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Letters to my younger self, at 30
Things I wish someone had told me at 20 about friends, family and money.
Life notes
Personal essays about family, friends and getting older.
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What my grandmother's kitchen taught me
Measuring with hands, wasting nothing and feeding whoever turned up.
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A year of reading one book a month
Twelve books, three I loved and the habit that made it possible.
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A simple monthly budget for a young family
Four envelopes, one notebook and a monthly check-in that takes twenty minutes.
Life notesEssay
Letters to my younger self, at 30
Things I wish someone had told me at 20 about friends, family and money.
HomeList
Houseplants that survive our summers
Snake plant, money plant and three more that forgive heat, dust and forgotten watering.
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Better sleep, without buying anything
Light, timing and the phone that does not come to bed. Changes that cost nothing.
Money & workEssay
Working from home without losing your evenings
A start time, an end time and a door that closes. What finally worked.
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What my grandmother's kitchen taught me
Measuring with hands, wasting nothing and feeding whoever turned up.
HomeDiary
A Sunday reset in one hour
Laundry, fridge, one surface and a plan for the week. A small routine that changed my Mondays.
A gentle beginner's yoga routine for stiff backs
Ten minutes, six stretches, no special clothes. Made for people who sit all day.
Starting a small side business from home
Baking, tutoring, stitching or design: how to test an idea before you spend money.
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A year of reading one book a month
Twelve books, three I loved and the habit that made it possible.
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