life
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What I learned from a year of buying less
I tried a low-buy year to break my online shopping addiction. Grade: C+, but here’s what stuck (hint: a lot of regret-purchase return labels). Continue reading
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Should you get an au pair?
An honest breakdown of au pair costs, what makes it work (or not), and why we keep inviting 20-somethings to live with us. Spoiler: it beats daycare, but the goodbyes are brutal. Continue reading
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A mom’s guide to resetting your patience
Struggling with patience as a mom? Here’s some real advice from a mom who has never been chill a day in her life. Continue reading
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The perfect time for a life pivot
Daydreaming about quitting your job and moving to Vermont? Same. But here’s what I learned about mid-life life pivots (not crises). Continue reading
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The mom uniform formula: how I spend 15 seconds getting dressed
One woman’s story of how she quit caring and started wearing…sweatpants, a lot. My 85/15 mom uniform formula, why I dress like Adam Sandler, and why it works. Continue reading
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Bring back the grit
What do BBQ joints, bowling alleys, minivans, and movie theaters have in common? They’ve all gotten too fancy! My take on things that were better when they were rough around the edges. Continue reading
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Summer, you’re doing it wrong
Summer hater confessions: why July makes me ragey, why August needs a rebrand, and how to survive September without pumpkin candles. My take on fixing the worst season. Continue reading
So Sallie Says 