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Is Life Better Without Instagram? My Honest Thoughts After 3.5 Months
It’s officially been 3 and a half months since I left Instagram and it wasn’t because I think social media is evil. In fact, I work in digital marketing. I know firsthand how valuable social platforms can be for small businesses, building community, and helping creators thrive (especially in rural areas). Instagram can be a powerful tool. But even good tools can overstay their welcome. This post isn’t an anti-social media rant. It’s just a…
#41 | Quarterly Book Love: My Top Reads
Hello hello again, my sweet bookish friends! As you can imagine, I had to stop sharing every book I read last year. I was reading between 6 and 15 books a month, and the blog posts were turning into novels…
April Wrap Up: New Car, Little Gardens, A New Niece!
This spring and summer are going to be the best, I just know it. While I only have a few travel plans this year, I’ve decided to stay close to home and soak up as much Pacific Northwest sunshine as…
Budgeting with Heart: How I’m Saving Without Sacrificing Joy
My friends, I didn’t mean to lie to you. I’ve had every intention of blogging more this year, but something’s been… off. It’s been hard to sit down and write — not because I’ve been unmotivated, but because I’ve been…
One Month Down: My (Annoyingly Effective) Healthy Eating Challenge
One month into my challenge to eat a happy, healthy, and clean diet, and let me tell you – I’ll keep it real with you. It is annoying how good I feel. Seriously. It’s also excruciatingly painful not to cave…
The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Porto, Portugal
Today, we’re talking about a city close to my heart—Porto, Portugal! Since I’ve been on a social media hiatus, I’ve been sorting through my blog drafts and realized I haven’t written about my time in Portugal, Bath, my most recent…
Everything I Want to Make for Spring
Last year was a bit of a wash when it came to sewing. To be honest, I don’t regret the first five months of the year. Those were spent traveling around the world—from England to Australia! After I came back,…
4 Weeks and No Social Media: A Check In
Well hello, dolls! Welcome to my latest social media break check-in. I first shared my goals and thoughts when I started, followed by a two-week update. Now, four weeks in, I’m reflecting on what I’ve been up to, what I…
My Car Was Declared A Total Loss
What an adventure 2025 has been—and not one I ever want to experience again, nor would I wish upon anyone. This is an unusual post for me, not something I would normally write. But I feel the need to, because…
My Latest Thrift Haul: Finds, Mistakes & A Hack for Next Time
Hello, my darlings! 💕 Know what’s been a while? Me, talking about my latest thrift finds. Why? Well… Or maybe it’s all three… with a little identity crisis sprinkled in. Either way—we’re here! And I’m amped about it. Let’s talk…
Two Week No Social Media Check In
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, and a social media break felt like the only way to catch my breath. With everything happening in the world, the constant flood of information—some of it questionable—became overwhelming. On top…
