This past Friday evening, H and I ventured out to Green Door Gourmet, where they were hosting a “frolic in the flowers” during golden hour. I had never been in a sunflower field before and knew we couldn’t miss this! Plus, I am quite fond of Green Door Gourmet, a 350 acre farm and market…
My New Week Day Routine
A year ago, I shared my morning and evening routines. Since then, life has changed quite a bit. My boyfriend H and I moved in together. I switched from being a full-time first grade teacher to a part-time fifth grade English teacher (thus dedicating afternoons to my blog and writing). We adopted a dog, Cleo….
The Perfect Tea for Every Time of Year
I have been a devoted tea drinker since my mom first shared some of her green tea with me when I was in high school. It was love at first sip! Since then, I have started and ended every day with tea, and I love all kinds. Drinking tea is a soothing, meditative experience for…
How Do You Stay Productive While Working From Home?
Since my schedule has changed this year – I am now finished teaching at 1 pm – I have been adjusting to working on my blog and writing in the afternoons at home. It used to be that I’d squeeze in this work during in-between times, and I was never able to dedicate as much…
Skincare for Fall Travel
With fall quickly approaching, the temperatures are getting cooler – and skin is getting dryer! If you’re like me, you struggle with keeping your skin moisturized in the colder months. This becomes especially challenging when you add travel into the mix, as flying on airplanes and changing your routine can really take a toll on…
How I Knew I Was Ready for a Dog
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know that H and I adopted a little beagle mix, Cleo, at the beginning of August. I am a dog person, having grown up with dogs, and have wanted my own dog for a long time. However, I made myself wait – until now. Everyone’s timing for…
