My Spring Wishlist for the Garden, Kitchen and a Few Little Luxuries
My days have been filled to the brim despite losing my job in September. I have kept myself busy between yoga teacher training, revamping the backyard for a spring garden, family time, and blogging. Honestly, my days have been flying…
Bread Machine Baking is Messy, Hilarious & Absolutely Worth It
I never thought I would say this but we got a Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker for the holidays last year. Well, I suppose I should say “Future Mr. Trip Side did” – but since what’s his will soon be…
What Happened When I Took a Year Away From Instagram
A year ago, Instagram, for me, wasn’t a healthy place. I would have extreme anxiety logging in, and yet I couldn’t tear myself away. I was anxious over everything: when someone sent me a video, when I was tagged, posting…
Starting 200+ Hr Yoga Teacher Training
Doing something new and different is always a little scary. Telling people about it tends to make it more real. So, I’m mildly panicking while typing this out, but I’m also incredibly proud of myself because two weeks ago I…
My Default Coffee Order
Normally, I’m a tea drinker. You all know this – I’ve talked about it endlessly. I love my tea, especially blends from The Tea Spot (yes, I’m an affiliate and yes, I adore them). They’re women-owned, US-based, and have the…
How to Slow Down After the Holidays: 9 Cozy Winter Ideas
We’re finishing up that dreamy, in-between week where time feels completely fake. The week where everyone suffers from time blindness, and all we want to do is lie down and veg for a few days before starting in on our…
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…
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…
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…
