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…
How I’m Saving Money this Year
Hello darlings! I don’t know about you, but last month was rough. To start, my car was declared a total loss halfway through (more on that later), and dealing with my insurance company—after having just paid for the next six…
Goodbye, Goals! Embracing Intentional Plans for the New Year
Hello, Darlings! Let’s start with some honesty: I can’t say, “I can’t believe it’s the end of 2024,” because, let’s be real, I absolutely can believe it. And for 2025, I’m throwing out the idea of traditional resolutions and huge…
Winter Evening Self-Care Ideas for a Relaxing Holiday Season
Hello, Tripsiders! Every season has its ups and downs, and for me, there’s always a lull when I step away from my usual routine. It often takes me a week or two to find my groove again. Lately, I’ve been…
Making the Most of Summer: My 2024 Bucket List
This year has been incredible, and we’re halfway through it! I can’t believe I’ve traveled around the world—one of my biggest bucket list dreams accomplished. I love creating seasonal bucket lists because they help me set and achieve micro goals.…
My Sewing and Knitting Goals for 2024
Hello, my adventurous friends! I’m diving into 2024 with the same enthusiasm I had in 2023 for knitting. In case you missed it, I started knitting in October 2022 and really got into it when I decided to knit my…
My 2024 Blogging Goals
Hello, my Trip Sider friends! A tad bit behind on posting about my blogging goals for the new year but I figured it’s never too late to share my aspirations and plans. Goal setting is one of my favorite things…
Every Fall Post Written on the Blog
We are two weeks away from the Autumn Equinox and it seems like everyone is kicking summer out the door and embracing Fall. (Hence this post on Every Fall Post Written on the Blog). To be honest, it pains me…
3 Dresses I Want to Sew by Autumn
This summer has been a doozy. I’m behind on everything. Well, except for, miraculously, my book challenge. Which I’m ahead on (somehow) and shows how much I’m walking and/or driving these days. Ever since I’ve been asked to go back…