{ Watercolor via Dimdi } Robins are said to be the first birds that return in the spring - they're a sign of the start of growth and of new beginnings. These little birds give us a sign that we've made it through the winter and that great things are to come. I've been particularly drawn to robins for a few years now and have found reassurance in the hope that they stand for - I always get excited and inspired when I spot the first robin of the season. There are lots of new beginnings happening…
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As you may have caught in my Spending Freeze post, I'll be running my first half marathon in June! I'll be the first to admit that I haven't really been much of a runner since my track/cross country/field hockey days in my teenage years. Running a half marathon is always something I've said I'd like to do some day, so this year will be the year I do it - I'm registered for the Chicago Women's Half Marathon and kick off my official 12 week training program on April 1. For now, I've been working…
Okay, so I just ran out of hangers... for about the third time since I've moved to Chicago. My walk in closet is nearly full (and I live alone!) and I've reached the point where I'm beginning to buy duplicate shades of beauty products I already own. It's time to do something - to take a break from the constant shopping and save a bit instead of buying and buying and buying. So, I'll be going on a three month long spending freeze. Yes, three months - from March 1 until June 1, there will…