5 Quick And Healthy Foods To Eat On The Go
Life can get busy. I get it. I’m a single dad with a career. But just because life is busy doesn’t mean we have to eat crappy food. We all know what fast food is. Today, I want to talk…
Category Lifestyle
Lifestyle at Hipdiggs is about embracing simplicity in all aspects of life. This category explores topics like minimalism, mindfulness, and sustainable living, offering practical advice and thoughtful reflections on how to live a more intentional, less cluttered life.
Rehoming (or Fostering Out) Our Good Ol’ Dog, Shep?
I’m getting closer to taking a big step. A few months ago I announced that I was going to sell my house. I’ve hesitated a little, but the plan is still to sell. The moment of truth is coming soon…
The Rejuvenating Power Of Beautiful Places
Today, I’m writing from a beautiful place. It’s one of many beautiful places I like to visit. I’m looking out at the water of the Port Townsend Bay. It’s rejuvenating. Photo by Dan Erickson I often write about the importance…
7 Steps To A Simple Calendar
Why a simple calendar? Because it’s nice to be able to relax at home. It’s good to have more time for your loved ones and friends. It’s great to be able to be more productive. A simple calendar will free…
5 Reasons To Stop Pushing Halloween On Kids
I’m not a Jehovah’s Witness, but sometimes I think they’re onto something in regard to not celebrating holidays. They’ve managed to escape the over-commercialism that holidays bring. It puts the focus on relationships instead of stuff. If there’s one holiday…
Taking Action: If Not Now, When?
Last night the wind blew hard outside of my house. In the middle of the night I heard a crash. I figured it was the icicles falling from the roof. But when I woke up this morning, I found that…
How Our Judgment Of Others Is A Reflection Of Ourselves
We often judge others. There are several ways we can judge a person. We can be critical of their image, their skills, their ideas, or their beliefs. But in many cases our judgment of others is simply a window into…
The Magic Of Thankfulness And Thoughtfulness
It’s Fall. The leaves are falling. The chill of the coming winter is in the air. Thanksgiving and Christmas are here. It’s a beautiful time of year. But it can also be a dark time of the year for some…
A 5-Step Media Diet For Overstimulated Users
Too much media? It’s a common problem these days. Between TV, cable, radio, and of course, the Internet, it’s easy to be overstimulated. But there’s hope: anybody can put themselves on a media diet. Everyone is connected these days. Most…
4 Things That Are More Important Than More Money
I teach public speaking courses. When we talk about human motivators, I ask my students what are some of the things they want most in life. Guess what the #1 answer is? That’s right… more money. It never fails. Every…
