A Perfect Autumn Weekend: Apple Picking At Swanās Family Farm
Can you believe weāre already in apple-picking season, my friends?! Oh my word, I canāt even tell you how much this excites me. This post was such a joy to write for a few reasons: itās been years since I…
Fall in Love This Autumn: Romance Books to Read in 2025
Oh, Autumn. š 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! š This year Iāve kept it short and sweet with just 12 things, and Iām so excited to jot them down…
Whatās on My Nightstand: Cozy Essentials, Books, and Little Luxuries
Hello my loves, it feels so good to be back here with you. If youāve noticed a bit of quiet on the blog lately, itās 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, Iāve decided to stay close to home and soak up as much Pacific Northwest sunshine as…
Budgeting with Heart: How Iām Saving Without Sacrificing Joy
My friends, I didn’t mean to lie to you. Iāve had every intention of blogging more this year, but somethingās beenā¦ off. Itās been hard to sit down and write ā not because Iāve been unmotivated, but because Iāve 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 – Iāll keep it real with you. It is annoying how good I feel. Seriously. Itās also excruciatingly painful not to cave…
The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Porto, Portugal
Today, weāre talking about a city close to my heartāPorto, Portugal! Since Iāve been on a social media hiatus, Iāve been sorting through my blog drafts and realized I havenāt written about my time in Portugal, Bath, my most recent…
