I’ve been trying to write my blog in the daytime now, when the monkeys are mellow (which really is a rare and tenuous time)! I mean, they put in a full day: we played all morning, painted, danced, and in the afternoon, we went to the gym where I took in a yoga class and 35 minutes of cardio HOLLAAAAH! AND, can I get a WOO WOO! (butthenIateatruckloadoforganiccookies…. willstartdiettomorrow).

A-ny-way. So, here we are. It’s a bit different writing during the day. I really am a night owl. And, today is Thursday Thirteen day, and I’m hoping that as I write an idea will come to me………… Nope. Nothing yet. Oh! Oh! Got one! Here we go….

THIRTEEN THINGS I SPEND MY MONEY ON!

Yes, while on the elliptical machine this aft, I listened to my fave podcast (it’s on the sidebar of Cheaty Recommends…. LOVE it…. inspiring). In the podcast, brillers host Kimberly Wilson talks about how a very wise woman once said that what you spend money on says a lot about WHO YOU ARE. If you want to learn more about yourself, figure out what you’re spending the most money on….

So…. Let’s see….

1. ORGANIC FOODS….

I’m an Earth girl. I try to support the environment as best I can. Every purchase I make is a “vote,” as Jane Goodall said in Harvest for Hope (see here for full quote), so I try to buy things that have natural, earth-friendly ingredients, that don’t harm animals, etc.. It’s expensive, so I sacrifice other things, like shoes (man, do I ever need shoes). It’s a bit of a problem — must. make. more. mooleh!

2. CHILDREN’S TOYS, ART SUPPLIES, CLOTHING….

I’m a sucker for cute children’s clothes, and I LOVE seeing their faces light up when I bring home little presents for them. Yup, I’m a giver…. I can’t remember the last time I bought MYSELF a cute tee!

3. YOGA/NEW AGE BOOKS….

Damn you, Amazon.ca. I spend all my yoga-teaching money on more more more yoga books…. WITH THE CLICK OF A BUTTON! I HAVE NO CONTROL!

4. SKINCARE PRODUCTS….


The interior of Pure + Simple — the only people I let TOUCH my face!

If you saw this video, you know how much I love my skincare products…, and you know I buy A LOT OF THEM, and I ONLY buy THESE products. Seriously. Ever since I discovered Pure + Simple, like, 5 years ago? They’re all I buy — makeup, skincare products, and they do a mean eyebrow wax. No Mac for moi! Although, I do use Loreal Mascara….

5. COOKBOOKS….

Lori, the nutritionist over at Cheaty Kitchen, recommended this book. So, of course, with a click of a frickin button, I bought it, and the one for KIDS, too! And, now that I’m mostly vegan (I’ll be fully vegan, I predict, when I finish nursing in September), I’ll need MORE COOKBOOKS! MORE!

6. STARBUCKS GRANDE SOY NO-WATER TAZO CHAI ($5.19/day on a DRINK?? This has GOT TO GO)….

This says, without a doubt, that I have a sweet tooth. Am a SUGAR. ADDICT.

7. BRAS…. This is a recent thing — which tells me I’m moving toward taking better care of myself…. Hmmm…. Very interesting!

8. GOSSIP MAGAZINES….

This goes without saying….

9. YOGA MAGAZINES….

Also goes without saying…. So many great articles on yoga and spirituality. I also like cutting out the funky images and making collages with/for the monkey….

10. MUM MUMS….

Oh. My. GAHHH. Nothing keeps Rascal MUM like Baby Mum-Mums. Whenever he starts crying inconsolably (like when I’m putting him in his carseat…..), I pull one out, and immediately he stops, and reaches his plump little hand out for it…! My life DEPENDS on them right now. Of course, Monkey loves them, too….

11. CHILDREN’S AND ANIMAL CHARITIES

I’m an animal LOVER — what can I say. I’m a PROUD member of WSPA. And, my company Kids Deserve Art, donates to children’s charities whenever possible.

12. MOVIES (we rent a lot of movies)….

We just rented Spiderwick Chronicles and LOVED it! Josh and I both love a good fantasy flick….

13. STUFF I DON’T NEED….

I just bought this today. Can you say, IMPULSE BUY??? It’s a lavender eye mask. Supposed to be very soothing. Wearing it to bed tonight. I’ll let you know how it goes tomorrow….

SO, from this list of things I spend my money on, I suppose you can tell I’m a MOM, a very spiritual person, I love animals, the environment, CRACK STARBUCKS ADDICT, a good fantasy, reading, giving. I could probably spend a little less money on books and a little more money on clothes and shoes for moi, like NORMAL WOMEN…. But, I really am FAR FROM “NORMAL” — and I’m totally coo widdat.

What do the things YOU spend money on say about YOU, Gorgeouses?