Ahh, Valentine's Day. Well before even finding myself in a serious relationship, I had an inexplicable soft spot for this holiday. Growing up, Valentine's Day meant elementary school parties where you'd exchange cards, stickers, and candy with your classmates. As we inch toward adulthood, however, the holiday naturally takes on a new meaning. And for … Continue reading When Every Day is Valentine’s Day
I've had the privilege of being an infant caregiver for the better part of the past year and despite it being my first position in this field of work, I can wholeheartedly tell you it's one of my favorites I've held in my entire life (and I've been working for just about as long as … Continue reading You Might Be A Daycare Mama If…
"Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life." - Robin S. Sharma Anyone who knows me well (and by now, I'd say that includes you, dear readers of this blog) knows that I am irrevocably in love with these things: my husband, our fur children, my loved ones, seeing as much … Continue reading Bucket List Behavior: Jumping Out of a Plane
This week or so in between Christmas and New Years is a very happy, upbeat, but mildly strange time. We're still riding the holiday high from our shiny new toys and looking forward to what the new year will have in store for us while avoiding returning back to reality for as long as we … Continue reading 2018 Won’t Change Your Life If You Don’t
It isn't called the most wonderful time of the year for nothing. To be honest, I find the entire last quarter of the year heartwarming and spectacular, but there's something especially magical about the month of December. Despite being completely mind-blown by the fact that Christmas is a mere 3 days away (SERIOUSLY, what?!), I've … Continue reading My Christmas Wishlist
There are so many things I love about this time of year. The cooler weather, the overabundance of holidays and time with loved ones, the opportunities to reflect back on the year we’re soon going to be bidding adieu. Strangely enough, something else I love about this month is the mass participation in what’s become … Continue reading November Gratitude Challenge
"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." Family: an every day term used by so many so often, but with quite a range of definitions that doesn't seem to be one-size-fits-all. Growing up, I was fortunate to be a part of a bigger brood and I absolutely loved it. The oldest of three sisters, … Continue reading When You Give a Girl Family Beyond Blood
Happy (slightly belated) October, everyone! We are well into my most favorite time of the year - the weather is getting cooler (thank goodness), all things pumpkin and apple are in full effect, and the holidays are quickly approaching! It's been a minute - okay, several thousand - since my last post, but as it … Continue reading 24 Things I’ve Loved About Our 24 Months as Mr. and Mrs.
One thing I've always especially enjoyed is how many people feel they're able to talk to me, to open up about any and everything with me, get my opinion, or ask for advice. It means a lot to me that others for some reason or another trust me or value my thoughts enough to apply … Continue reading Self-Love: Learning to Be Selfish
First and foremost, I'd like to formally apologize for my lengthier-than-usual hiatus on here, although this post will go on to explain the (good, or at least reasonable) reasoning for that. This month - which is not even over yet - has been made up entirely of beautiful, soul-enriching memory-making, with occasional spurts of chaos … Continue reading Wanderlust Chronicles: July’s Journeys
