The Masks We Wear

The Masks We Wear

Halloween was the other night and while my kiddos are long past their trick-or-treating days, I can’t help but relish the joy that the day still brings. Perhaps I find even more joy in it now because I’m not having to attend every party, source (or God forbid, make!)...
Give Yourself a Break

Give Yourself a Break

I want to share something tender with you today—something raw, real, and deeply personal. Not long ago, I was visiting my dear friend Annie, the vibrant force behind Stickerlishious, a company that radiates joy, sass, soul, and positivity through playful and...
What Makes You Thrive?

What Makes You Thrive?

September, to me, always feels like the start of something new.  I have deemed it my personal New Year’s celebration and as such, feel all the excitement and possibility that January tends to elicit in others.  As I start this “new year”, I find myself being led by a...
Marriage As A Long Conversation

Marriage As A Long Conversation

I celebrated my wedding anniversary this weekend.  I have now been married half of my life.  As I celebrate with my dear hubs, I also happen to be visiting my dear friend who stood with me the day we got married and it’ s feeling like a very full-circle...
Listening to Hear

Listening to Hear

 Oh my dear friend, what a state this world seems to be in right now.  I try not to engage too much and strive to find a balance between being informed and not going down the rabbit hole of despair and ooof, it can be like walking a tightrope at times.  It can be hard...
Things That Make You Go Hmmm

Things That Make You Go Hmmm

Forgive the morbidity of this question but if you were to die tomorrow, would you be satisfied (happy?) with your life? This question was posed to me the other day and boy oh by, did it land. I’ve been thinking about the ways in which my life, and life in general is...