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Like many of us in the post-COVID world, I was looking for a new hobby to fill my days. I'd been considering taking up sewing, but I wasn't sure if it was something I would even enjoy. I did like the …
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Men in suits, yelling on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. "BUY BUY BUY!" "SELL SELL SELL!" It's loud. It's messy. And you need to be a snappy dresser. Based on the images you see in the me…
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Whenever I’m trying to change a new habit or build a new routine, I like to add it to my Instagram. If I’m trying to eat less sugar, I follow sugar-free chefs. If I’m trying to meditate more, I follow…
When we think about meditation, we might imagine a monk sitting crosslegged in a monastery somewhere. Probably on a mountain. Or you might be confused because you've heard big tech giants like Google …
Like many of us in the post-COVID world, I was looking for a new hobby to fill my days. I'd been considering taking up sewing, but I wasn't sure if it was something I would even enjoy. I did like the …
The term 'zero waste' is one which has been popping up more in my newsfeeds. But what does it even mean? Towards 'Zero waste' When we go to a cafe and use a straw in a milkshake, we often don't thin…
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Like many of us in the post-COVID world, I was looking for a new hobby to fill m…
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What’s your New Year’s Resolution? If you’re like most of us mere mortals, it…
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Small changes you can make a big difference to your savings over time. Just swit…
If you're anything like us, the last time you stepped into a library was to borrow an obscure textbook that you needed for a school project. Or, perhaps if it was raining and you were killing time b…
I'm not quite sure what motivated me to quit eating sugar. I think it was a break-up. It's always breakups or other life events that cause you to really reassess your life. It's a fresh start to lo…
"You're so smart." It a phrase that's usually meant as a compliment - but can actually teach us to view the world in a really limited way: with a fixed mindset. This can have lasting impacts on our…
If you're anything like us, the last time you stepped into a library was to borrow an obscure textbook that you needed for a school project. Or, perhaps if it was raining and you were killing time b…
Everyone has their vices to get through the week. Me? I'm a total nanna and when it gets to be 9pm, I'm out. A taxi home at the end a night in the city is one of my vices. A sneaky taxi home once a mo…
Some weeks are good. Some are tough. Some are OMFG. It's important after a tough week to process that week. Unwind. Reconnect with you. Because if you keep going from a tough week without rest, it …
Our bathroom sink was clogged. After moving house, I’d refused to buy any kind of chemical cleaners, choosing to clean the whole house with only soap, vinegar, bicarb soda (depending on what I was cl…
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Our bathroom sink was clogged. After moving house, I’d refused to buy any kind of chemical cleaners, choosing to clean the whole house with only soap, vinegar, bicarb soda (depending on what I was cl…
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I have, for many, many years, struggled with fashion. Despite being quite a creative person, the way that you combine colours, textures and shapes onto the human body to create a certain look has alwa…
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The trip to the grocery store is always roughly the same cost. Except when I need to go to the ‘cleaning’ aisle. Then it doubles. Washing powder. Floor cleaner. Drain cleaner. All super expensive. And…
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"You're so smart." It a phrase that's usually meant as a compliment - but can actually teach us to view the world in a really limited way: with a fixed mindset. This can have lasting impacts on our…
teamhappymess
Some weeks are good. Some are tough. Some are OMFG. It's important after a tough week to process that week. Unwind. Reconnect with you. Because if you keep going from a tough week without rest, it …
teamhappymess
When we think about meditation, we might imagine a monk sitting crosslegged in a monastery somewhere. Probably on a mountain. Or you might be confused because you've heard big tech giants like Google …
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I had a job a few years ago where I was so stressed, that every Sunday night I started feeling sick. I knew that in just a few hours, I would need to go back to work, into a job that was overwhelming.…
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When I was in grade ten, I did a science experiment for school. I was testing how much longer an expensive brand-name battery lasted, compared to a generic no-name battery. I hooked up a little lig…
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I'm not quite sure what motivated me to quit eating sugar. I think it was a break-up. It's always breakups or other life events that cause you to really reassess your life. It's a fresh start to lo…
teamhappymess
Whenever I’m trying to change a new habit or build a new routine, I like to add it to my Instagram. If I’m trying to eat less sugar, I follow sugar-free chefs. If I’m trying to meditate more, I follow…
