Analog Hobbies to Get the Digital Detox You Need
Last year I took an entire year off of Instagram and it was genuinely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I probably wouldn’t be engaged if I hadn’t taken that time away. Through that year I discovered something…
10 Ways to Romanticize Your Weekends Without Spending Much
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually means to live a full and whimsical life, especially when you’re not flush with cash. My friend recently told me she’s been trying to find little ways throughout her week…
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…
