and the kids don’t miss them.

What are some of the best party favors you’ve received, the ones you remember—and hopefully still use—a year later? Let’s turn the comments into a resource for parents.

Comment PARTY for party favors that won’t end up@in the trash.

Hi, I’m Robin 👋 I believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff. And probably eating out more than my bank account would like 😆 Follow along as I document the messy, imperfect journey of designing a life that feels fantastic.

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I still agree with my unpopular opinion. Save your money. Kids don’t care about bags of tiny toys. Ask them where something they received from a goody bag is. I bet they can’t tell you.

Goody bags are so ingrained into our birthday planning norms, most parents buy cheap plastic fillers without thinking about it. You don’t need to give out goody bags. Most parties we go to these days don’t have them and the kids don’t miss them.

What are some of the best party favors you’ve received, the ones you remember—and hopefully still use—a year later? Let’s turn the comments into a resource for parents.

Hi, I’m Robin 👋 I believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff. And probably eating out more than my bank account would like 😆 Follow along as I document the messy, imperfect journey of designing a life that feels fantastic.

#jjyapchallenge #designingalifefantastic #saynotoplastic #decluttertips #birthdaypartyideasforkids ...

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As a former Prime Day fan, I encourage you to shop with intention today, not just because it’s on “sale.”

Before you “add to cart,” ask yourself these questions to see if the item is a need vs want, and if it’s really a deal. If the answer is no, then maybe don’t add to cart and think of all the money you saved.

Amazon’s pricing changes daily. I’ve noticed items being marked up right before a sale. If you want to know the price history of an item, if it really is on sale, check CamelCamelCamel.com or the Keepa app.

Don’t be swayed by the hype around Prime Day. Everything will still be there when you need it.

Hi, I’m Robin 👋 I believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff. And probably eating out more than my bank account would like 😆 Follow along as I document the messy, imperfect journey of buying less, living more and designing a life that feels fantastic.

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