After working on some backend development pieces of a new blog layout that may or may not be coming in the near future (hehe), I realized my 200th blog post was on the horizon. Today’s post marks that milestone, and I didn’t want to let the moment pass without commemorating it. Read more
I shared a lot of our little mini-vacation over on my Instagram stories (saved to my ‘fall fun’ highlight by the way!), but I also wanted it to have its own little place on the blog as well. We had so much fun and already can see many weekend trips like it in our future. It’s really funny because before we got married my love language was 100% gifts. Since living with a significant other, having a change in budgetary priorities, etc., I am totally on the quality time bandwagon! This lines up perfectly with our mutual love of travel and budgetary priority of always saving for the next trip. Read more
A handful of my favorite bloggers publish regular roundups of the articles and news stories they’ve read lately, and I have tried to do something like this a couple times without much luck. However, I now do a news story roundup for my real job every week, and I feel better equipped to round up articles now!Read more
As we’ve been basically weekend trip or vacation free for the past six months, I have noticed myself getting antsy to start traveling again numerous times. I’ve written a post about how to evoke the mindset of travel during this time and followed some of my own advice, but I am finding it increasingly hard to shake the feeling of being overwhelmed at just how much of the world is out there to see and how little time and resources it feels like we have now to accomplish all we want to do and see in life. Read more
I honestly did not expect to get so much feedback on this Trader Joe’s dessert board, but after I posted it on my Instagram last week, you guys absolutely loved it! I love when you all interact with me so much, and last week’s Trader Joes shares definitely were my most interacted-with content to you guys. I was able to have so many conversations about TJs and their fall items with you all, and I am so happy we can connect through something I love!Read more
If you’ve been following along here for a while, you might have noticed I wear the turban-knotted headbands, like a lot. More days of the week than not, you can see me styling my headbands casually, dressed up, getting ready for bed- the list goes on! I seriously love how these headbands allow me to feel better about my hair, how I have accessorized my outfit and my overall fun in putting together outfits. Read more
I know absolutely everyone shares their fall bucket list, but I think that’s just because it’s so much fun to create one and share with others! In years past I have fallen into a fall comparison trap very easily- it’s easy to be envious when others get to travel far distances to see fall foliage, get the most epic shots of fall scenes or have the most trendy fall wardrobe. to complement their perfect New England weather. I try to remind myself that even those people don’t have it all together and probably feel like they miss out on some aspects of fall too! Read more
We all know I am constantly gushing about Trader Joe’s, but I promise I do actually know that it’s not heaven on earth for everyone as it is for me! I always hear different complaints about Trader Joes from friends, and usually I am able to gift a little piece of advice that somewhat calms their Trader Joes angst. I thought it would be handy to list out my tips and tricks here so I could impart my Trader Joe’s wisdom on the world, not just my friends! Read more
How has it been more than a month since I did my last photo diary? Time is just going so quickly, but I feel like that always happens at the end of the year. As this is going live, we are on our way to hike in the Smoky Mountains- which we rarely ever do! I am so excited, and I am sure pictures from that trip will be in the next photo diary.Read more
Ahhhh, I love hosting giveaways- it makes me so happy. Today’s giveaway is a Young Living diffuser and three of my most favorite essential oils! I made quick little graphics of each oil so a beginner could be a little bit more knowledgable about what these oils can do. Also, these three oils are some of the most versatile in the essential oil universe– they can be used in separately in so many ways and together as an amazing allergy relief blend that just happens to smell good too!Read more
