Simple Ways to Power Down When the World Feels Like Too Much
It’s no secret that we are all a little more anxious than we used to be. The political climate, the actual climate, the job market, the cost of everything, and then the endless scroll of content on top of it…
Spring Garden Goals & What I Hope to Grow This Year
Being raised in the PNW has taught me a lot about forestry, recycling, and, strangely, weather patterns. Maybe it’s because we’re always under a cloud of rain out here, which is exactly why everything is so lush and green. But…
Rebuilding My Routine One Slow Morning at a Time
This winter really knocked me out of my routine. Between a three-week sinus infection, the heaviness that always seems to come with winter, and starting my yoga teacher training, I felt completely out of my norm. Add in the fact…
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…
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…
Extra Cozy And Inclusive: My Holiday Bucket List
This year feels a bit different from every other year. We’re managing a lot of schedules and trying to work around each other to find one special day to celebrate. Normally, my family meets in Spokane since that’s where my…
Two Week No Social Media Check In
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, and a social media break felt like the only way to catch my breath. With everything happening in the world, the constant flood of information—some of it questionable—became overwhelming. On top…
Winter Evening Self-Care Ideas for a Relaxing Holiday Season
Hello, Tripsiders! Every season has its ups and downs, and for me, there’s always a lull when I step away from my usual routine. It often takes me a week or two to find my groove again. Lately, I’ve been…
Making the Most of Summer: My 2024 Bucket List
This year has been incredible, and we’re halfway through it! I can’t believe I’ve traveled around the world—one of my biggest bucket list dreams accomplished. I love creating seasonal bucket lists because they help me set and achieve micro goals.…
Feeling Lonely on the Path to Financial Freedom? You’re Not Alone
Welcome, fellow adventurers, to another rollercoaster ride toward debt freedom! Continuing with my financial freedom series, we’re chatting about the sometimes lonely, frustrating, and exhausting journey to becoming debt-free. But fear not! It’s totally worth it. So let’s dive! How…
