Did you know that every March 16th we get the chance to observe an awesome unusual holiday called National Panda Day? Now, it's no secret that I've developed an interest in pandas, or at least Pandamonium... I have so much fun wearing that mask, it's one of my...
When I first quit my 9-5 job and officially transitioned to running Uncustomary full-time, I struggled with what to say when I met new people who asked me what I did for a living. After all, in American (and many other) culture, it’s one of the first questions we ask...
Despite the dangers of addiction being common knowledge, alcohol abuse remains one of the most insidious dangers to society in modern times. Though it is reported that over 15 million citizens in the United States are battling alcoholism, the substance not only...
As I'm writing this, Facebook and Instagram are down. Thanks Mercury Retrograde! But guess what? It's a perfect time to disconnect! Did you see my blog post about 10 ways to disconnect/unplug/detox from screens and technology? Maybe this is our chance to do...
As a modern woman, there are more opportunities than ever for us to spread our wings and soar. Making a success of ourselves is something that is never an absolute, but, with hard work and dedication it is certainly achievable. There are a lot of things that you need...
Landline Telephone Day was just the other day, and it reminded me of how differently we used to associate and use the phone! We definitely had to be more patient, we had to share with multiple people, we didn’t have it at our sides all the time, and it wasn’t a...
With the close of 2019 New York Fashion Week (NYFW) last week, the world can’t seem to stop talking about the striking outfits that dominated the runway. Designers pushed their buttons this year and we are going to see the evidence of their hard work in months to...
Happy International Women's Day! March is Women's History Month, and March 8th is International Women's Day, so we get an extra oomph as an unusual holiday! I'm not someone who thinks "the future is female", because I think the future is full of whoever is progressive...
If you expect to have a happy retirement, you need to prepare in the early stage of your working career. It is important to first understand what that means to you. Do some planning, set goals, and prepare so that you achieve just what you desire: Early retirement....
Self love is something I talk a lot about on my blog, with my friends, and even with strangers. I think everything starts with self love, and it's an incredibly important foundation for a life full of happiness, fun, and success. What is it, though? What is self...