Everyone in my circle knows that I’m always on the lookout for DIY recycling materials, so when my brother-in-law (and father of my precious one-year-old...
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Be the Change, Part II: Get Out There
Initially, being inspired to get to know myself better and treating that task like a self-help boot camp seemed like a brilliant idea — until I actually...
When Technology Becomes the Other Woman
As the prison warden in the classic Paul Newman film “Cool Hand Luke” says: “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.”...
New Mommy Files: The Down ‘n’ Dirty on Diapers
Good news! I can now tell you how to bring a roomful of gabbing ladies to an abrupt halt. Inform them that you intend to use cloth diapers instead of...
Sourcing the Moxie: Have You Seen Yours Lately?
Never mind the kids, do you ever find yourself wondering, “Where did I leave my moxie, and how do I get it back?” Symptoms include hearkening back...
Be the Change: The Spark
Albert Einstein reportedly said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I’d love to know who...
Editor’s Note: New Life to Constant Chatter
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to check out the new editorial side of Constant Chatter! We’re beyond excited to share this space with...
DIY Mission: Turn an Old Sweater Into a Shoulder Bag
We all know that sweaters are bulky space hogs, which is why, during frenzied closet purges of times past, chunky knits were among the first articles I...
How to Handle Online Couch Surfers
Question: A Facebook friend recently told me via email that she had booked a ticket to my city and subsequently asked if she could stay at my place. My...