This post, No Spend Month, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. In the past, I read multiple blog posts encouraging a No Spend Month. Yet it didn’t fully resonate with me until I read the book The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders. If this title sounds familiar, you may remember that I’ve mentioned this book before in my post 8 of my Favorite Books on Minimalism. After reading The Year of L ..read more

This post, Simple Wellness Tips, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. I can’t think of many people who don’t want to have a healthy body and mind. Yet most of the social media influencers and inspirational stories you read can make it feel rather unattainable to achieve that picture-perfect healthy lifestyle. Rather, I’m a proponent of balance, in all areas of life. There are so many little steps we can take to make our healthy goals more achievable. Whether you set a New Year’s resolution or are simply i ..read more

This post, Reflecting on 2020, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. Let’s take a few minutes to reflect on 2020. There has been so much divisiveness, hate, combative social media posts, and heated debates on just about every subject big and small this year. I’m not belittling the need to have those important conversations. However, amidst all the craziness that has happened in the world this year, I want to reflect on some of the positive aspects of 2020. Let’s end this year on a happy note! 1) Forced slowdown of our lives The inability to live our normal fast-paced lives forced ..read more

This post, 8 of my Favorite Books on Minimalism, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. Wow, it’s been way too long since I’ve written a blog post. Between work, life, and my final (!!!) semester of grad school, time has been an especially hot commodity these past few months. As we go into the holiday season and the new year, now is the perfect time to simplify your life and embrace minimalism. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to simplify further, below are 8 of my favorite books on minimalism ..read more

This post, Mini Skillet Chocolate Chip Cake, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. Back by popular demand, I created a new recipe to share for a mini 6.5” cast iron skillet. This Chocolate Chip Cake is a perfect mix between a cake and a cookie. We enjoyed it warm with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream! I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve written a new post on my blog. The past month has flown by! Work is keeping me extra busy, and I’ve been trying to soak up every free minute outdoors before ..read more

This post, 30 Life Lessons from My First 30 Years, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. I recently celebrated my 30th birthday. As I head into a new decade, I took some time to reflect on my life experiences and lessons learned so far. Below is a list of 30 life lessons from my first 30 years (listed in no particular order). 30 Life Lessons from My First 30 Years Take time to get to know and love yourself. Be persistent in pursuing your passions, but also be flexible and accept that your goals and priorities will change over time. Spend money on experiences, not things. Don’t fo ..read more

This post, Sustainable School Supplies, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. As kids are heading back to school have some peace of mind knowing their school supplies are helping the planet while they help them learn. Eco-friendly and sustainable school supplies are harder to find and may cost a bit more, but they pay it forward by having a positive impact on the earth. Whether classes are in person, online, or a hybrid of the two, set your kids up for success in style with these sustainable school supplie ..read more

This post, Vegetarian Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. For dinner tonight I whipped up this easy, delicious, and healthy recipe of vegetarian stuffed sweet potatoes. They’re fairly similar to the Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas we love. However, it requires a lot less prep work…and fewer dirty dishes! It would be super easy to make these *vegan* stuffed sweet potatoes by either using vegan cheese or omitting the cheese altogether. Or if you’re really craving meat, you could ..read more

This post, Blog Traffic and Income Report: Third Month, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. First, catch up on last month’s report if you missed it! The running list of these monthly reports can be found here. The table below shows a summary of my blog traffic and income report from July 2020, my third month of blogging. Month Unique Visitors Page Views Email Subscribers Facebook Followers Pinterest Followers Earnings Expenses Net Income July 2020 934 3378 104 68 275 $0.00 $10.00 ($10.00) Let’s break this down further. A BIG positive impact on my blog and social media tr ..read more

This post, Sustainable Family Travel, and more can be read online at Imperfect Pursuits. Sustainability and travel are two of my greatest passions. I’m excited to share my interview with a sustainable family travel blogger to share her tips and tricks with you. Sharon Holmes is a mom, traveler, and sustainable family travel blogger at Raising Holmes. She’s passionate about exploring the world with her children and educating them and other families on the importance of doing their bit to keep our planet safe for people and animals alike. To start, would you mind sharing a little bit about your ..read more