In 2019 I embarked on a low-buy year to try to use up all the beauty and body care products that I had stashed away in our apartment. My plan was not to buy anything unless I used up everything in that category and needed a replacement. Looking back it was a pretty ambitious project … Continue reading A Low-Buy Year in Review
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Lens on March 2019
Happy Spring everyone! We're slowly clawing our way out of the winter cold with plenty of sunshine! Flowers are starting to bloom and I'm excited to give my winter coat a break for a few months. New York City is blooming! I had plenty of after-work commitments which meant plenty of socializing with friends! My … Continue reading Lens on March 2019
Low Buy 2019 Update: One Quarter Through!
We're three months into the year, which means I am a quarter of the way through my Low-Buy year. I set out on a mindful year in an attempt to shrink my beauty/body care stash by using up what I have, and to only buy replacements when I've run out of a category completely. You … Continue reading Low Buy 2019 Update: One Quarter Through!
Bath and Beauty Stash: January 2019
After Christmas and early January is the time to 'stock up' they say, when there are plenty of sales, but you are flush with holiday gifts. This is the "predicament" I found myself in this month, after I had done a bit of shopping at Bath and Body Works during their semiannual sale, and also … Continue reading Bath and Beauty Stash: January 2019
2019: A Low Buy Year!
As the new year has kicked off, I've been thinking of what I can do to positively impact my 2019. While I hope to continue on some self-improvement projects and planning some exiting trips during the year, I wanted to also do a 'slower' project that I can tangibly see the results. Last year, I … Continue reading 2019: A Low Buy Year!
Museum Weekend: the Met and Noguchi
When I am out and about, I often take photos with every intention of writing a blog post about it or posting on my Instagram. Sometimes life slips past and I have still yet to post the photos. So, these are a little late in the game, I know, but wanted to share a few … Continue reading Museum Weekend: the Met and Noguchi
Holiday Gift List for the New Yorker Who Has it All
As Christmas and Hanukkah are quickly approaching, less than week is left until gifts are presented to family and loved ones. The holidays often can be fraught with many decisions to make. Those who live in the five boroughs may seem to have it all; therefore, gift giving can be quite the challenge. I'm here … Continue reading Holiday Gift List for the New Yorker Who Has it All