Author Archives: msw blog

Pair chores with pleasures.

Posted on May 14, 2025 by msw blog

Pair chores with pleasures. Need to see a certain difficult relative more often? Commit to going to that pricey restaurant only with that person. “I’ve done research showing that if you combine something you find tempting with something that feels like … Continue reading →

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Acts of Kindness

Posted on May 13, 2025 by msw blog

RAVE to the gentleman who waited on me the other morning at the West Seattle post office. I used my own box and he said I could fit my box in the USPS box and save $10! Then he waited patiently … Continue reading →

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Back in the Day

Posted on May 13, 2025 by msw blog

I am thankful that my children have grown up in an environment where they could run over to the garden, interact with John, pick vegetables straight from the ground, and embrace the enchantment of simpler times.  – Maryy Celeste Beal … Continue reading →

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Transform a Glass Cabinet

Posted on May 12, 2025 by msw blog

Even if you don’t have a designated pantry closet or room, you can still keep all of your non-perishable goods neat and tidy. Just stick everything in baskets and jars, and place them in a glass cabinet. An added bonus: … Continue reading →

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self love

Posted on May 12, 2025 by msw blog

taking care of yourself isn’t selfish — it’s sacred. rest without apology. give yourself full permission to slow down, to honor your body’s wisdom. find daily moments of joy. read a few pages of a good book, write a journal entry, … Continue reading →

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