Personal
The unfiltered stuff. Life updates, personal milestones, blogging goals, and everything in between. This is where I just talk to you.
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…
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…
Doing the Impossible: Taking a Break From Social Media
Hello, darlings! Life has been a whirlwind lately—scratch that, a full-on tornado! The past two weeks have been a rollercoaster of anxiety, and at the heart of it? Social media. Let’s talk about doom-scrolling. It has completely taken over my…
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…
New Year’s Eve Night In Self Care
Is your head spinning yet? Yesterday, I shared outfit ideas for a night out on New Year’s Eve, and today, we’re diving into cozy vibes for a night in with self-care. Why the switch? Well, girl, I think I might…
New Years Eve Night Out Outfits
Not going to lie—I have no idea what my New Year’s plans are yet. Should I go out and try to find someone to kiss at midnight? Or should I stay in, throw on my coziest PJs, and eat grapes…
