Category Archives: Ethics
Are Any Clothes Still Made in Canada?
When I was a kid, almost all of my clothes were made in Canada. Now it is rare to find anything made here. In trying to avoid fast fashion and sweatshop goods, I’ve been looking for domestic lines, without much
Are Any Clothes Still Made in Canada?
When I was a kid, almost all of my clothes were made in Canada. Now it is rare to find anything made here. In trying to avoid fast fashion and sweatshop goods, I’ve been looking for domestic lines, without much
See the Ability
And now for something completely different. Recently Meredith from the blog Looking Up with Down Syndrome, a kick-ass parenting blog, nominated me for a Liebster Award. Instead of answering the list of Liebster questions, I thought I would post about
See the Ability
And now for something completely different. Recently Meredith from the blog Looking Up with Down Syndrome, a kick-ass parenting blog, nominated me for a Liebster Award. Instead of answering the list of Liebster questions, I thought I would post about
The Locavore’s Dilemma
I’ve always had questions about the local food movement. I’ve been trying to eat local for several years now. I changed my ways in two stages: first, I stopped eating most processed foods, and then I tried switching to more
The Locavore’s Dilemma
I’ve always had questions about the local food movement. I’ve been trying to eat local for several years now. I changed my ways in two stages: first, I stopped eating most processed foods, and then I tried switching to more
Everything I Own – Part 3: Questioning
My home inventory is in full swing. I’ve had a few revelations. Because I know it will be documented “for posterity,” I am reluctant to keep certain things. I can suddenly see how ridiculous it is to list 3 square,
Everything I Own – Part 3: Questioning
My home inventory is in full swing. I’ve had a few revelations. Because I know it will be documented “for posterity,” I am reluctant to keep certain things. I can suddenly see how ridiculous it is to list 3 square,
Life Logs and Life Hacks
I should have known there are people out there who attempt to record or track their entire lives. I have been reading up on the Quantified Self movement and “lifelogging.” You may think I am one of those people. But
Life Logs and Life Hacks
I should have known there are people out there who attempt to record or track their entire lives. I have been reading up on the Quantified Self movement and “lifelogging.” You may think I am one of those people. But
The Cost of Doing or Not Doing
Lately I have been thinking a lot about opportunity costs. Whenever we choose to do something, we are – by default – choosing NOT to do something else. We all start out with “open minds” and “wanting to keep our
The Cost of Doing or Not Doing
Lately I have been thinking a lot about opportunity costs. Whenever we choose to do something, we are – by default – choosing NOT to do something else. We all start out with “open minds” and “wanting to keep our
Be Prepared – Suburban Edition
A few months ago I posted about preparing for storms and power outages. This was instilled in me because (a.) my dad is a safety officer, and (b.) I grew up in a less-developed area where more self-sufficiency was needed.
Be Prepared – Suburban Edition
A few months ago I posted about preparing for storms and power outages. This was instilled in me because (a.) my dad is a safety officer, and (b.) I grew up in a less-developed area where more self-sufficiency was needed.
Food Stamped
Could you eat for a week on the amount of money a person would receive from Income Assistance? I just watched the documentary Food Stamped, which is about that very subject. The filmmaker, who was a nutrition educator, wanted to
Food Stamped
Could you eat for a week on the amount of money a person would receive from Income Assistance? I just watched the documentary Food Stamped, which is about that very subject. The filmmaker, who was a nutrition educator, wanted to
Are You the Household Mastermind?
Since this is a blog mostly about Domestic Life, I would like to address all the Household Managers out there, or Household Masterminds, as I like to refer to us. There are six reasons why I have probably assumed this
Are You the Household Mastermind?
Since this is a blog mostly about Domestic Life, I would like to address all the Household Managers out there, or Household Masterminds, as I like to refer to us. There are six reasons why I have probably assumed this
Winter Wardrobe Realities
Now that it’s been icy-cold for a month, I’ve put my cold weather wardrobe to the test. This is the fourth season in a row I’ve been intentional about evaluating my wardrobe, so by the end of March, I will
Winter Wardrobe Realities
Now that it’s been icy-cold for a month, I’ve put my cold weather wardrobe to the test. This is the fourth season in a row I’ve been intentional about evaluating my wardrobe, so by the end of March, I will
An Exacting Life 