QUESTION:How do you help kids learn to be more minimalist and have less clothes? SHORT ANSWER:A couple years ago, after evaluating their lifestyle and pastimes, we came up with a list of how many shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, socks, shoes, etc they needed per week. Each kid got their individualized list and picked out their… Continue reading Question: Kids and clothing
Category: Education
Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream
I thought all my life that I loved ice cream more than anyone… and then I met Chris. He’s been begging me to go to this new ice cream place he discovered. Where can you get deliciously educated on American history?Enter Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream shop! The flavors are named after figures in history,… Continue reading Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream
Shock Doctrine
There is a tactic called shock doctrine. An unexpected event happens. The opportunist inflates the surprise and stimulates high levels of shock in a person to increase the emotional response in their brain. He manipulates the target to believe that the only “hope” is the thing he sells or proposes. In public policy, shock doctrine… Continue reading Shock Doctrine
Who are you getting money advice from?
If I approached a fly for consulting about how to survive winter, it would say, “What is winter?” If I approached a robin, it would say, “You don’t have to change much. It’s just going to get cold. We had some snow days last year but hardly nothing this year. “If I approached a coyote,… Continue reading Who are you getting money advice from?
What to invest in, according to a 10yo
10yo: Mom, can I log on and check my budget?Me: Sure.10yo, looking at a list of work she has done: Mom, can we have a pay day? You owe me $34.Me, silently cringing: Sure. Did you account for tithing and savings?10yo, pointing at her spreadsheet: Yes, it’s right here. Me, thinking to myself, “Dang it,… Continue reading What to invest in, according to a 10yo
Is happiness elusive?
Happiness is a habit. Man, how controversial such a phrase can be at times. Happiness truly takes practice! Does it take more effort for some people than others? Yes, absolutely! Especially if there is a long pattern of approaching life otherwise or if trauma is involved. About 15 years ago, I was hanging out with… Continue reading Is happiness elusive?