by Daisy Rosales | May 27, 2015 | self-improvement, Uncategorized
FOMO: the fear of missing out. The popularity of this acronym has always puzzled me. I suppose that, as a generation, we are more susceptible to FOMO than any other. Three seconds on our smartphones and we can ogle someone else’s photographs in great detail. We...
by Daisy Rosales | May 21, 2015 | Food & Drink, Uncategorized
Is chia seed jam all the rage or what! It’s a brilliant idea– to use the natural gooey texture that results from combining chia seeds and moisture– as a way to give a fruit spread all of its gooey potential. Since strawberries are in season, I...
by Daisy Rosales | May 15, 2015 | People, Uncategorized
It’s not fun to talk about violence. We would much rather give clean water, sponsor a child, donate books and invest in microloans. We would rather not talk about slavery. But according to International Justice Mission founder Gary Haugen, we have to talk about...
by Daisy Rosales | May 12, 2015 | Food & Drink, Uncategorized
Like most people, I often find myself trying– and struggling– to “eat more vegetables.” Ever since we started subscribing to our community-supported agriculture, we’ve been up to our ears with fresh, organic produce. But have we been...
by Daisy Rosales | May 8, 2015 | People, spirituality, Uncategorized
After I graduated high school, I did not go straight to college. Instead, I packed my bags in San Francisco and boarded a flight to New Hampshire. A year later, this is what I had learned. The Back Story… I had planned to take a gap year between high school and...
by Daisy Rosales | May 5, 2015 | minimalism, money, Uncategorized
Is it possible to spend money and become rich? Yes, if you’re willing to recognize “richness” beyond the dollars in your pocket. Most of the time, I try not to spend money unless I absolutely have to. Last week, I wrote a post about how Minimalism...