I always have mixed feelings when August arrives. Summer’s close feels so bittersweet to me. As a teacher (a newly part-time one, allowing me more time for my blog and writing!), going back to school can be both exciting and exhausting. Long, summer days spent blithely in the sun turn shorter, cooler, and more structured….
Celebrate National S’mores Day
I love s’mores. They evoke sweet childhood memories and feelings of togetherness. I especially enjoy making them on summer evenings, so imagine my delight in finding out that today is National S’mores Day! I have partnered with SMASHMALLOW to celebrate this fun day and show you how to create some special, better-for-you s’mores. Step 1:…
A Weekend in Atlanta’s Arts District
This past weekend, I partnered with the Artmore Hotel located in Atlanta’s Arts District to showcase a getaway spent in this dreamy hotel and charming, walkable area of town. My boyfriend H and I had a wonderful time, and I am sharing our experience so that you can start planning your own excursion soon! Friday…
3 New England Day Trips
I recently returned from my family’s yearly summer vacation to Rhode Island. Most years, we stay close to our little town because we just love it and want to absorb every possible moment there. Plus, it’s easy to become entranced by the calm rhythm of each day: wake up, beach, read, relax, repeat. But this…
A Slow and Simple Month
Every summer, my family and I travel up to a small town in Rhode Island (see last year’s post for the backstory and details about the experience). Thanks to my teaching schedule, I was lucky to spend 4 weeks this year in my favorite place on earth. Summers on the New England coast are my…
Reconnecting with Yourself
It’s Monday. Check in with yourself. How are you feeling right now? If you’re a little off, here’s your gentle reminder that self-love is important and should be a priority, so that you can go into the world and do the things you were meant to do! Today I’m sharing some ways to invest in…
