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….
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This Lovely World
On Earth Day this past Monday, I wrote about 10 ways to love the earth. But I did not forget about our planet after Monday. In fact, I have been thinking about it more frequently. I have been watching Our Planet on Netflix. I have been paying attention to the brands and businesses making initiatives…
Little Resolutions to Savor Each Day of 2019
Last year, I wrote about 8 ways to alter your life. I shared tips for conquering bigger goals and creating new habits. This year, I am focusing on little things you can do to be present and savor every moment in 2019. These resolutions may be small, but together, they become the way you live…
Thanksgiving Prep Roundup
Rifle Paper Co. Greeting Card Thanksgiving is just a week and a half away, and I want to help make things smooth, easy, and organized for you. Here’s some resources to make sure you’re ready for the upcoming holiday: A complete Thanksgiving menu + planning tips (quite thorough & especially helpful if it’s your first…
48 Hours in Barnardsville & Asheville, NC
This past weekend, H and I traveled from Nashville to Barnardsville, N.C. for my fall break (#firstgradeteacher). Although we originally had our eyes set on Asheville, we discovered – via Google – a peaceful-looking retreat just 30 minutes outside of it, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This place caught our eye because of its…
Why I Love Living Alone
I live alone. I have been living alone since April of 2017, and after countless solo dance parties, Friends marathons, and decorating all-out however I please for the holidays, I can say that it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Here’s why I love it so much and why I think…