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I’m a big fan of the crafternoon. When I heard about beeswax wraps as a way to replace plastic wrap to cover up leftovers in the fridge - I was all in. I could not only spend the afternoon making som…
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Men in suits, yelling on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. "BUY BUY BUY!" "SELL SELL SELL!" It's loud. It's messy. And you need to be a snappy dresser. Based on the images you see in the me…
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Men in suits, yelling on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. "BUY BUY BUY!" "SELL SELL SELL!" It's loud. It's messy. And you need to be a snappy dresser. Based on the images you see in the me…
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If you're like me, your parents worked hard, and long hours. It means that the bills were paid. You had a roof over your head. But no one is super human and not everyone can do everything. So cook…
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Small changes you can make a big difference to your savings over time. Just switching one latte from a coffee shop, to one made at home, can save hundreds a year. It's just by switching one thing that…
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I used to have a gorgeous, antique bookshelf, lined with a collection of books I’d collected over a decade. To me, a bookshelf was the height of a home. It was a source of pride, a source of status. I…
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I have always struggled with gift-giving. Finding the perfect gift for someone has always been a challenge, but as we get older, gifts are less about finding something people need or secretly want, an…
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Who runs the world? Girls. Beyonce was all over it. Women run the world - but not in the way we might think. Nope, were not the majority of CEOs. And we still earn less than men over our lifetimes.…
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Total Bank Balance: Seven Dollars My heart hit the floor and butterflies rose in my stomach. I was terrified. There's nothing quite so stressful as looking at your bank account and realising you…
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When I was in grade ten, I did a science experiment for school. I was testing how much longer an expensive brand-name battery lasted, compared to a generic no-name battery. I hooked up a little lig…
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Everyone has their vices to get through the week. Me? I'm a total nanna and when it gets to be 9pm, I'm out. A taxi home at the end a night in the city is one of my vices. A sneaky taxi home once a mo…
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The trip to the grocery store is always roughly the same cost. Except when I need to go to the ‘cleaning’ aisle. Then it doubles. Washing powder. Floor cleaner. Drain cleaner. All super expensive. And…
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In my early 20s, I was always been careful with money. I didn't buy the latest gadgets or fashion and, growing up in a poor household, was a saver by default. I thought I was good with money. But l…
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If you're anything like us, the last time you stepped into a library was to borrow an obscure textbook that you needed for a school project. Or, perhaps if it was raining and you were killing time b…
"Isn't that just a conspiracy theory?" "Is what a conspiracy theory?" "That eating meat causes climate change?" "Well... according to the UN, eating meat does contribute to climate change." "So th…
Whenever I’m trying to change a new habit or build a new routine, I like to add it to my Instagram. If I’m trying to eat less sugar, I follow sugar-free chefs. If I’m trying to meditate more, I follow…
There are so many things you can do in your everyday life to help the planet. Switching out products you use and changing your routines can all make a big difference. You can cut your wardrobe down to…
The term 'zero waste' is one which has been popping up more in my newsfeeds. But what does it even mean? Towards 'Zero waste' When we go to a cafe and use a straw in a milkshake, we often don't thin…
I used to have a gorgeous, antique bookshelf, lined with a collection of books I’d collected over a decade. To me, a bookshelf was the height of a home. It was a source of pride, a source of status. I…
In the book The Little Friend, by Donna Tartt, there is a character who has an amazing bird costume made for a play. And you know what? He wears it to Halloween that year. And then again the next year…
I have, for many, many years, struggled with fashion. Despite being quite a creative person, the way that you combine colours, textures and shapes onto the human body to create a certain look has alwa…
The trip to the grocery store is always roughly the same cost. Except when I need to go to the ‘cleaning’ aisle. Then it doubles. Washing powder. Floor cleaner. Drain cleaner. All super expensive. And…
When trying to cut down my plastic use, I started with the great advice I'd been given by a friend: start paying attention where I buy or use plastic each day. Then, when I need to replace that item, …
I’m a big fan of the crafternoon. When I heard about beeswax wraps as a way to replace plastic wrap to cover up leftovers in the fridge - I was all in. I could not only spend the afternoon making som…
We’ve all seen those Pinterest-worthy pantries, filled with gorgeous jars, full of dry goods. They look so organised - I love them. They are not only super gorgeous but also do away with plastic, so m…
