Reading self-help books can be a deeply therapeutic experience, especially if you’re going through a challenging time or seeking guidance on a specific issue in your life. Below is a list of my favorite books from the past decade—each of which has been transformative in helping me step into my power and become a more…
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How to Set Realistic Boundaries at Work
If there’s one thing I’ve struggled with immensely, it’s setting boundaries—especially in the workplace. If you’re a recovering people-pleaser like me, establishing boundaries can feel overwhelming and stressful. However, it’s absolutely necessary to prevent burnout and maintain your sanity. By the end of my time in public education, I had developed a fairly solid work-life…
I’m on YouTube!
HEY GUYS! EXCITING NEWS, Y’ALL. I’m on YouTube! (!!!!!!!!!)I’m only 15 years behind the bandwagon – BUT – we are doing the damn thing!! I’m going to let my first video speak for itself ^ but I’m REALLY hoping (begging, actually) that you subscribe to my channel! It’s kind of embarrassing when you have zero…
Gender-Neutral Nursery Reveal
Hi, lovelies! One of my absolute favorite hobbies is decorating and making my home feel like a HOME. Recently, I’ve had to put updating our home on the back burner due to budget cuts, lol (AKA, my stay-at-home-mom adventure), HOWEVER, putting together my son’s nursery brought me so much joy. When I was designing the…
Why You Should Bet on Yourself
If you are reading this, it is likely because you found me somewhere on the internet (most likely Instagram or Pinterest), and you followed me because you found comfort and/or inspiration in my posts. I hope that especially in this moment, you see this blog post as the sign you perhaps have been looking for…
Our Backyard Oasis
Hi friends! It’s been on my to-do list for sooooo long to share our backyard oasis with you on this blog. I am so blessed to 1.) live on Lake Michigan and 2.) have a husband handy enough to create this beautiful space for us. Ever since I was a little girl, it has been…
Honeymoon in Aruba Gallery
Hey hi, friends! This post is longggg overdue. In March of 2024, my husband Jason and I went on a {super delayed} honeymoon to Aruba, about 1.5 years after our wedding date. Whose idea was it to be pregnant AF during your wedding?! er, that’s a blog post for another day… Aruba was amazing, and…
My Pinterest-Inspired Vision Board
Hey loves! Just for fun, I thought I’d share my current vision board with you. I recently re-discovered my love for Pinterest (follow me here, I started a new account bc I was locked out of my old one!) and have been pinning like crazyyyyy. I’m currently obsessed with social media personality/influencer Payton Sartain (she’s…
I’m Back! Life Updates After a 6-Month Hiatus
Hiiiiii friends! For those of you who even are reading this blog and keeping tabs on me (lol), I am back. I took a hiatus from January-now. Lots going on in my life and lots of life updates to share with you all. Eek! Let’s get into it, shall we? Tbh, I’ve been avoiding writing…
2024 Personal Goals & Aspirations
Ahhhh, the new year. A fresh start. Although it may be totally stereotypical cringe, I always get very excited for a new year and make huge lofty goals for myself. I’m definitely the kind of person who makes way too many goals and then gets super overwhelmed and perfectionistic anal about trying to reach them….
