Whew. Are we almost through January? I guess we are. So you all know I love setting goals and filling in all kinds of printable worksheets. I’ve jumped into all kinds of challenges and some mastermind groups. They’re great things, but they’re also things we can do at any time of year. I know there’s a […]
Change is Good
Well, I’ve made it. I’ve been “moved in” to my parents house for about 2 weeks now. In a lot of ways it feels like I’m just on vacation. My whole family is here, but it’s a new house and a lot of my stuff is staying in the garage so it doesn’t quite feel […]
Onward…
{image source}At the beginning of this year I sat down and set up this amazing set of goals. I mean big thoughtful, goals broken into realistic bite-size action steps that I’d put on a week to week timeline. We’re talking the kind of plan that makes planners get all tingly in special places. And it’s not that […]
Homemade Makeup Brush Cleaner
Add me to the list of people who don’t like cleaning their makeup brushes. It has more to do with the fact that this takes them out of commission for the day than the actual work of cleaning if I’m honest. And with a homemade makeup brush cleaner I have no excuse because I know […]
A New Chapter
If I were going to be concise for once in my life, I could say it took 8 days to sell my parents house. Of course we all know that’s a gross oversimplification of what really happened because the only thing simple about selling a house is, well, the phrase “selling a house.” It ended […]
For my Family
Sometimes there are no words. There are countless times and situations where I choose not to say anything. Maybe I don’t know what to say. Maybe I have too many things to say. But then there are times I talk myself out of of saying anything when that’s not what is best. What I’m struggling […]
Global Wellness Day
One thing I’ve heard a lot lately is, “make sure you’re taking care of yourself.” I’ve learned this is something we like to say to people when we know they’re struggling. The thing is, it’s not super helpful, especially when you’re struggling. Someone said it last week and I did what I always do. Which is […]
When it Rains
Last month was full of good news. My brother graduated with his Master’s and my parents had a really great time going down to celebrate. When they got back, however, it was clear my father wasn’t doing well. He’d been relatively independent until one day he just wasn’t. It was heartbreaking to see a man […]
How to: Make your own Bath Bombs
It hasn’t been even a year since my obsession with fancy spa bubble baths first appeared (you can revisit my home tour if you need proof). Sadly all those bath goodies aren’t cheap – but they’re actually very easy to make at home! I was amazed by not only how much more affordable this makes […]
Monday, Take 2
There’s an old adage that you always know something is up when a blogger goes silent. Did I wander off and find something shinier to hold my attention? Or is it maybe something a little less sparkly and not as awesome? The truth is things haven’t been very shiny or sparkly here for a little […]