Author: awrensays
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Can I quit?
It just dawned on me that my refusal to quit is the very reason why it is so hard for me to start. Maybe it was that old refrain that “Quitters never win,” or just a deep seated desire to be considered reliable or loyal. I have been unwilling to let go of things because…
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Scarcity is a tool
I have been personally victimized by the scarcity game. I have made purchases I would later regret or mentally wrestle my credit card down all in the name of getting in on the limited-time only sale, or being worried items would sell out. Driven by my own experiences, I have been digging into this tactic.…
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Pause before checkout
I moved items to cart. And then I paused to think. After refreshing the page, I noticed more items were marked as sold out. I started panic, worried that I would be missing out if I didn’t act fast during this limited-time sale. And then I closed the laptop, to return to the cart the…
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Beauty delivered: Urban Stems review
I want to start my day with beauty. I want the first thing that I see to be a reminder of the good in the world. I think that is what fresh flowers brings me. I have toyed with the idea of getting a flower subscription box to ensure a constant supply of bouquets in…
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Some quick takes on a few products
It’s time for some quick fire reviews. Let’s get into some very brief thoughts on these four products. Will they be helpful? Maybe not, but there’s still four products that you can explore and determine if they might work for you. (A note: I have dry skin. Read all these comments through that lens.) Lancome…
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Trying sustainable candle brand, AMEN
When I came across AMEN candles, I saw their vessels on a website and decided to just give it a try. I liked the notes, that is the back story. I ordered their sacral and solar candles. The thing about AMEN candles, however, is that they is a little more too them. Each candle is…
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When did I get so small?
I don’t know when it happened, but I awakened and realized how small I got. I came to find myself minimized. When did it happen? When did I become so assuming? When did I decide that I won’t take up any more than the necessary space, and would take less than that if you asked…
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To dress well
When I was much younger, I would sit at my family’s desktop and play. I would head to Barbie.com where they had a interactive games. For probably hours, I would name the dolls, design their looks, and of course decide what they would wear. When I got older, I graduated to a Land’s End site…
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A fashion blog, and yet highly unfashionable
I went to an event today and felt so out of place. The women at this daytime event were made up, well dressed in heels with their designer bags. I showed up in a wrinkled shirt that I tried to disguise with my coat and the pants that I found and thought, eh they’d fit.…
A Wren Says 