Personal
The unfiltered stuff. Life updates, personal milestones, blogging goals, and everything in between. This is where I just talk to you.
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…
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…
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…
