National Day Celebrations Made Easy: Fun, Cheap, and Delicious Ideas
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon two websites (here and here) that list all of the national day celebrations. I know this sounds funny, as I’m a whole grown 40-year-old woman, but I’ve been celebrating them with friends, and…
The 3 Trader Joe’s Fall Treats Worth Picking Up (If You Love Maple as Much as I Do)
The Trader Joe’s Autumn craze is real—and it’s so easy to overbuy! Overconsumption is its own problem, but what I’ve also noticed is that when we overdo it, the items we buy sometimes stop feeling special. Instead of savoring, we’re…
A Perfect Autumn Weekend: Apple Picking At Swan’s Family Farm
Can you believe we’re already in apple-picking season, my friends?! Oh my word, I can’t even tell you how much this excites me. This post was such a joy to write for a few reasons: it’s been years since I…
Fall in Love This Autumn: Romance Books to Read in 2025
Oh, Autumn. 🍁 It’s such a bittersweet time for me, as my one true seasonal love will always be summer. However, there is nothing more wonderful than a crisp autumn morning stroll and a cup of hot cider in the…
My Fall Bucket List 2025
Autumn is almost here, and with it comes one of my favorite traditions – making a Fall Bucket List! 🍂 This year I’ve kept it short and sweet with just 12 things, and I’m so excited to jot them down…
What’s on My Nightstand: Cozy Essentials, Books, and Little Luxuries
Hello my loves, it feels so good to be back here with you. If you’ve noticed a bit of quiet on the blog lately, it’s because life had me tangled up in a job that left very little space for…
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…
#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…
