Hello from my happy place in the mountains, where I will be the entire week—NOT blogging, emailing, texting, tweeting, facebooking or doing my hair. I’m calling it a technology detox, something I’ve been easing into since reading this eye-opening post. Because as much as I love that I can connect with just about anyone at any given moment in a matter of seconds doesn’t mean I should. Especially at the expense of experiencing life. Oh yes, I’m going to cheesytown with this post. But when I consider simpler times (aka 1985), people were more focused on each other—or nature or the amazing bowl of pasta in front of them—than on their iPhone. And probably felt a whole lot more connected. Ponder that this week, and maybe take a day or a night off from all the noise should the spirit move you. This blog still be here when you return! xo —Elizabeth
Hello lovelies! I'm Elizabeth Dehn, a beauty writer + lifestyle editor who's equally fanatical about lip gloss as juice cleansing. I live in Minneapolis with Mr. Bets and our white lab, Molly Thomas . . . 
What mountains? Near Minneapolis? I love to hear about new getaway destinations. Of course, you’ll be gone for the next week. Ugh. Well, enjoy – it’s well deserved.
Best. Idea. Ever. It is so refreshing to be unplugged…even more so when it’s a conscious decision versus happenstance (the cabin just doesn’t have cell reception).
There were only two people in my class of about 30 that confessed to checking their phones less than once per hour…
nice! enjoy your time away!
So happy to hear you are detoxing!! Enjoy your time “electronically off.” : )
Valuable information, thank you very much, I will follow.
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A technology detox is such a good idea! I attempted to go a whole day without my lap top and cell phone, and for the time I lasted it was definitely freeing! Going without technology is a great way to ensure a full relaxation!
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