Choosing the Good Life Through Self Care, Health, and Happiness
Every year the Environmental Working Group releases a list that they call the “dirty dozen”. This is a list of the fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue. I love referencing this because to buy everything organic is not an affordable option for many of us. The dirty dozen list serves as a […] Read more…
Just as with the Fall Hearth Inspiration, when it’s time to make your house spookfully gorgeous, you want the hearth to be the focal point of the room. Put your best design foot forward this Halloween season with these fireplace decorating tips. Texture, light, and varying heights are your three biggest checkmarks when creating your […] Read more…
The fireplace hearth and mantle are typically the focal point of any room they inhabit. This makes it the ideal backdrop for your favorite seasonal decor pieces. My design aesthetic is typically more on the minimal side. So, think fewer actual things but placed in a way that make a big impact. Whether purchasing new […] Read more…
Decorating for the holidays has been a favorite and anticipated activity since I was very young. Finally convincing mom to drag all of the boxes from the nooks and crannies of the closet depths and then unpacking each familiar item was like seeing an old friend for the first time in months. Comforting and exciting. […] Read more…
Fall is my favorite season and I’m super excited to see signs of it popping up all over! It signals the beginning of the cozy months where I love nothing more than the smell of turning my heat on for the first time in months, lighting the firepit, wrapping up in a sweater, and baking […] Read more…
Back when Tim and I were rolling along on the debt snowball (paying off debt if you don’t know Dave’s lingo), I was a great grocery bargain shopper. I would shop all of the sales, clip coupons, and travel to about 4 different stores each week to get the best deals. Then a few things […] Read more…
With Fourth of July literally right around the corner, we are officially in the dog days of summer. Temps here are in the upper 90s, sweat appears if I even look at the back yard, & bikini season is in full swing. So naturally, it would make sense that I would be thriving in our […] Read more…
I’m not one with a flair for the dramatic, so know when I title a post as I did this one, it’s legit. These books are ones that I have read, re-read, and will read again in the future. From finances to mental health to diet, these suggestions are amazing places to start your “new […] Read more…
The holiday season is about to be in full force! If you’re like me, then you’re here for it. However, as I stare through my rose-colored glasses with visions of cozy moments in front of the fireplace lazily gazing at my loved ones and sipping coffee; I am annoyingly aware that things in reality often […] Read more…
I am not a fashion blogger….shocking I realize. However, I do love the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. The true fashion bloggers get into their best autumn outfits & it’s a dreamy way to pretend fall is here…. as I’m literally sitting in 200% humidity with my feet in an inflatable kiddie pool attempting my best […] Read more…