At the start of every year for the last few years, I have selected a word that describes how I want to live out the next year. I really reflected on how I want to approach the next year and one of the things that came to mind was being intentional with how I live my life and spend my time. I’m sure we have all tried to find more balance in our lives and this is really an almost[Read more]
One of my favorite people on Instagram, Jess Todryk, always talks a lot about the people at your table. I thought it was the perfect reminder as we get ready to physically sit down at our Thanksgiving tables this week. While many of us will be together in person at our tables, I love the meaning behind the people who you invite to sit at your table and do life with you. While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and[Read more]
We all have those people on our holiday list who already have everything and if they don’t, they usually can go out and buy it. Every holiday it is the same struggle. What do you buy for the person who already has it all? I have learned that the most thoughtful gifts are sometimes the ones that aren’t wrapped in a box but rather, in creating memories together. Whether it is for the holidays or birthdays, the tough people on[Read more]
If you know me, I can’t cut a straight line so the thought of taking a pair of scissors to a precious article of clothing scared me, until I realized I didn’t want them perfect anyway. I’ve seen videos and tutorials of other people cutting their jeans or t-shirts and I’m always so impressed but again, doubtful of my own skill level. I recently took a pair of jeans out of my closet and realized I wasn’t wearing them due[Read more]
Happy Monday! It was a fairly low key weekend but a super productive one which was much needed. We all have that nagging to do list that hangs over our heads daily, but when the weekend comes, we tend to think we need to tackle all the big projects and tasks. The challenge is if your mind and body aren’t in the right mindset, it’s tough to find that motivation, especially when the weekends are supposed to be our time[Read more]
It sounds so simple and maybe it is. From your first cup of coffee to crushing those goals, I always love to hear what excites people to kick off their day. If you’re not a morning person, maybe it is none of the above, but for me, having a routine and plan for the day is a key part of my morning motivation. I thought I would share a few things from my daily routine but always love hearing what[Read more]