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What was lost, what was gained, and who I became after losing my mom

Jan 15 • Danielle M.

Easy Free-or-Cheap Homemade Gifts for Kids ✨

Little cost, little time, HUGE impact + my end of year recap & thanks!

Dec 16, 2025

The Matrescence Questionnaire 02: Rachel Ward

Longtime editor, adventurer, simplicity seeker, and mom of two: Rachel Ward of Life Unoptimized answers the Questionnaire!

Dec 11, 2025 • Danielle M. and Rachel Ward

Darkness Is A Gift—Or At Least It Can Be

+10 cozy, embodied ways to survive (and actually enjoy) the winter months, sans phones

Nov 30, 2025 • Danielle M.

The Pretend Machine

The Internet Is Getting Worse. Good.

Nov 5, 2025 • Danielle M.

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