the norm

I find it interesting social norms don't already require 6+ feet in public. It's a good rule that I hope sticks.

People who meal plan buy ahead. It saves time and money and convenience by buying ONLINE!

I thought people would treat this as a time to enjoy spring cleaning. I guess only if they "have" to.

Local

I would buy online, then buy online through the direct seller when possible. Next is taking it one step further. Only buying local. A big but necessary step if we care about our future. Our planet deserves that. Local products, directly from the source. Luckily, I've narrowed down what I need to make everything my kids eat. Luckily, I didn't need to buy bigger sizes in clothes this year, I usually buy a few needed pieces the year prior. When I do, I make sure I check materials used and I keep track of their sizes because I create a capsule wardrobe for each kid.

Times

Times are changing.....

Changes for the future could be smaller stores and outdoor venues, more online shopping as the norm.

Homeschool as the norm (safety and accountability)

Better city/state/country/international planning also to include promoting more local products

More mindful purchasing (good for your wallet and the environment and your health)

Perspective

Hobbies

I figure the only way I'm going to be able to dedicate time to my hobbies is to incorporate them by making gifts for my kids. This way I can do what I enjoy and they get lovely handmade gifts from me. While allowing for "me" time, by myself time! Win, win!

Smells of the holidays

It's on! Completed the wish list early! Bought most of the gifts, the season is off to a good start! The smells of the holidays are so perfect! Fall clean is also happening already! Yay! Stay warm is the name of the game. Hot cocoa, music, baking, and holiday movies with the kids are always my favorite!

Minimalism

My mind wanders and ponders over architecture and nature. Oddly enough I am not into interior design because I just think of the architecture of a building most amazing and the actual design. Plus I like more of the minimalism approach minus a modern cubism look.

The only thing I can think of that is interior design of stuff is baskets! I saw a lady who had pretty colorful baskets for her tiny house that I really liked that interior design choice, probably due to liking an eco friendly, carbon neutral ideal.

I like single level buildings and multi-generational living. I know everywhere but the US does this and it's pretty common. It is nice to have a shared kitchen space, one kitchen to clean, that seems most practical.

I love thinking of more practical ways things should be constructed. I probably should have been an architect...or something along the lines of design.

Same with food! I'm always putting together meals in menu form in my mind. I don't know if anyone else does this.

Health

Many people think health is only what they eat. It's not.

Health is how much clean fresh air you breathe! Yet people haven't used enough solar, wave and wind to generate electricity. Lower their need for it. Most people want to argue and not take action. Your environment will make you sick if it's toxic. Which includes all the items in your home that creates indoor pollution from all the off gassing it produces if it's overly processed and made from naturally grown items.

An example of an overly processed item is bamboo. Bamboo alone is a great eco friendly product but when it's made into clothing it's requires a lot of toxic chemicals to make it into something like socks.

Think of all the trash people throw away. All the pollution from our garbage and materialistic world, all that manufacturing pollution. That impacts everyone's health. They want to ban single use plastics but banning all plastic would be best for our health.