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I was reading a few weeks ago about the concept of “the happiness u-curve.” Research by Dartmouth Professor David Blanchflower suggests that “Starting at age 18, your happiness level begins to decrease, reaching peak unhappiness at 47.2 in developed countries and 48.2 in developing countries.” The theory is that we re-evaluate our expectations as we go through life, and often find mismatches between them and our evolving reality — but the upside is that tend to grow happier later in life (in our 60s and beyond). The thing is — A few years ago, I realized that happiness, for me, is...

Bring on the sparkling watermelon juice and horchata ice cream Warm weather means meals spent outside by the grill. So, as soon as you have your next gathering on the calendar, it’s time to head to Trader Joe’s to grab a handful of products for your summer cookout! The grocer has everything you need, from savory BBQ sauces and crispy chips to creative takes on burgers and desserts. Get ready to enjoy all that Trader Joe’s has to offer for the summer season.   Appetizers, Condiments & Drinks from Trader Joe’s Chips in a Pickle View this post on Instagram...

School is out tomorrow and we’ve essentially been living outside for the last 2 to 3 weeks. That can only mean one thing… summer is here for the Dekker family! Summer is our family’s favorite time of year, and I’ve got lots of summer favorites to share with you below! photo source FAVORITE ROUTINE = Opening the Pool We officially opened the pool almost 3 weeks ago and it’s already in the mid-80s which means Mama is swimming too! One of my (and my kids’) favorite things is to blow off the deck, open up the outbuilding doors, and put...

Not all members of our Facebook Group are clients but many are.  While we are prohibited from identifying our clients, they can identify themselves if they choose to.  Debbie, our June Facebook Group Member of the Month, has been very upfront about our work together, both in the group and through her answers below.  She quickly became one of our favorite clients despite also being the client who had the hardest and easiest wardrobe capsule I have ever built.  What made Debbie’s wardrobe selections easy was how straightforward her needs were—not to mention how delightful she is— but what made...

Two women, who initially look unassuming, can be seen identifying their target, who is oblivious to the looming danger, as he walks past. A third woman then joins them in a frenzied attack on the Brit.